If you are a runner in the Lehigh Valley, chances are you have been to Aardvark Sports Shop. Located at 559 Main Street in downtown Bethlehem, this locally owned running and walking store has been fitting feet since 1984. That is 42 years of helping people find the right shoe for the way they run.
The Fitting Process
Aardvark is not a store where you grab a box off a shelf and hope for the best. The staff analyzes your gait, examines your arches and foot shape, and measures both feet. The goal is to find a shoe that supports the way you actually move, not just one that looks good in the box. This hands-on approach is what separates a specialty running store from a general athletics retailer.
Group Runs
Every week, Aardvark hosts free group runs that are open to runners of all paces. Whether you are training for a marathon or just getting off the couch for the first time, these group runs provide accountability, community, and a reason to lace up. In a valley with a running heritage that includes Runner's World and Bart Yasso, Aardvark is the shop that connects everyday runners to that tradition.
Four Decades Strong
Forty-two years in the same business is a run in itself. Aardvark has survived the rise of online shopping, big box sports stores, and every other challenge that has come for independent retail. It endures because runners value expertise, personal service, and the feeling of walking into a store where the staff genuinely cares about helping you run better.
