“I had two amazing sneaker-buying experiences at Marathon Sports in Lexington this week. Jackson spent at least 1.5 hours helping my daughter pick out the right combination of shoes and inserts for her feet. He was so knowledgeable and patient, such a great listener, and made feel super comfortable with the process. This experience was so positive that I came back the next day for myself, and Abbi was equally awesome! Thanks for some of the best customer service I’ve experienced in my 50+ years…”
“This place is amazing from The best customer service I have ever had, as well as the knowledge. For my son is a goalie and I don’t know much about lacrosse. He didn’t try to sell me things that my son did not need like a lot of places will do. And his emergency stringing service is absolutely amazing my son has his back in a couple days mind you, he must be stringing at least 10 a day. if your son or Daughter plays lacrosse or you play lacrosse this is the place to go.”
“It was my first time ordering from them, and I was really impressed by how quickly and securely my Nova Scotian purchase arrived. I was also pleased by the emails I received updating me on the status of my order, which put my mind at ease. From now on, I will absolutely be purchasing my items from these individuals.”
“Nice place, staff was attentive and helpful. We forgot cleats at home and they were able to find us something in our daughter's size. Glad we came to Sports Etc.”
“Rented skis boots and poles for 5 days for $115! They have good clothes and socks in stock. The workers are super relaxed but also diligent. I would definitely recommend renting here or shopping for some things, though the store is kind of small. If you need some ski pants or socks they definitely have a lot of those things.”
“I love marathon sports! They were so patient and thoughtful and really explained to me the reasons why I needed arch support. Super helpful! Thank you for making buying shoes so easy!!”
“Oliver took the time to help me find the perfect running shoe for my needs. He prioritized me and made me feel as if I was the only customer in the store. I ended up buying sneakers, which are the second pair I’ve bought from this store. Always a great experience and I’ll continue to go back”
“Fast splits is the only bicycle store I shop at! Brian and Jesse are alway incredible to work with and are quite honestly, the only two people I trust to work on my bicycles. They are incredibly knowledgeable and are genuinely there to help make your life on a bicycle better and easier!”
“Wonderful experience great to do with experience individual and inexperienced individuals looking for an escape with nature and enjoy the view and challenges to kayak throughout the entire river this is a must try bring plenty of water so you won’t dehydrate after your done you can eat out at Near by restaurant”
11AM - 6PM
39 Brattle St, Cambridge
Sporting Goods
“Excellent, knowledgeable staff. They take time and care to explain the products and how to best use, launder, etc all of the products. They host thought -provoking and informative events and serve the community in myriad ways. Their product quality, repair services, and sustainable practices enhance the value of every purchase.”
“This is a family-run sporting goods store that has been around since 1867. I go there to get my tennis racquet re-strung because they are very reasonably priced, they have fast turnaround times, and I enjoy my conversations with them, especially Mike. They are all genuinely friendly. They all made a point of knowing me by name the very first time I entered the store. Bill, the man who often strings my racquets, has been there since 1967. They are very proud of their store and their reputation means a great deal to them. They are always happy to help with recommendations and it is very clear that they care more about making sure their customers are satisfied than making a quick buck. This is the kind of mom and pop store that, all roo too often, unfortunately, has become a relic of the past.”
“This place is great! Perfect for all ages! There’s at least 15 Lanes, I don’t know exactly, I just left for the first time. I’d recommend it to anyone! Weather your age 5-15ish they have slow speed pitching machines, also baseball pitching machines that probably go at least 80-85mph. BOOK AHEAD OF TIME! You’ll be way better off booking early because it does fill up on weekends, today I went with my niece, and I booked 1 hour. It’s $50 for 1 hour. Go and have a blast!”
“Legit is a gem of a store, I love coming into this shop and finding cute items that are carefully curated. We created these beachy/summer themed balloons as an eye catching display for their storefront! Highly recommend visiting this shop anytime you're in the area because there's always something new to find there.”
“Came in yesterday to look at Ski Boots and Jared helped a ton and explained so much. He found me a great pair which unfortunately weren’t in stock but found them on your website and I ordered them same day. Will definitely be back.”
“Such a friendly and welcoming place!
I am very very new to figure skating, and, not gonna lie...it's kind of an intimidating sport for the uninitiated! I finally got fed up with rental skates, and made an appointment for a fitting with Ice House, and what a wonderful experience!
The tech was super thorough, and though it took three sizes (and a few adjustments) to get to my perfect pair, I never felt like I was wasting anybody's time. In the end, I got a pair of beautiful gently used skates that feel great, and better yet, I came out of the store feeling like I had been treated like a queen! Seriously... go here.”
11AM - 6PM
346 Newbury St, Boston
Sporting Goods
“Amazing staff. Gorgeous store. They help with new gear and also manage repairs incredibly well. The store has been there forever and it’s maintained beautifully and immaculately by Banshee.”
“I've been doing business with these amazing folks and this absolutely amazing place for over 20 years. I will never go anywhere else
Everything I've ordered has arrived on time, & is packaged well. They're wonderful to work with. I always order by phone. Great staff, knowledgeable and friendly.”
“They sold us non-matching skis. We went back with the receipt 3 weeks later and they refused to take them back because they were a matching set. At the end of the season they again refused them because the skis didn’t match. We never used them.
Update: the manager and I had a discussion and they’ve agreed to give us store credit. I’m happy with the overall outcome.”
“A go-to for sporting goods and sneakers. Supply lots of school teams. Very friendly and helpful staff. It’s not large, but I like that. I don’t feel overwhelmed with the selection.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
141 Needham St, Newton
Sporting Goods
“There were a lot of options! This isnt the place to shop for plus sized people. The gear is great but the clothes dont go past mid-size unless you're a man of course!”
“Great service and incredible shoes! My colleague and I were fitted for running shoes with two vastly different goals and were both pleased with the shoes recommended to us. Will be returning for the next replacement pair.”
“Great sports store. They have the expertise to guide your sports journey regardless whether you are beginner or professional level. Hockey, baseball, lacrosse and more..”
“…, Finally, Knowledgeable, For anything you ask if it’s something you don’t need or you don’t know they will have an option for you and they will explain to you. Why is good, or why is not good for you, What works and what works the best !!!
However, I have been going to the store for more than 10 years and I’m not talking about others location I’m just talking about that exact location in Burlington ????”
“This is the best running store I have ever been to hands down. The owners are amazing people and I never feel pressured into buying here. Their free runs are incredible too!”
11AM - 5PM
101 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
Sporting Goods
“Got a couple heads strung up here, some of the top of the line string jobs I’ve had, you need a head strung up, this is the spot. Strung it exactly how I needed it”
“I’ve been to many NB outlets, and this is by far the best one. The selection is huge, and you will definitely find some heat that you won’t other places! A must visit for any NB fan. Pro Tip - make sure you also check out the flagship store right up the road as well.”
“I recently bought a squash racquet from here and my experience was amazing. Jon was very helpful and made sure I got what I wanted. He even did the restringing at that moment even though they were about to close. I would definitely recommend this place.”
“The staff here are unfailingly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It’s always a pleasure to come to this store. They’re never pushing their products and they’re not snobs about their gear. It’s not what you’d expect! It’s better!”
“Have gotten several jerseys designed and ordered here in the past. Rob is very knowledgeable and responsive. The entire process has typically been under 2 months from initial reach out to delivery”