Gait analysis - what to expect?

[GreatSoprendo]

I've finished C25K in the last few weeks and want to step up to 10km. However I'm still wearing my old gym trainers and think it's time to get some proper running shoes. There is a branch of Up and Running near me.

What happens at gait analysis?
Do I need to wear running kit?
Do I need to take/wear my current trainers?
And above all else (maybe weird) do I need to be barefoot at all? Have a thing about my terrible feet and having to be barefoot in a shop while someone looks at my feet would be a nightmare for me...

a) no, wear anything. You'll be jogging briefly on a treadmill, not long enough to get hot and sweaty
b) yes, because if there is a distinct pattern of wear it might be useful. Also, you'll want to be in trainers in the treadmill, and they may as well be yours.
c) no, you don't have to have your foot any more naked than trying on any other shoes. Are you ok in socks in public?

They will film your feet and lower legs when running - either wear shorts or trousers you can roll up.

They'll give you some neutral shoes, film you on a treadmill for a minute or so, then produce some suitable footwear options and get you to run up and down in them and tell you which are best.

No need for bare feet.

Are your trainers hurting as you run? You can take out the insole and rub your fingers across where your toes would be, if there are fairly deep indents and the tread has worn down then time for some new ones!

Up and running will put you into 1 of 3 categories- pronator, supinator and neutral. It’s over simplified and if you are suffering from recurring injuries I can assure you it’s not because of your foot strike pattern, it’s often an issue with your hip/glute muscles and trainers will not fix that!

Just pick a pair that feel comfortable to run in and don’t necessarily have to be the most expensive!

• they usually get you to jog for a short time in a pair of ‘neutral’ trainers. The equipment videos your feet and ankles from behind (nothing else) and then they show it to you and explain how your feet move through your running cycle. They’ll then suggest a type of trainer based on that. They’ll bring out loads for you to try on to get a feel for what’s comfortable. Then they get you to run in them, video you again if necessary if you need support trainers, to see if foot rolling in/out is improved.

I’d wear whatever you’d be comfortable to jog in for a minute...eg I wear a sports bra because I feel awkward jogging without one (personal preference) and that would affect how I’m running cos I’d be distracted by boob jiggling! And leggings/jeans that can be rolled up. Take the sports socks you usually wear too.

Ah, thank you all so much - that's very reassuring!
Yes, @auntiestella I'm ok with socks on - just have a (probably completely irrational) hatred of people seeing my feet. I'll wear my sports socks like @dangermouseisace suggested (and a sports bra!)

Interesting about it being oversimplified @KillerQueen2244 - I don't think my trainers are too small, but they feel heavy on my feet and almost always rub on my instep towards the end of a 5k. I've improved them with some better socks but I tend to think they are just too narrow and heavy and are holding me back from upping my distance.
I've got a good amount of time tomorrow to myself so planning to go in and make sure I try on lots of styles.
Really appreciate all the advice!