“Alan went over & above! He's great! He found the parts i was looking for. Then he found additional parts, used parts, that he shared with me for free. Love Alan! Love Rack & Rode!”
“Ellie was an engaged and communicative staff! She handled being shortstaffed well, never wavered in customer service she offered me or others, and gave personal and specific advice. I am excited about my new shoes and upcoming training for the Seattle Half”
“Just stopped by West Seattle Runner to try on some stability running. I didn’t know what I was looking for exactly, but I told Matthew about my preferences and he helped me try a few on. He was super kind and helpful and set me up an account for future purchases while making me feel completely comfortable and not intimidated (as some running stores can be!). I look forward to coming back. Thank you, Matthew!”
“I bought some new skates here today! Brian was very knowledgeable about skates and he answered all my questions in a kind and professional manner. My new skates broke on the first ride and Brian was quick to fix my problem! Overall very professional and I will certainly be coming back to Shop Task next time I need anything inline skate related!”
“Have taken two lessons for kiteboarding through Urban surf up at the Everett Jetty. Overall, great experience, knowledgable teachers with one on one sessions. Additionally, they are exceptionally fair when it comes to time on the water. They don't charge you for the set up and take down time which is just apart of kiteboarding. The teachers will be very honest when you're ready to venture out on your own and provide a ton of knowledge on kiteboarding, like what to watch out for buying used, what features in equipment might be important to you and your specific cases, etc. Overall, if you want to get into kite boarding, this is a very safe and well ran organization. Also, sometimes the wind doesn't blow and their reschedule process is clear and straightforward when that happens.”
“This is gotta be the best place to rent a kayak on Lake Union. The staff is so nice and informative, and the prices are lower than any of the other rental businesses. Finally, they have triple kayaks, which are good for a family with one kid. It’s a very safe place to kayak, and watch the planes, taking off and landing in the lake. We had a great day and we’re so happy we chose this business To rent kayaks from..”
“Jeremy was so helpful!! He made sure each shoe he brought out fit properly, then watched how I walked in them to make suggestions. It was very busy, but he was able to fully help me, while assisting other customers. Best shoe shopping experience ever!”
“These are the kinds of local shops that I want to support, rather than buy everything online. I know next to nothing about skateboarding. Nate had 5 surfskate models in stock, and he welcomed us to try them out in the store. He talked us through pros and cons. He also helped us replace wheels on an inherited skateboard that weren't optimal for our bumpy road. Very chill vibe, will be back.”
“Great selection with kind and knowledgeable staff. Stopped in for the first time today as a complete beginner to flies. These guys instantly greeted me, showed me the flies I was looking for, gave me pointers on their mechanics and use, and kindly answered all of my questions. It was a terrific introduction as a newbie, and I guarantee I'll be back many times as I gain more experience.”
“Amazing store! Went in on my lunch break to replace my worn out Kanken. Ti was super helpful and went above and beyond by even helping me check if my current Kanken was real (it was fake!) Exceptional service and beautiful store 🍀”
“I've been all over the country and I still haven't found a run shop with a better selection of shoes, gear, and nutrition, plus they really know their stuff and have always been super helpful. I've discovered many a new shoe here.”
“Met Brian today on my first visit to the store and he was super friendly and helpful! So glad to have this shop in the city and I’ll for sure be back as I expand my collection.”
“We visited to just buy life vests. Even though we weren't making any big purchases the staff was very friendly and helpful. They gave great advice and checked in on us to make sure we didn't need help. They didn't try to push any other products on us either.”
“Jay is the best. Came in after my driver shaft snapped during a morning round and he was able to fix it in less than 24 hours. He definitely know his stuff when it comes to fitting, and even offered to stick around a little while before closing. If you have any golf needs whatsoever I highley recommend. There’s a reason why he is no stranger to the Seattle golf community. Absolute legend.”
“Great Skate shop, I was looking for the first pro-skate board and they were super helpful sizing it up to my son and gave me great general skateboard info. Would definitely recommend”
“Kylie and Millie were a huge help and absolutely wonderful! I needed to return a heavy bike rack and they helped me transport it from my car. I couldn’t have done it without them!”
“I just started canoeing after a long hiatus from paddling and I was checking out gear for my new hobby. I ran across a hat for boating and found a style that I liked. Unfortunately, the color and size selection was limited. So... I went to the manufacturer's website. There I found a much better selection. Then I saw a color that I thought was... well, hideous, to be frank. I had to take a closer look. What appeared to be a drab floral pattern was in fact a pattern of mushrooms. I studied it. And much like a fungus, it began to grow on me. I checked the availablilty and it wasn't in stock in my size. Oh well. The next morning had me thinking about that hat. I checked the website again. It said that it was available at the flagship store in Ballard, two hours away. So I hopped in my car and took a drive. The hat is perfect. The store? Seattle funky. Not my style. Corduroys, knits and drab Seattle colors predominate. I tried to find something to get for my wife, who likes jewel tones. It didn't happen. That said, if you're into this style then Kavu is a winner. Bags, hats, funky pants and shirts galore. The store is neatly laid out and has a great feel to it. The young woman working there was very helpful and pleasant. I can see myself going back for another hat someday. I'll refrain from posting a picture of myself wearing the hat. That'll save you from a laughter injury.”
