“Not your usual shoe store! All the staff know feet and shoes and running very well. Consultative shoe store. Don’t stress that you have to wait — when its your turn you will have as much time as you need to buy your best shoes. I am on my sixth pair from here in four years.”
“Linsey was extremely helpful in helping me find a boot that fit my needs as a beginner.
Great fitting process and complimentary heat mold if you buy boots.”
“If you can not find what you are looking for at the Redwood Trading Post, ask for some help. They have it all and know how to use it. I am so impressed with their staff and management. Always so helpful and really care that your next adventure is epic. They are who you can count on today and in the future...”
“Frank was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He explained the process of club fitting in a detailed and understandable manner. Not only was this present, but he also added some coaching tips as we tried different club shafts and heads. It was the perfect experience for what I was looking for.”
“My sister needed a good pair of walking shoes! Giovanni was great helping her find the perfect pair of shoes. Also, we weren’t planning to buy inserts but truly what a difference it’s making for her walking with her previous shoes when she would have sore feet and knees on her daily walks. Giovanni was very patient with her. I’ll be back!! Thanks!’”
“I walked in and was greeted by Jesus, he was very helpful and knowledgeable. I explained how I am trying to get back into soccer after 8 years and he helped me buy football boots, shin guards, socks, training ball and a pump. Very helpful, highly recommend to everyone.”
“Sadly, I didn't get any photos inside the store, but we received *amazing* service and ended up purchasing several pairs of shoes for the whole family!
The staff was incredibly helpful, patient, and informative. Alex, in particular, asked a lot of questions about how often we hike and knew a lot of detailed specifications that helped my info-hungry husband make a decision.
Thank you to the staff member who showed me the other color options for the new Jasper MJ and spent extra time with me going over all the cute women's footwear. We've been a KEEN family for a long time, so it was a treat to visit the Garage 🤗”
“Friendly and helpful staff!
They have a demo program for tennis racquets and pickelball paddles as other have mentioned
Ball machines if you want to get a bit of practice in
Drop by if you’re looking for your next racquet, a restringing, or accessories etc.”
“Great store. Don't settle for guessing, get fitted by people who know and try different shoes. If you need motivation, join their running community. I got back into it after many years and they cater to all levels btw ... not a pro shop per se”
11AM - 7PM
525 Alma St, Palo Alto
Sporting Goods
“I popped by to do a late return and not only were the staff accommodating (purchased in Dec 2025!), she was really warm and friendly too.
Sorry I didn’t catch her name but she was a fairly tall Asian lady.
Patagonia always delivers great customer service!”
“We had exceptional assistance with some items we wanted to change (for smaller sizes) after receiving them as gifts. They had good suggestions if they did not have the exact item in stock.”
“As a new sailor, I was advised to replace the existing jib on our Cal 2-27 due to wear. Before doing so, I called Leading Edge, who originally made the sail. Joe quickly determined that only the sun cover needed refreshing and that the sail still had many years of life—saving us thousands. He also advised which reserve sail to convert to luff tape for winter use and completed the work quickly and affordably. What really impressed me was Joe’s memory: All I did was mention the make of our boat and Joe immediately named the prior owner he made the sails for decades ago; he remembered the boat's electric setup, which reserve sails it had onboard; he even remembered the color of the deck. The deck! Knowledgeable, generous with advice and teaching, and a rare example of old-school customer service in the age of chatbots. I was wowed. Not for nothing, his sail loft is an old-timey feel-good to visit—analog craftsmanship at work.”
“The sales person patiently answered all my queries and helped me in short listing the right tennis racquet. They do have lots of tennis shoes unfortunately they don’t have clay court specific shoes. Overall great place to buy tennis racquets with lots of options. Excellent buying experience.”
“Epic people who will get you geared and ready to go! They have full package gear options and always give good advice based on skill and finances. Super greatful for getting geared up by boardsports Cali! 9 years later, all original gear works amazing! They have amazing deals on like new kites! Really helpful and good peeps!”
“Raymond was great. Went in to get a look at my fit, he drilled out a new thumb slug, and switched out my grins. I wanted a new bowling ball, and he was happy to talk options. Drilled up a new Phase 2 pearl. Hopefully, it will be perfect for me. Thanks again!”
“This is such a special place. The owner Julian is knowledgable, friendly and goes above and beyond for his customers. Best, consistent stringer around. Wide selection of racquets. He's been been adding more pickleball racquets, balls and bags. Solid tennis apparel selection for both men and women and decent inventory of shoes.”
