The Derby Runner

The Derby Runner, specialist running retail since 1988

The Derby Runner is a running specialist shop that has been trading since 1988 and now combines a physical store in Spondon, Derby, with an online catalogue. Its range is aimed at runners of every level, from people starting a Couch to 5km programme or running recreationally for fitness to elite marathon racers and trail or mountain runners. The shop presents itself as maintaining the same standard of customer service and advice it has offered over the years, and states that the website is intended to reproduce that experience with equivalent discounts and offers on running trainers.

Footwear organised by type of running

Trainers form the core of the catalogue and are grouped by the kind of session they are intended for rather than only by brand. The main categories are everyday running, race day, speed and tempo, track and field, and trail or off-road. Within the men's and women's ranges the selection is further divided into neutral, supportive, everyday, race day, speed/tempo, track and field, and trail/off-road models. Additional filters cover carbon-plated shoes, waterproof trainers, wide fit, extra-wide fit and sliders.

The shop stocks what it describes as the popular big running brands, including Asics, Brooks, HOKA and Saucony, alongside more niche labels such as VJ, Karhu and Topo. The brand list also includes Adidas, Altra, Inov8, Mizuno, New Balance, On Running, Puma and Salomon.

Clothing, accessories and nutrition

Beyond footwear, the store carries a clothing line for men and women with bottoms, half-zip tops, jackets and gilets, jumpers and sweatshirts, long and short sleeve tops, shorts, singlets or vests, and tights. The clothing brands listed include 2XU, Inov8, Montane, OMM, Ronhill and the shop's own Derby Runner label.

• Accessories: gloves, hats, headbands, socks, sunglasses and electronics such as GPS watches, headphones and headtorches.
• Nutrition: bars, drinks, energy chews, gels, and packs and essentials.
• Hydration and carrying: backpacks, bottles, flasks and bladders, hydration vests, packable accessories and waistbelts.
• Training and recovery: insoles, resistance bands and rollers.

Accessory brands named in the catalogue include Feetures, Fitness Mad, Garmin, Goodr, Lifemarque, Vaga, Mountain Fuel, OTE and Tailwind.

Services for runners

The shop advertises free gait analysis, a service highlighted in its information section. It also offers click and collect, free delivery on orders over £100, a club discount, and finance options, with Klarna listed among the payment-related pages. A voucher section is part of the site, and the navigation includes a Cyclescheme entry among its information links.

The Spondon store

The physical shop is located at 7 Sandringham Drive, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7QL.