Direct Running

Direct Running, UK-based online running store

Direct Running is a British online store dedicated to selling footwear and clothing for runners, with separate sections for men, women and juniors. Its catalogue covers both running and leisure, and includes accessories and sports supports. The company presents itself as a UK running website and operates through the domain directrunning.co.uk.

Running shoes by gait type and discipline

The running shoe range is organised by discipline — road, trail, track and field, racing and barefoot — and by gait type: neutral, stability/structured and maximum support. Featured brands include Asics, Saucony, New Balance, Merrell, Mizuno, Adidas and Skechers. The catalogue includes specific collections such as Asics Nimbus, Asics Kayano, Asics Novablast, Saucony Triumph, Saucony Guide, New Balance Rebel and New Balance More.

Clothing and accessories for runners

The running clothing section comprises tops, shorts, jackets, tights, pants, socks and underwear, with specific versions for women (including sports bras) and juniors (with tracksuits). Accessories include arm and leg sleeves, gloves, hairbands, hats, headbands, lights and headlamps, neckwear, reflective gear, sunglasses, waistpacks and wristbands. Shoe accessories such as deodorisers, insoles and shoe care products are also offered, along with gym equipment: bags and backpacks, equipment, towels and water bottles. Sports supports cover ankle, back, calf, elbow, knee, shoulder, thigh and wrist.

Available brands

In addition to the footwear brands already mentioned, the catalogue includes names such as 2XU, Brooks, Craft, Ellesse, Fitness Mad, Hilly, LED Lenser, McDavid, Nike, Odlo, Orthosole, Precision, Ronhill, Salming, SmellWell, Sneaky, Sorbothane, Thorlo, Under Armour, Vibram and Yonex. In accessories, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, Fitness Mad, Ellesse, Sneaky, SmellWell, Ronhill and Sorbothane stand out; in sports supports, Nike and Vulkan.

Shipping and purchase conditions

The store advertises same-day dispatch for orders placed by 17:00, with next-day delivery (subject to terms and conditions), and free shipping on many items and orders. It also indicates easy returns. The currency can be selected from US dollars, euros and pounds sterling.

Selection of featured products

Among the models promoted on the website are Adidas Hyperboost, Saucony Endorphin, Asics Novablast 6, Asics GT-2000 15, Asics Blazeblast, Saucony Triumph 24, Nike Vision, Asics Gel-Kayano 33, New Balance 1080v15, Asics Gel-Nimbus 28, Merrell Agility Peak 6 and Skechers Aero Burst. The store also offers a Shoe Finder to help select the right model.