“Amazing work as always especially custom Tees, Great service and fast shipping, Justin You are the man !!!! Much appreciated for the beautiful designs u made for us in the past. 6 STARRS ALL DAY”
“This is a much better option then shopping online. They have very nice employees whom are knowledgable and friendly. Thank you Matt for helping me. I appreciate it. This store cares about their customers. Genie”
“This place is awesome! I bought a few items here and am going to contine shopping. Thank you Natalia for helping me find shorts and shirts. I was in a rush and she handled things efficiently. She super friendly too. Thank you”
“Amazing service. I am so happy I got my skates here rather than online. I came here on recommendation from other skaters. The prices are competitive and the service is stellar. Teri Ann was very helpful with fitting and adjusting. She works so hard to make sure you understand the process and helps you get a good fit. Just text first to make an appointment! This is service that an online store cannot replace.”
“This is a good place to play badminton with friends. We went here after reserving a badminton court online.
There is a small badminton shop inside too. You can rent racquets for 5$ each and it costs 50$ to reserve the badminton court for an hour.”
“One of the best stocked rei’s I’ve been in - great selection, well stocked, incredibly knowledgeable sales people, not huge waits at checkout, all in all a great outdoor store. Membership gets about a 10% discount in the form of a dividend. Their online shopping is excellent as well. Always beats the delivery timing.”
“I would like to extend my appreciation to Jimmy st the Menlo Park Big 5. Jimmy was awesome! He found a pair of tennis shoes that were misplaced, as well as searched for other shoe styles at the same time. He also helped me decide on several hydration backpacks, along with recommending the purchase of the cleaning tools for the packs.
Everything worked out.”
“I go to this shop for all my tennis needs and always have an outstanding experience! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, helping me select the perfect racquet, modify the tension of my strings, and even give some wise advise for my tennis elbow. I appreciate the attention to detail in their customer service. Highly recommend this shop to anyone, whether you're a beginner or seasoned player!”
“I was disappointed this time because there was not a good men collection. So I had to spend my money on kids and women clothes. But I give them 4 stars because of my previous experiences there”
“Walked into the store and browse what's new. Fall in love with their Venice sweatshirt and Harlow tops. I needed a smaller size and asked one of the lady working there. She's about 5'3" blonde with glasses. She told me it's a sales item and that everything they have is on the rack. So I continued to shop and paid for 4 items with her. She's polite, but not friendly. While I was walking out, another sales lady approached me and asked if I'm looking for anything specific. So I told her I actually really liked the Venice Sweatshirt but they didn't have my size. She then pulled out a device and said that she can order online for me. So I waited, and then she looked at me and said they might have one in the back! She asked me if I can wait for her and I did. She came back with the exact sweatshirt I wanted and helped me with check out so that I didn't have to wait in line again. She's very friendly and professional, she CHECKS her inventory!! And she invited me to come back and shop again. Her name is Debbie. I would definitely go back and see her! Such a nice lady and I hope Athleta could keep her there because this location really is a hit or miss in terms of SA. Store is clean, selections are great. I hope the store manager will read this and improve their CS because I do like Athleta products.”
“I had such a positive experience at Lululemon thanks to Natalie. She went above and beyond to help me with my return and truly made the whole process stress-free. My situation wasn’t completely straightforward, but she was incredibly sympathetic, and understanding from the start. It’s not often you come across someone who shows that level of genuine care in customer service.”
11AM - 7PM
378 E Sailer Dr, San Mateo
Sporting Goods
“My teens went to this store for the first time at this location yesterday (Sat afternoon) and they wanted me to thank the young salesperson that helped my daughter find the right jeans! She said she went all over the store, picked up several pairs of jeans once she knew what she was looking fo, then helped her into fitting room and then worked from there to make sure my daughter got what she wanted. My daughter HATES shopping and this experience made her so happy! Thank you!! What great customer service!”
“it is very good I use air beds a lot and when I go or send someone to go exchange them one of the female employees got upset and treated my caregiver in a non-professional way I love the store but the employees I asked please be professional even if you don't agree about a return or exchange with a receipt I really appreciate it I always buy from the store which is why I'm shocked that they have behaved this way before”
“Incredible Experience at Sling It Lacrosse!
My son and I were in the Bay Area for a national team training camp, and we ran into a huge problem when Southwest Airlines sent his long stick to Phoenix. We had to scramble to get a replacement, luckily on the airline's dime.
We found Sling It Lacrosse and got there before their official opening time, but to our surprise, Jorge, was already there and had the shop open. He was a lifesaver! Not only was he incredibly helpful, but you could tell he was a true lacrosse guy. We had a great time talking about the sport, and he was fantastic about giving us the pros and cons of different sticks.
Jorge went above and beyond, assembling the new stick for us, adjusting the butt end perfectly, and even offering to restring the shooting strings later if we needed it. And the stick was money—it worked perfectly right out of the gate.
This is a must-visit for any serious lacrosse player. Real laxers need to check this place out. Jorge's passion and expertise make this shop a cut above the rest.”