10AM - 7:30PM
7414 South Cicero Avenue Spc 101, Chicago
Sporting Goods
“Walked in without having done any research and left with new skis, boots and bindings to bring on a trip the very next day. To say this equipment was life changing is an understatement - I had NO idea just how much difference it would make in my ability, form, confidence, stability, etc. All thanks to Goskand for taking the time to listen, make thoughtful recommendations, outfit me SAME DAY, and little things like trimming the insoles and placing them in the boots before I left. I’ll be sending my husband next!”
“The two gentlemen working here were very friendly and knowledgeable. My mom left with a beautiful, engraved bowling ball and bag. They had a decent selection of bowling balls and accessories.”
“Tom is always a pleasure to work with. He mailed board covers for the gift my family got her two years ago. The boards he made are still in great condition and continue to please! 10/10!!! 🧡”
“What an amazing staff Rita was outstanding was so helpful brought out multiple pairs of shoes with all types of recommendations evaluated my feet said I needed arc support what a correct statement that was the owner Mel stoped said hi gave me some words of encouragement on my weight loss journey definitely needed to hear those words. And then finally the perfect shoe for my feet was brought out tested with some walking outside which they allowed what a gem of a store I know why they have been in business for so long because they really do care. Thanks again guys
Brandon Metlow.”
“Last minute before flying back to Vancouver Canada I discovered this awesome store… soooo lucky!!! I had a great experience there, first time at this store and felt like I’m home! Both guys were super friendly and professional, provided great customer service with lots of help and care about being safe! You guys are absolutely AMAZING!!!!
Thank you sooooo much for being patient with me ? and for your huge help! ❤️”
10AM - 6PM
1900 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park
Sporting Goods
“I stopped in to purchase a weight system today and had a great experience. Ken Maxie provided the best customer service that I have received in a long time. He was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!”
“Love Grandstand. The best place for a wide selection of Chicago White Sox gear. They have other Chicago sports teams as well, but I mainly focus on the Sox. Huge selection of everything.
The only negitive I'll give them is they aren't open late, or after Sox night games.”
“Brandon was great helping my son figure out what he needed to get started in airsoft. We purchased a gun, mask and vest and the prices were good. He also went over how to load and work the gun. Thanks so much!”
“Stopped in today to get new sneakers, and had a great experience.
It’s been a year since my last purchase at Peak. I have had 3 iterations of the same shoes that I loved. I expected to just update to the latest version of the same shoes. Megan brought a pair of shoes out and the newest version was not comfortable.
I explained what I didn’t like about the newest sneaker. Megan found me two great alternatives. She then grabbed a laptop and walked me through all the color options to ensure I was happy with my purchase.
I will back for more shoes and gear in the future.”
“I recently (May 9th) purchased a pair of workout shoes from Running Excel and found the experience genuinely refreshing. Beverly, the owner, was both warm and patient as she guided me through her extensive selection. She meticulously showed me at least 12 pairs of shoes and even took the time to measure my feet and observe my walking style, ensuring the pair I selected had the right type of arch support.
The personalized service truly stood out. Beverly’s attention to detail made the entire process feel tailored to my needs, and I appreciated how her expertise helped me confidently make a final selection. While my experience was excellent overall, the review reflects a 4-star rating simply because there’s always room for a little extra refinement—perhaps a few more style options or a slightly faster process might make the visit even more exceptional.
I’m a customer for life at Running Excel; when it comes to workout shoes, this is my go-to store. The friendly, detail-oriented service really set the bar, and I look forward to my next visit.”
“Have worked with this company for the last couple years to have personalized jackets made for our employees. The Hildebrand team is great to work with, and our staff love the jackets! We will continue to order from Hildebrand Sporting Goods every year!”
“Went in for some grips. They didn’t have the exact one I needed. So the gentleman gave me a comparable one for free to try out. That was really nice to do and very much appreciated. I will be back this week to pick up the other 7 grips. Thanks again.”
Open 24 hours
10 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago
Sporting Goods
“Dennis is the best and quickest in Chicago for your tennis stringing needs! I've had my old rackets and new rackets restrung by him over the last year, and the quality and tension was amazing. I've brought my own strings, and Dennis has been able to get it back to me within a day or two, and even once or twice just waited around, and he was able to get it done within an hour or so (just got lunch at the place next door). He's able to provide recommendations as well if you need it. To note: I am a 4.0/4.5 women's player and strings have survived the long grueling USTA matches with great upkeep on tension over time. Pricing is standard and fairly reasonable for Chicago, and all listed on the website: Service, value, and professionalism: 10/10. High recommend Dennis to any tennis player in the Chicagoland area!”
“genuinely thought my feet were too wide to find a shoe and run again without injury. false! this is a great place to have a comprehensive fitting with a treadmill. shop local!”
