Run Gran | Sports Apparel & Gear Store WordPress Theme 1.1.7

Run Gran is a sleek, high-energy WordPress theme designed for sports apparel stores, footwear boutiques, and fitness equipment retailers. Created by ThemeREX, it strikes a balance between a bold "streetwear" aesthetic and the robust functionality required for a high-traffic e-commerce site.

While it is primarily a shop theme, it is versatile enough to serve as a hub for marathon organizers, fitness coaches, or sports bloggers.

Key Features

Modern & Trendy UI: Features high-contrast layouts, bold typography, and vibrant color schemes that resonate with the "active lifestyle" market.

Dual Page Builder Support: Unlike many themes that lock you into one builder, Run Gran is compatible with both WPBakery and Elementor, giving you flexibility in how you design your pages.

Event & Booking Integration: Uniquely includes support for QuickCal (Appointment Booking) and events, making it great for stores that also host running clubs, marathons, or training sessions.

Advanced E-commerce Tools: Fully optimized for WooCommerce with features like:

Ajax Search: Predictive search results as users type.

Wishlists: Integration with TI WooCommerce Wishlist for user "save for later" functionality.

Variation Swatches: Visual dots for colors and sizes instead of standard text dropdowns.

Header & Footer Builder: Allows you to create custom navigation areas using the page builder interface rather than being stuck with a single static header.

Retina & Mobile Ready: Specifically tested to ensure product galleries and high-resolution images of sneakers and gear look crisp on mobile devices.

Technical Snapshot (Updated for 2025)

Feature

Details

Developer

ThemeREX

Core Framework

ThemeREX Addons (powerful proprietary extension)

Compatible Builders

Elementor, WPBakery Page Builder

Latest Requirements

WordPress 6.7+, PHP 8.0+ (recommended for speed)

Demo Content

One-Click Demo Import (includes "Skins" for different sports)

Speed Optimization

Supports lazy loading and is compatible with WP Rocket

Best Use Cases

Footwear Retailers: The gallery styles are optimized for showcasing sneakers from multiple angles.

Sports Nutrition: Perfect for supplement brands that need a mix of educational blog content and a storefront.

Marathon & Fitness Groups: Ideal if you need to sell merchandise while also managing an event calendar for upcoming races.

Outdoor Gear Shops: The rugged design elements fit well with camping, hiking, and trekking brands.

Note: If you are migrating an older site to Run Gran, be aware that ThemeREX provides a dedicated ThemeREX Updater plugin to ensure that your license and core files stay secure without manual FTP uploads.

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