First look at new speciality running store in Bristol that is the only of its kind in the country

Jamie Williamson chose south Bristol to open Kinisi Run Hub due to the strong local running community, after looking at potential locations across the UK.        

The former international runner says his shop at Imperial Arcade in Bedminster offers a unique approach to analyse customers' running movement, to help runners find the best shoe for their activity.         

The store offers 30-minute ‘movement analysis’ appointments and uses foot scan pressure plates and an in-store running track to find the perfect fit for the customer. 

Jamie, 27, told BristolWorld: “The 30-minute appointments ensure that there is plenty of time for us to first get to know and analyse them, and then for them to test out the shoes and find a pair that they like.        

“The technology that we use is quite unique with the foot scan pressure plates, and then having a running track in store as well is a real point of difference.” 

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Jamie, who was born in Manchester and lived most of his life in Germany before moving back to the UK to study, runs the shop with his mum Carole and dad Graham, both former international runners as well.       

Jamie added: ​​"Our aim is to help everyone discover their best run, however they define it.   

“Even if you don't run, everyone can benefit from finding a pair of shoes that helps them move freely and comfortably." 

To celebrate Kinisi Run Hub’s opening, Jake Wightman, the 2022 World 1500m champion and European and Commonwealth medallist, will visit the store on Sunday, September 22, from 1 to 4.30pm.       

The event will involve an open drop-in session between 1 and 3pm, where anybody can come to the shop and meet Jake, followed by a closed Q&A session.