Buying sports shoes

Situation

You want to start running. You go to a sports store for advice.

The roles

AThe salespersonBYou

The salesperson
Listen
Bonjour ! Vous cherchez des souliers de course ?
Hello! Are you looking for running shoes?
You
Listen
Oui, je veux commencer à courir. Je ne sais pas quel modèle choisir.
Yes, I want to start running. I don't know which model to choose.
The salesperson
Listen
Avec plaisir. Est-ce que vous courez sur route ou sur sentier ?
With pleasure. Do you run on the road or on trails?
You
Listen
Sur route, dans mon quartier.
On the road, in my neighbourhood.
The salesperson
Listen
Alors, un modèle de route avec un bon amorti est parfait.
Then a road model with good cushioning is perfect.
You
Listen
Quelle pointure est-ce que je prends ?
What size should I take?

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The salesperson
Listen
Essayez une demi-pointure de plus que vos souliers de ville, les pieds gonflent en courant.
Try half a size up from your city shoes, feet swell when running.
You
Listen
D'accord. Est-ce que je peux les essayer ?
All right. Can I try them on?
The salesperson
Listen
Bien sûr. Marchez un peu et dites-moi si c'est confortable.
Of course. Walk a bit and tell me if it's comfortable.
You
Listen
C'est très confortable. Je les prends !
It's very comfortable. I'll take them!
The salesperson
Listen
Excellent choix. Bonne course !
Excellent choice. Happy running!

Vocabulary

Culture note

In Quebec, sports stores offer free advice and gait analysis. Trying on shoes with sports socks and at the end of the day is recommended.

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