“They have some fantastic items on display. Was able to find a really cool shirt, and I got a silver coin they had on display. Definitely a must visit for any big sports fan. They have more than just local teams on display.”
“Great selection of shoes. I have bought two shoes from here recently and will keep coming back. Rodalfo (I think that’s how you spell his name) gives excellent customer service”
“Emissaries of Embroidery, Legends of Lettering, Pharaohs of Fan Gear, Michaelangelo of Monograms... This is an excellent family owned and run business. Trust them with your duds.”
“Looks like I just found the only store in Seattle who would still print name and number on a blank jersey ( let alone on the spot ) and trust me I rang a few. Amazing experience working with Zach and i’m very happy with my purchase. Great customer service, great store and to top it off, massive discounts! Totally recommend”
“Phenomenal staff that didn’t waste any time on my exercise of the right to swap out a pair of shoes that didn’t quite work for me. They even gave me completely new insoles. Love both the process and the hassle free end result. Thanks! BZ/JUSTICE SMILES, pllc”
“I'm a regular visitor to the Kraken Community Iceplex team store. They carry pretty much every type of Seattle Kraken or Coachella Valley Firebirds merch, and they can add names and/or numbers to haters while you wait. I love their clearance rack!”
“Amazing store. Specifically went there for an ichiro shirt but they didn't have my size XL. I ended up ordering a customized ichiro jersey of my pick instead. Took almost 9hrs to get my shirt custom done during the game that same day. I went to the pick up at around 9pm during the game. ask them if the shirt was done, the lady finds my shirt on the rack and it was still plain. They said they'll text me and then not even ten minutes later the jersey is done. If it only takes 10-15minutes why make the person wait the whole day...... Other than that amazing store. Amazing staff. A lot of merch and memorbilia just hard finding shirts my size for a very popular hall of famer. I also bought a Bryan woo signed autograph baseball. Very happy. And also bought a mystery gift. Got a jp crawford card w/baseball patch memorbilia with it as well. Happy customer. Just sad that my custom jersey took 9hrs to get done when it really took 10-15minutes. Visiting from out of state and first time watching a MLB game as well. Had a lot of fun.”
“Pepe and Sofia are freakin rockstars! Give those people a damn raise. They were so kind and helpful, and I was more than happy to get a new board set up because of them. I’ll definitely be back for more skateboarding goods. Keep kicking ass! Solid spot for sure.”
“I like that this business has a family owned vibe to it. It is alwsys immaculately kept and you can tell they keep their work organized. I implicitly trust my life saving equipment to be serviced here. They are responsive to phone call (answered by a sweet human!) and email as well.”
“Love these guys and their gorgeous dog. Top quality embroidery. Very flexible with designs and willingness to logo small batches. Customer service and quality spot on! - from Windworks Sailing”
“Great selection of classic, basic & the latest Mariners gear. Full size runs of all t's & hats. Helpful & knowledgeable staff. Quick & easy exchange of a fitted cap that seemed a bit off from my normal size. Huge selection for such a limited square footage store. Spaced well, but a tiny bit crowded if multiple shoppers are looking at the same area.”
“Gianni went out of his way to make sure that he made my customized hat exactly the way I asked for. He provided top notch customer service and was very committed to making sure I was satisfied with my hat. Job well done, sir!”
“Worth a stop if you’re keen on some Huskies gear. Probably not really their fault, more likely that I went in during playoffs… but in stock size selection could have been better.”
The outdoor retailer plans to open a 100,000-square-foot store in College Station, Texas, in 2028. It'll sit along State Highway 6, north of William D. Fitch Parkway, next to a Costco and in front of the future South College Station baseball and softball complex. On Sept. 24, the College Station City Council approved a $10.84 million sale of 28 acres in a unanimous vote. Bass Pro gets about 14 acres for its store. Dallas-based Corinth Properties will build a mixed-use project with restaurants and an event plaza on the other 14.
Fan Outfitters aims to be the ultimate one-stop shop for local professional, college, and even high school team merchandise. The company's unique "hyperlocal" approach is the brainchild of its parent company Lids Sports Group. Just six months after launching, Fan Outfitters has already opened 12 locations in cities like Phoenix, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Lexington, and Tampa. The massive 5,500 square-foot spaces are stocked with jerseys, trading cards, replica helmets, and much more across 12-15 local teams.
