Giving Running Brands A Head Start

Marketing trends, insights, and opportunities within the running footwear and apparel industry

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Pair of ivory/salmon Cloudsurfer Max shoes on a white background

An overview of how the Cloudsurfer Max is perceived by customers at a run specialty store. What shoes it competes against, what features make it stand out, common objections to the model, and how I reframe these objections to make the sale.

Aug 17, 2025

Pair of ivory/salmon Cloudsurfer Max shoes on a white background

An overview of how the Cloudsurfer Max is perceived by customers at a run specialty store. What shoes it competes against, what features make it stand out, common objections to the model, and how I reframe these objections to make the sale.

Aug 17, 2025

Pair of ivory/salmon Cloudsurfer Max shoes on a white background

An overview of how the Cloudsurfer Max is perceived by customers at a run specialty store. What shoes it competes against, what features make it stand out, common objections to the model, and how I reframe these objections to make the sale.

Aug 17, 2025

A hand holding up a white and red New Balance Rebelv5 against a shoe wall at a run specialty store

A running shoe store sales associate reviews the New Balance Rebel v5 as a versatile daily trainer and provides insights into how customers view the product at the time of purchase

Jul 30, 2025

A hand holding up a white and red New Balance Rebelv5 against a shoe wall at a run specialty store

A running shoe store sales associate reviews the New Balance Rebel v5 as a versatile daily trainer and provides insights into how customers view the product at the time of purchase

Jul 30, 2025

A hand holding up a white and red New Balance Rebelv5 against a shoe wall at a run specialty store

A running shoe store sales associate reviews the New Balance Rebel v5 as a versatile daily trainer and provides insights into how customers view the product at the time of purchase

Jul 30, 2025

Tracksmith New England logo with the hare icon

How Tracksmith built a loyal following by focusing on one clear audience: the dedicated runner. Unpacking the brand's winning strategy across product design, community building, and authentic content.

Jun 18, 2025

Tracksmith New England logo with the hare icon

How Tracksmith built a loyal following by focusing on one clear audience: the dedicated runner. Unpacking the brand's winning strategy across product design, community building, and authentic content.

Jun 18, 2025

Tracksmith New England logo with the hare icon

How Tracksmith built a loyal following by focusing on one clear audience: the dedicated runner. Unpacking the brand's winning strategy across product design, community building, and authentic content.

Jun 18, 2025

About The Author

Roman Mironov is a competitive runner and marketing student at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. He has been an integral part of building the Queen's Gaels Cross Country program to being one of the best in Canada. At the Smith School of Business, Roman has extensively studied marketing strategy and consumer behaviour. Off the Line is the intersection of Roman's passions for high performance running and marketing. He aims to provide running brands with actionable insights on marketing trends in the running industry.