The Best Running Store in Zurich - And Why It's Not Your Average Shoe Shop.

Zurich has no shortage of sports shops. But for serious runners - those who care as much about what they wear as how fast they move - finding a store that matches that obsession has always been a challenge. Run Store Zurich, located in the heart of the old town at Niederdorfstrasse 20, was created to fill that gap.

We're not a general sports retailer. We're a specialty running destination stocking the world's most considered running brands, curated for runners who run - on road, trail, and everything in between.

A Brand Selection Unlike Any Other in Switzerland

What sets Run Store Zurich apart most immediately is the brand roster. You'll find the big names you expect - On, Hoka, Nike, Adidas, Salomon - but also the labels that serious runners travel internationally to find. Labels like:

Norda, the Canadian bio-based trail shoe brand co-founded by athletes Willa and Nick Martire, is one of the most sought-after running shoe brands in the world right now - difficult to find in Europe, and available here in Zurich. Their 005 model, built for trail speed, represents a genuine leap in sustainable high-performance footwear.

District Vision approaches running as a mindfulness practice as much as a sport - their apparel and eyewear blends performance with a distinctly considered design philosophy. Soar Running out of London is where elite aesthetics meet serious engineering. NNormal, founded by trail running legend Kilian Jornet, brings mountain expertise down to everyday trail runners.

This isn't brand-dropping for its own sake. Each label in our store was chosen because it represents the best of what running gear can be: functional, beautifully made, and built by people who actually run.

More Than a Shop - A Meeting Point for Zurich's Running Community

Run Store Zurich was conceived as a meeting point for the local running community, not just a retail space. That means regular run club events, shoe test days with brands like Salomon and On, and a café where you can refuel after a morning loop through the Zürichberg.

Our run club is active on Strava and organizes group runs across the city and surrounding trails. Whether you're training for your first half marathon, preparing for an alpine ultra, or simply looking for people to run with on Saturday mornings - this is your community.

Running Shoes for Every Surface - Expert Advice Included

Zurich is an extraordinary city to run in. You have access to fast flat riverside paths, the wooded hills of the Zürichberg, alpine trails within an hour of the city, and everything in between. That diversity demands footwear knowledge - and that's exactly what our team provides.

Whether you're looking for a daily trainer for road running, a carbon-plated race shoe for your next PB attempt, or a grippy trail shoe for the Uetliberg, we'll help you find the right fit. Not through an algorithm - through a conversation with someone who has run in the same shoes.

We stock Hoka for cushioned long-distance comfort, Salomon for technical trail performance, On for the Swiss-engineered feel that's become a global phenomenon, and Adidas for road racing - including the Adizero range that's on the feet of world record holders.

Running Apparel That You Actually Want to Wear

The best run stores in the world - in London, Tokyo, New York - stock apparel that looks as good off the trail as on it. That's the standard we hold ourselves to. Our apparel selection ranges from the technical precision of Soar and District Vision to the considered minimalism of Ciele caps and the outdoor versatility of Arc'teryx and Houdini.

For runners who care about what they wear - and increasingly, that's most serious runners - this is a store worth visiting for the clothing alone.

Find Us in Zurich's Old Town

Run Store Zurich is located at Niederdorfstrasse 20, 8001 Zürich - in the heart of the Niederdorf neighbourhood, easily reachable from the main station and central tram lines.

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 11:00 – 19:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: Closed

You can also shop our full range online at runstorezurich.com, with shipping across Switzerland and internationally.