If you are looking for a shoe store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Fitness Sports store that serves the area sits at 1026 7th Ave in Marion, a few minutes from the east side of the city. We have been fitting runners, walkers, parents and people who stand all day since 1984. Every visit starts with a free fitting, no appointment needed, and you leave in shoes chosen for your feet instead of pulled off a wall. Here is what the store carries, how the fitting works, and when we are open.
What a free fitting includes
The reason people drive to a running store rather than click through a website is the fitting, and ours is free whether you buy or not. We measure both feet for length and width, check arch height, and watch how you walk or run. Our staff uses foot scanning and a gait check instead of assuming your old size is still correct.
Bring the shoes you wear now, along with any insoles or orthotics, since they tell us how you load your feet. Expect to try on several pairs and to walk or jog in them before you decide. Walk-ins are welcome any day we are open, and you can also book your free personalized fitting ahead of time if a set slot suits you better.
The fit is backed up once you leave. Bring the shoes back within 30 days with your receipt and we will refit you, exchange them or refund them.
Running shoes for Cedar Rapids miles
The Marion store stocks the running brands Eastern Iowa runners ask for most: Brooks, HOKA, ASICS, New Balance, Nike, Saucony, On, Altra and Mizuno. That covers neutral, stability and max cushion shoes, in a range of widths, so a fitting can move you between brands rather than between colors of the same model.
It does not matter whether you are training for the Cedar Rapids Marathon, running the river trails on easy days, or getting started with a walk and jog routine. We fit first-time runners and people chasing a qualifier the same way: watch what your feet do, then narrow the wall to two or three pairs.
Walking shoes, work shoes and wide widths
Plenty of people who come through the door are not runners at all. Nurses, teachers, healthcare staff, warehouse workers and anyone covering miles on concrete come in looking for shoes that hold up over a twelve hour shift. We carry walking shoes and all black work shoe options with cushioning, support and room where feet need it, and we stock wide and extra wide sizes in many of the models we fit.
Many customers visit us looking for relief from foot pain, and many find that a correct length, width and insole combination makes their day easier. We fit shoes rather than treat feet, so if pain persists it is worth talking to a doctor or physical therapist as well. CURREX insoles, socks and OOFOS recovery footwear are in the store too.
Youth track spikes, cross country and kids shoes
Fitness Sports is a destination for young athletes across Eastern Iowa. We keep the widest selection of youth track spikes in Iowa, starting at sizes 1 to 4 and going up from there, along with cross country shoes, distance spikes and everyday trainers for kids whose feet are still changing. You can see the range on our track and cross country spikes pages before you visit.
Order online, pick up in Marion
If you already know what you want, ordering online and collecting here is quickest. A few things worth knowing:
- Free standard shipping on orders over $70.
- Free in-store pickup at any of our seven Iowa stores, normally ready within an hour.
- Thirty day fit promise: bring shoes back with the receipt for a refit, exchange or refund.
- Community events: group runs and walks, race packet pickups and race timing run through the stores.
Full details on delivery and collection are on our shipping and pickup page.
Hours, address and who we see
The Marion store is open Monday to Friday from 10 to 6, Saturday from 10 to 5, and Sunday from 1 to 5. The address is 1026 7th Ave in Marion, which puts us within a short drive of Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Robins, Center Point, Mount Vernon and the smaller towns along the highway.
Questions we get asked
Where is the closest shoe store to Cedar Rapids?
Our Marion store at 1026 7th Ave is the Fitness Sports location that serves the Cedar Rapids area, and it is only a few minutes from the east side of the city. It carries the same running, walking and work shoe selection as our other Iowa stores, plus youth spikes. Parking is out front, and the free fitting is available any time we are open.
Do I need an appointment for a fitting?
No. Walk in any day we are open and a fitter will take you through foot length, width, arch height and a gait check. If you prefer a set time, especially on a Saturday morning or with kids in tow, you can book a slot ahead online. Either way the fitting is free, and there is no obligation to buy anything on the day.
Can I pick up an online order in Marion?
Yes. Choose in-store pickup at checkout and select the Marion store. Orders are normally ready within an hour during opening hours, and we will hold them for you at the counter. If the size turns out to be wrong when you try it on, we can swap it there and then rather than sending you home to arrange a return.
Do you carry wide and extra wide shoes?
We do, across running, walking and work models, and width is part of every fitting rather than an afterthought. Many people have been wearing shoes a half size too long because the width was too narrow, and correcting that changes how a shoe feels straight away. Tell your fitter where your current shoes rub and they will pull options with more room in that spot.
What if the shoes do not feel right once I get home?
Bring them back within 30 days with your receipt. We will refit you, exchange them for a different model, or refund you. Shoes often feel different once you have put real miles on them, so we would rather see you again than have a pair sitting unworn in a closet. Bring the shoes and any insoles with you so we can see the wear.
If you have been searching for a shoe store in Cedar Rapids, this is a good week to come in. Check the hours and directions for the Marion store near Cedar Rapids, bring your current shoes, and give us a few minutes of your time. You will leave knowing your size, your width and which shoes suit the miles you actually do.