If you need to pick up some running gear, or just fancy something new, all the big running brands have large stores in Central London.
Nike
Niketown – 236 Oxford Street, London W1C 1DE
Nike’s flagship London store on the corner of Oxford Street and Regent Street. A three floor busy store with a DJ to “welcome” you and all that Nike has to offer. The store has a large running section on the first floor.
- Monday to Friday : 10 am –9 pm
- Saturday : 9am – 9pm
- Sunday : 11.30am – 6pm
There is also a smaller store at Covent Garden – 14 Neal Street, London WC2H 9LY
Asics
527 Oxford St, London W1C 2QL
Asics largest retail store in the world. A good looking and modern store with Asics, Asics Tiger, Onitsuka Tiger and Haglöfs brand sections.
- Monday to Friday : 10 am –9 pm
- Saturday : 10am – 9pm
- Sunday : 12pm – 6pm
New Balance
287-291 Oxford Street, London W1C 2DR
The flagship store of the US sports footwear and apparel company which manufactures in the US and the UK via its factory in the Lake District.
- Monday to Friday : 9.30 am –9 pm
- Saturday : 9am – 9pm
- Sunday : 12pm – 6pm
Adidas
425 Oxford St, London W1C 2PG
The brand centre of the iconic German brand with the 3 stripes and home of the Ultraboost shoe.
- Monday to Friday : 9 am –9 pm
- Saturday : 9am – 9pm
- Sunday : 12pm – 6pm
On Running Flagship Store
169-173 Regent Street, London, W1B 4JF
The Swiss firm taking on the big boys, and now may be one of the big boys. Patented Cloud technology in the shoes and stylishly cut clothing.
- Monday to Saturday : 10 am – 8 pm
- Sunday : 10 am – 5 pm
Lululemon
187-189 Regent Street, London W1B 4JP
The Yoga inspired athletic apparel company that now covers most activities including running.
- Monday to Friday : 10 am –8 pm (Thursday till 9pm)
- Saturday : 9am – 9pm
- Sunday : 11.30am – 6pm