Fleet Feet has to be the busiest store in West Hartford Center. It took six visits before I found the store quiet enough that the owners could be photographed.
Sisters Steph and Carrie wanted to work together. They are passionate about running, so they bought Fleet Feet in 2008. Steph (in the hat, the extrovert) is a former meteorologist. She handles marketing and promotions. Carrie (the introvert) has an MBA; she worked in international trade in Washington. Carrie runs the business side. Fleet Feet sells athletic shoes and clothing.
There is big money to be made in running accessories!
ReplyDeleteA lot of people these days flock to such shops!
ReplyDeleteAh, that would be a very popular place here in Portland, that's for sure!!
ReplyDeleteDidja buy summa them pink pumps then, Jack?
ReplyDeleteThey must do a good business. Not sure about wearing bright colored shoes, but they make a perfect backdrop for you photo.
ReplyDeleteSo many bright colors! I would have trouble choosing.
ReplyDeleteSheesh! I remember when a pair of red canvas Keds was a big fashion statement. I barely noticed your portraits for being so dazzled by the rainbow behind these ladies. (Six visits! You are a persistent guy!)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a sneaker lovers paradise!
ReplyDeleteI knew Aimee would have seen this one Jack, hate to think how much she's spent on walking shoes over the years :)
ReplyDeleteCan't have too many shoes; guess they really sneak up on you, if you aren't careful.
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough business. We have a friend who bought a running store some years back. She made a success of it, and now has several branch stores...but it was difficult in the beginning. You can tell these young ladies are runners!
ReplyDeleteAny old-fashioned black shoes?
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that the two get along well enough to own a business together.
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