“Erich and his store staff are attentive, responsive, and helpful, and the store has a wide variety of equipment for athletes of all ages and sizes. I recently had a minor fulfillment issue with a team uniform order, and it was handled promptly with a generous resolution. We will definitely be back for quality gear, and I highly recommend them!”
“I have been a customer since 1995. Great place for all your Hockey needs. Excellent one on one customer service. Skate sharpening, minor repairs ability and an extensive equipment inventory make this a great store. I have bought multiple ice hockey skates, inline skates, and figure skates for my kid at this store.”
“I took my not-always-cooperative young shopper with me today to get new shoes for him and the service couldn’t have been better. From start to finish the process was easy, the staff were (as always) friendly, and we left with the correct size, which was different from the size I had thought he needed. I couldn’t resist a new pair of Goodrs for myself as well. :) Thanks, Lively, for being a dependable OP store with great customer service.”
“Definitely liking the Flx rewards, the selection of shoes they keep, and their helpful employees that like what they do. Johan R. Was very helpful, patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were satisfied before we left that store.”
“When I was a kid I sometimes got dropped off at my aunt’s house in LaGrange, and my little cousin and I would skateboard here bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, dying to get a glimpse at some Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in the display case or buy a few packs or cards of our own. Yes Steven has that very dry sense of humor and droll attitude that some people might not like, but that’s PART of Steven’s experience! He’s never mean. We LOVED going and talking to him, sometimes he would get a little aggravated with us and we would turn to each other and giggle, and he would talk to us about the card game and help us understand things. If I could go back in time and relive those core memories I would without a second guess, times were much simpler when we skateboarded down the street to Steven’s. He also taught us a lot of invaluable lessons! One I still use to this day! (Read the fine print on eBay listings, they’ll send you an empty box if they can!)”
“Great service awesome shirts/sweatshirts any design I give them they can copy or create and put on anything for a great price. Any color clothing and any color print whatever you want they will figure out a way to do it. Will definitely continue using them and referring as much as possible”
“I stopped by for an infield glove for a 12 year old. There were a lot of options and the staff helped me with the fit. The staff was very knowledgeable. I love having the option to buy from a local business.”
“I have to give a big thank you to TPS Team Gear and Nick Heiden! My husband ordered a hat. It never came. He called spoke with Nick. Nick hand delivered a new hat to us and left it on the porch… on Dec 23rd so we would have it for Christmas. A donation company came about 15 minutes later and took the hat along with the donation items. Upon hearing this, Nick sent another new hat. No one replaces things for free anymore especially when it isn’t their fault. Thanks TPS and Nick! Such great customer service = lasting customers! We’ll be ordering from you again soon!”
“We loved our experience! We went for a bulls game! It was great! Awesome seats loved that we ordered food from our phones and it was brought right to us quickly. The staff were very friendly and the venue was clean.”
“Brittany and Jordana were very helpful and had amazing customer service. I purchased 2 pairs of shoes at closing time and they were very patient and enthusiastic. I came back the next day for my third pair.”
“I came in the shop ready to finally invest in my own pair of hockey skates. The overall vibe in the shop was great! The staff at this Gunzos location was knowledgeable and friendly. The young man who helped me with my skates was patient, attentive, provided expertise, and ensured that I got skates that fit well. My purchase of skates included a skate bake and an initial sharpening. I highly recommend anyone looking for quality hockey equipment in the city to check out this store. I will be sure to return for my additional sharpening and any other ice skating needs. They also had a great supply of Blackhawks merch as well!”
10:30AM - 8PM
6118 W Cermak Rd, Cicero
Sporting Goods
“Walked in and was immediately greeted and helped by the owner!
She was able to find my shoe size and hat size with ease!
Will definitely be back here! Thank you!!!”
“I needed some jerseys for the world cup and this place didn't disappoint. As soon as you walk in customer service is an A+. Super helpful and attentive. They even have a fitting room! Literally was looking for a Norway jersey and no other place had them in stock. I was able to get two jerseys in my size. I don't play soccer but they had plenty of gear on site. This place is truly a gem, definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.”
“I visited the 4055 W Madison location. I needed shoes for my baby. The customer service from Keshawn, Nay and Deanna was extremely great. Reassured my concerns with solutions. Will most definitely shopping this location again!!”
“I want to recognize Associate Hector for providing outstanding customer service during my return. He made the entire process quick, easy, and stress-free.
This was at the Burbank, Illinois location, and Hector was truly exceptional. He treated me with kindness, respect, and professionalism, making me feel valued as a customer. Every time I visit this store, I feel welcomed and well taken care of.
As someone who also works in retail and truly values the customer experience, I know how much great service matters. Thank you, Hector, for going above and beyond, and thank you to the entire team for consistently creating such a positive shopping experience. I would absolutely recommend this location to others!”