The mighty shoe has been called the carriage to the foot, a fashion-forward receptacle of phalanges, and the durable bread between our butter heels and bacon sidewalks. Dress your walkers with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of shoes and apparel at Potomac River Running. This deal is only valid for redemption at Potomac River Running's locations in Washington, DC, Arlington, Falls Church, and Rockville. It is not valid toward accessories or with other offers or promotions.

A regular fixture on the top-50 running-stores list published annually by Running Insight, Potomac River Running is a family-owned business of running enthusiasts and professional coaches who aim to spread a joy of running and walking around the Washington, DC, area. Focused on providing a fun and welcoming environment for people of all fitness levels, Potomac offers brand-name footwear and apparel for feet and the bodies attached to them. The custom shoe-fitting process begins with an iStep foot scan and a video gait analysis to analyze your step and the shoe that would best complement it. Once toe-holders have been measured and monitored, slide them into a pair of running or walking shoes ($80–$180), and then top off your lower half with running shorts ($25–$40) or cloak your supra-belt region in a shirt ($20–$120).

Aside from providing a one-stop shop for all your running and walking needs, Potomac River Running strives to spread running rapture through free information clinics, informal group runs and walks, and training programs. Take a break from scissors-accompanied sprints and refuel with running gear from Potomac River Running.

Reviews

Running Insight named Potomac River Running to its List of the Best 50 Running Stores in America in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. The Falls Church and Rockville locations haven't been reviewed much, but Yelpers give the Washington, DC, and Arlington locations averages of 4.5 stars.

• Expert. Friendly. Helpful. Effective with experienced runners (me) and new runners (my wife). – Dave A., Arlington location, Yelp
• They gave me 3 different shoe recommendations and I found the perfect shoe for me. I've never ever owned such a comfortable pair of shoes. – Stephanie P., DC location