Quatorze running shop

Innovative concept store of running shoes in Paris

Traveling can be exhausting because there is so much walking involved to see all of the required tourist attractions in each city. In this case, comfort is one of the most important points for tourists to enjoy their trip. If you have pain in your feet after walking a lot, Quatorze Running Shop is here for you! They have two branches: one in Montparnasse and one near l’Arc de Triomphe and they sell high-quality running shoes which are also useful for walking. The location on Avenue de Wagram is convenient so you can easily stop in their store and update your footwear while exploring Paris. We stopped by the Champs-Elysées location and tried on some shoes and have below some history behind the brand.

You can find the Quatorze store on Avenue de Wagram, a 5 minute walk from the Place de Charles de Gaulle. The boutique is very different from typical sportswear store as they have decorated with neon lights and concrete walls which creates a contemporary atmosphere.

Quatorze launched in 2018 as a concept shop specializing in running shoes which is a brand new style in the market of sportswear stores. Most tourists may think a shop with running shoes isn’t a place to go during a trip, but Quatorze is different. There you can have a completely new experience buying running shoes with multilingual staffs that speak English, French, and Spanish. Professional and kind staff give you personalized advice with their profound knowledge about body science. You will be able to find a perfect pair of shoes which support your physical ailments such as back pain, knee pain, foot pain and so on. The shoes are helpful not only for running but also for everyday walking or to take them on a trip. Also, they welcome you with magnificent hospitality and serve you a drink while you browse and shop.

The most comfortable trip with the best running shoes

At Quatorze shop, you can discover some famous shoe brands like Nike, Adidas, Asics, and more. In addition, there are always some brands that have a temporary exhibit at Quatorze which are selected because of the brand’s product’s quality and history, and the staffs are very knowledgeable about each brand which allows them to help give the best advice.

As they are selling products for all occasions, their collection is fashionable and suitable for every style. Some pairs are colorful with a combination of vivid colors, but some are more simple with monotone or neutral colors.

The running shoes in the photo above are from Nike. As you see, the cream white colors make the style simple and easy to pair with all styles. The shoe is made with a sponge-like cloth, so the shoes are very light and it feels like you are not wearing any shoes at all! The sole is soft and the rebounding material used reduces the impact from the ground. The lightness and the technic in the sole reduces all foot pain and lets you easily walk all day.

Almost all running shoes in Quatorze are unisex, so you don’t need to worry about the limiting number of shoes pertaining to your sex. The shoes in the photo above are also good quality for running and walking. The design is simple, but the shoes could be a stand out point with its vivid pink line.

As mentioned, Quatorze is a fashionable concept store focused on professional running shoes, they also have some products to support runners like nutrition goods, accessories and great quality running clothes. At Quatorze, you can get everything you need for running. Is one of your wishlists to do in Paris is running in the morning in Parisian park? Running clothes and running shoes will make you feel like a local and make your running time even more special!

O’bon Paris' tip

Quatorze has some products which are new and sold only on their website like the latest shoes, so some customers order a pair on their website despite a high delivery fee because they know the product quality is worth it. 

With the O’bon Paris coupon, you can get a 10％ discount from your purchase. And for purchase over 180€, you can also get a 13% tax refund. Also, you can get a free Polaroid photo with the Arc de Triomphe. It could a great souvenir for yourself!

Photographs by Yuna Lee