About Foot Rx Running

Foot Rx Running is a locally owned running store serving Western North Carolina, specializing in Pedorthics and providing expert solutions for foot and ankle mobility. We offer top-quality products and services tailored to runners, walkers, and active individuals. We believe you do not have to be a runner to benefit from foot health.

What sets us apart is our commitment to foot-shaped shoes. We believe proper toe alignment is essential to foot health—regardless of your cushioning or heel-to-toe drop preferences, your toes should never be compressed.

Our knowledgeable, highly trained staff provide personalized shoe and orthotic fittings to support your unique needs, whether you're running on the road, hiking trails, or simply out for a walk with your dog.

Beyond footwear, we also carry a curated selection of nutrition and hydration products to support your active lifestyle. Visit or call us for a truly personalized experience.

Meet Our Pedorthists

Pedorthist Scott Socha running along the trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Foot Rx’s Owner and Lead Pedorthist, Scott Socha got his early start in foot health with competitive soccer and early foot injuries. After one too many injuries Scott began to pursue foot health from a holistic and practical approach.

Scott Socha

Pedorthist Joe Quinlan running in Pisgah Forest National Park.

Joe Quinlan is a Certified Pedorthist specializing in foot and ankle function and gait biomechanics. He has been a part of the specialty running industry since 2016. At Foot Rx, he found that helping people with footwear played a key role in pain free movement. He found his passion in movement in 2020 when he realized his feet didn't have any function. This has led him to seek education beyond conventional footwear philosophies.

Joe Quinlan

We truly love and care about our customers.

Customer Reviews

  • I could not have been more happy with my experience at Foot Rx . Lauren was so helpful and kind. They are providing an incredible service for our community, educating people and keeping them healthy and active. Great prices. Will be going back for socks soon!

    -Eddie

  • Joe Quinlan is a master at his craft and I highly recommend him. I have had problems with flat, painful feet my whole life. I had given up on treatment because everything recommended to me either made things worse, or did nothing for me. Joe was able to diagnose my problem after a 90 minute consultation and give me a solution that went to the core of the problem. He was able to give me an explanation about why past treatment has not worked for me. He did this before I even mentioned my previous attempts at treatment and my frustrations with it. Joe really understands foot physiology and anatomy and is a great teacher. Thank you!

    -Jorge

  • Artemis has helped me find perfect shoes twice! The wide toe box shoes have really helped with my foot strength and my plantar fasciitis. The people there are very kind and super helpful 😊

    -Ashley

  • Love this store so much! I was SO excited to see a shoe store with barefoot shoes when I moved to the area last year. Not only can you try on brands that you can normally only buy online, in person, but the staff is also extraordinarily helpful & patient. Every time I’ve come here it’s been a wonderful experience. So happy this place exists!

    -Kathryn

  • We had an amazing experience. I have never known what my feet feel like, to not hurt, now I do! Thank you so much!

    -Jennifer

  • Couldn’t recommend this store enough, Thad was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and patient with me as i found a couple shoes that fit perfectly. I’ve already recommended the store to others as well!

    -Chandler

  • I recently booked an apt for a foot eval with Scott at Foot Rx. I had tried everything to resolve my foot pain( metatarsalgia), and nothing worked. I suffered for 5 months.Now, after an eval, and follow up apt with Scott, In 10 days , I am totally pain free! He educated me, got me in the right shoes, adjusted my shoe liners and taught me with great detail exercises for my foot. It is a miracle to be pain free in such a short time. This man is a very caring, very informed foot guru. Go get an apt with him and your feet will thank you. He is amazing!

    -Denise

  • I want to recognize this amazing team for their proper care and information they have given to me and my family. And a special shout out to Thad he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable you can tell the whole staff loved being there. They were very welcoming. I have been on a barefoot journey for a while now but Thad was able to get my dad and his gf into new healthier pairs of shoes! Foot rx has such great options very clean and organized I was so happy to see how much business was there such a great community to be a part of thank you for being there! And thank you again Thad and team.

    -Elizabeth

  • HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for a place to try a wide selection of barefoot shoes. Two years ago they only carried a few items, now (Nov 2023) they have a variety of Lems, more range from Xero, Earthrunners, and European brands like Vivo, Bohempia, BeLenka, and Freet. And they have kids too! LOVED going there to try on different brands and get clarity on what would really work for my wide feet (10.5cm). Loved that they carry brands for wide feet (like Bohempia). AMAZING customer service, well-informed staff, easy return policy. They are planning on adding casual - dressy barefoot to their offerings!

    -Heena

  • Thank you, Aleigha! Quality shop. Aleigha is a breath of fresh air: knowledgable, engaging, helpful and efficient.

    -Mary

  • My doctor recommended Foot Rx Running to see if they could help with my foot pain. Joe provided a really impressive session to ascertain potential issues. I left with shoes to work and exercise in, toe spacers and more. The benefits are already evident! Great place!

    -Julyan

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