Always amazing service and wonderful selection of sporting gear for every endeavor. The…read morehigh-quality equipment does not come cheap however. Check options at the clearance racks and you can find some deals. Interesting points program that you can utilize to save as well. This is definitely a location to find sporting equipment that you will not find in other retail settings.

This West Des Moines REI is probably the only one in Iowa. I stopped in to look at their luggage…read moreselection, before making a possible online REI purchase when the next member sale comes around. The store is sizable enough, with lots of familiar sections and selections that I've come to expect in other REI stores. Store staff were friendly and very helpful. I'm sure I'll stop by again during one of my fairly frequent Iowa trips.

"Went into Dick's this morning for some golf shoes, and right when I walked in, this beautiful lady…read moreEunequa was at the door and greeted me. She pointed me straight to where the golf shoes were. The guy helping me out there was awesome also--super helpful, knew his stuff. Then when I got up to the register, Eunequa helped me again and saved me some money by getting me the Dick's Sporting Goods MasterCard. She was really great. Five stars, definitely recommend this store!" I felt great value for my investment.

Don't do it. My foreign exchange daughter bought a pair of wrestling shoes in October of 2025. She…read morehas worn them to practice and meets. THe soles on both shoes are falling off. Of course we don't have the receipt anymore because she's worn them and intended to keep them. We tried to return them to Dick's. They won't take back worn shoes, that's their policy. I get that policy, but these are clearly damaged, we're not just trying to return them, we need defect free shoes. So we were told to call adida to have the warrant taken care of. I called Adidas and they need a receipt to return them. I had to communicate with her parents across the pond, to get a copy of the bank statement for date, time and dollar amount. All that is in Spanish format, so I had to calculate euros to dollars, and figure out the time difference. I called the store back to find out I had to call corporate. I finally got a copy of the receipt. Then have to call Adidas back to file a claim. What a cluster F***. Do better Dick's. I won't be shopping there again. Scheels it is.

I might be the only person that feels this way...However I don't like hearing from the 3 older guys…read morebehind the gun counter that they all handled my firearm talking about it like a toy. My unique, high dollar purchase doesn't give you the right to touch it. Check the serial number and put it back. If it's not yours then hands off. I don't know what they've touched and I doubt they wash up. I wasn't even rude during this transaction. I said thank you and have a great day and this old guy replies "no". Unprofessional! Buy elsewhere.

I think this store is under appreciated. While the service can be slow, especially around the…read moreholidays, it is probably the best option for the serious outdoors person in my area. Good selection of inventory, good prices, and occasional sales. clothes and camping are more limited, but hunting, fishing gear is excellent.

Best place in Iowa to gear your Scout up at... They always have up to date stock and the staff is…read morealways helpful from the minute you walk in the door to check out. They have a tailor available for any altering or sewing that needs to be done...if you don't want to do it yourself. Sometimes you have to leave your uniform for a day or two, but it's worth the wait. The shop is located just inside the doors of the Mid-Iowa Fred Maytag II Scout Center so if you've never been here before make sure you check out the grounds and the facilities.

Stoked and Fontenelle are just a few doors down from each other here in the East Village. They…read morehave similar "Portland" vibes and I think complement each other. Fontenelle is perhaps more fashion, while Stoked takes that theme to the sporting outdoors. Hence, there is some overlap in their respective offerings. I wandered in yesterday and admired the selections over 2 floors and discovered some interesting camping and outdoor cooking options. I had a nice chat with an owner and came away knowing that I'd be back with a better developed shopping list. Stoked has a good website to help that along.

I went into stoked looking for topo design, and they had literally everything and so much more…read more They had onewheels, camping gear, benchmade knifes and Super73 bikes. Definitely recommend this store!

All fine and polite service....until you need to return. Read the fine print - not many stores…read morewon't accept returns anymore. You can get store credit, but many of their items are quite expensive and if you don't want anything else you may be out a good bit of money.

Any time I've been in Des Moines the last couple years, I've made it a point to stop in at…read moreFontenelle Supply Co. in the East Village area. I swear that I'm walking into a Portland Oregon shop (like Tanner or Machus) when I see the unique collection of leather goods, outdoor accessories (like Filson) and associated fashion (like waxed jeans from Red Clouds Collective of Portland). It's fun to look around and imagine the possibilities. They have their own leather shop in the back and they will do custom orders. I asked that take one of their passport holder designs and add a "flap and snap" feature to keep it all together better. That was done, mailed, and in my hands within a couple weeks.

Very polite and fixed my 4 bait casters in a timely manner. The function and look like brand new…read more This is the place to go for reel repair for sure. Stapled his card behind my wall of rods so I remember who to call for the best service around. Great service Glenn.

First time having my reels tuned up and they look brand new. Time to get back on the lake!read more