I came in here the other day looking for a good pair of shoes to do me for the Moonwalk.  In fact, I came in having just done a 9 mile walk.  \n\nI had a few minutes to take a look at what they have on display before someone offered to help me.  I said I wanted walking shoes, we verified my size, and away he went.  I found this kind of interesting - what about the price?  I couldn't help but notice the fact that most of the running shoes were around the \u00a3100 mark though ranged down to more affordable prices.  Are the clientele here the type to not look at price tags?  And what about style?  Ok I realise they're exercise shoes, but surely people have a style preference?\n\nThe guy came back with a stack of boxes and took out the first pair for me to try.  They were grey with pink detailing.  I cringed that the pink but duitifully tried them on.  I found them hard and uncomfortable and said this to the guy who responded \"they're walking shoes, that's how they're supposed to be\" - oh, but why?  Why is it that apparently walking shoes are hard while running shoes have bounce to them?  He went on to explain how arch support works.  I know how arch support works and am going to assume that running shoes have arch support, so this doesn't actually explain to me why walking shoes are so hard.  Anyway.\n\nBased on my feedback, he presented me with a pair of aqua and orange shoes.  Seriously.  I said they were way too flashy so he went to get a few more pairs.  I was then given the option between silver and purple, and blue and red (or something).  I said they were all far too colorful and was told \"Well, that's all we have, sorry\" at which point he turned around and immediately started helping someone else.\n\nAm I the only person to come in here looking for good shoes that don't blind passers by?  Do they really only have ridiculously coloured walking shoes?  \n\nAlso - WHY was one of the guys working here wearing teeny tiny running short shorts??  Ok I get it, you're a runner.  You know what you're talking about.  Do you have fantastic legs?  Absolutely.  Do I want to be just about eye level with your barely covered arse when I'm trying on shoes?  No.  I dont.  \n\nFar from my experience, everyone else in here was getting excellent service, getting a chance to properly try out the shoes on treadmills.  From what Alison K has said, this is much more than just a shoe store.  \n\nUnfortunately, for whatever reason (I can't help but wonder if my post-walk attire was why) I didn't receive this kind of service and what I experienced won't see me returning.