Run-It FAQ

Run-It turns a recent Garmin or Stryd run into a focused, data-backed shoe shortlist before you spend money. Instead of relying only on reviews, hype, questionnaires, or a short store check, you start from how you actually move.

Run-It reads the FIT file, analyzes running dynamics like cadence, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, stride length, and pace, then returns shoe matches for daily, tempo, and race use with clear match labels.

Run-It scores supported Garmin or Stryd running dynamics and compares those signals with shoe characteristics. The point is to replace generic shoe quizzes and one-off store gait snapshots as the primary decision layer for road-shoe selection, with fit and sizing support planned as the next layer of the purchase workflow.

A store gait analysis is often based on a short treadmill observation or a pronation label. Run-It uses a real run with real pacing and recorded running dynamics, so the shortlist reflects more of your actual movement context.

Run-It works if you have either a Garmin watch that records Garmin Running Dynamics, such as ground contact time (GCT) and stride length, or a Stryd pod. Check a recent run in the Garmin Connect app; if GCT and stride length show up, your Garmin data should be compatible.

Run-It needs the original Garmin FIT file from a supported run. In Garmin Connect, open the activity, use the gear menu, and choose Export Original. That file keeps the running dynamics Run-It uses for shoe matching.

The Run-It Basic plan is free because the first step should be easy for every runner: sync your running data, understand your movement profile, and get a useful shoe shortlist. The paid tier is for runners who want deeper checks and more control.

Run-It Pro adds custom shoe checks, race-distance filters, advanced biomechanical metrics, and owned-shoe efficiency comparison. The Run-It Basic plan is for quick, useful shoe matching; Pro is for runners who want advanced metrics around those decisions.

The best shoe for easy mileage is not always the best shoe for fast workouts or race day. Run-It separates daily, tempo, and race results so the recommendation is tied to the purpose of the shoe.

No. Run-It is built for road running shoes. It is not for barefoot or minimalist shoes, and it is not for trail shoes. Those categories depend on factors Run-It does not currently model, such as ground feel, protection, outsole grip, terrain, mud, rocks, and technical trail stability.

Run-It works best with a steady run on relatively flat terrain, where the movement signal is clean. The matches are a strong data-backed starting point; final choice still depends on foot shape, size, comfort, injury history, and preference.

Yes. Run-It gives you a more focused shortlist before you buy, which is especially useful when you are comparing models online and cannot try every option first. You can still use the result in-store as a sharper starting point for fit checks.

Yes, in Run-It Pro. Owned-shoe efficiency comparison helps you understand how shoes in your current rotation perform against your running data, instead of only looking at new shoes.

No. Run-It is a shoe comparison and running analytics platform, not a medical device. It can help compare shoe options, but pain, recurring injury, or medical concerns should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.

Run-It processes FIT files and synced running data to provide performance analytics and shoe recommendations. It does not sell personal running data for advertising. The full policy is available in the Privacy Policy.