I LOVE Rapid Transit. The store is staffed--on the "shoe side"--by athletes who know what they are…read moretalking about. The Rapid Transit staff gave me fantastic advice on shoes several years ago and I have gratefully stuck with the same brand and model since. So, obviously service is top-notch. I am also happy to share that prices are competitive with--or cheaper than--certain big box sports stores. My shoes were 20% less than the big box retailer's price. Rapid Transit also has a great selection of Penn State gear for Nittany Lion fans. Shop local. Shop quality. Shop Rapid Transit.

Probably closer to four stars, but the guys working here were so nice and helpful that their…read morefriendliness and charm went a long way with me today. We came in looking for deals on some white Penn State gear for next week's white out and was not disappointed in the selection of items available at a very reasonable price. Hats were $28-35 and the hooded sweatshirts were a nice $45. Running shoes (we only checked the prices for comparison) were a little more expensive than the chains, but supporting local businesses could justify the difference in cost. I don't think you'll find Nike and other major brands, but you will find something!

It has been a couple of decades since my last visit…read more 1 they moved 2 they are just a "snooty" helpful as my experiences from 1988-1992. Used to think it was just the "poor college kid" treatment but even as middle aged person they still give you the you should appreciate us approach. A decent selection of outdoor clothing, a much smaller selection of ski boots and ski than I recall. They also resell LL Bean items. Footwear associates were quick to offer assistance. When checking out, be prepared to pay a premium to the local shopping experience and the tacky "who assisted you?" obviously for a commission credit is uncomfortable!

Appalachian Outdoors is one of the best shops in the area! The staff is helpful and knowledgeable…read moreabout their gear, and the store has a wide variety of equipment and apparel in stock. They have a great selection of outdoor clothes, packs, camping equipment, and shoes in lots of different styles and colors-- the Cotopaxi gear is especially eye-catching. Both times I've been in the staff has been incredibly helpful. A salesperson helped me pick out a great pair of Salomon hiking boots last year, and a pair of "On"running shoes most recently. The running shoes they carry are mostly for trail running, but an employee helped me find a pair of street running shoes that were just what I was looking for. Plus, they have a bunch of cool outdoor games for sale, like frisbees, cards and hacky sacks. Overall, I look forward to stopping in at AO whenever I need new gear!

the staff here were really nice! theyre always updating the store with new stuff and they always…read moreplay good music

So Urban Outfitters has finally made its way to State College. Located right in the heart of…read moredowntown State College is where you can find a haven for college kids. This Urban is pretty much the same cookie cutter layout that you'd find in any major city or mall. The store itself is split into two floors, with the first floor dedicated to women, and the second floor to men and other misc items. Traffic throughout the store isn't too bad throughout the week, as students are scattered around downtown and campus so there isn't really ever a line here. As far as the selection goes, it pretty much has everything you'd find at a full-fledged Urban Outfitters. From shoes, to random books, to clothes, you'll find them all over at Urban. This place is great for the college student who's on a budget, but on the downside, the quality of the clothing and other things sold here is mediocre. For an older individual who wants more quality items, you probably would want to shy away from Urban. Just come here to buy a t-shirt for $20, and if it rips after 5x of wear, then oh well!

Generally have been pleased with kohls. Good for basics…read more Did not realize until today that they are campaign donators to the worst candidate in history.

Kohls has always been my "zen" place. The past few years, their clothing selection has been going…read moredownhill. I get nicer things from Amazon. However, I recently made purchases that earned me $60.00 in Kohls cash. Previously you were able to use the cash 10 days after the expiration. My expiration date was 6/29/25. On the morning of 6/30/25 I tried to order $90.00 worth of rugs using my earned cash and was told I couldn't use it because they changed the policy. I plan to return all items, buy them again during Kohls cash days, get my rugs and cut up that card and never shop there again. I won't be surprised if they go out of business. Their customer service and Kohls cash policies are not helping them get business.

Yikes, not entirely sure why this store is still operating in the manner that it is. You can tell…read morethat this place was installed in the mall at a time when there was higher foot traffic. That means that it is too big for its own good. Walking in you can visibly see that there is not enough stock to fill the shelves. I don't know if they are setting this store up for closure or they just decided that less stock was better. However, I did end up purchasing a pair of shoes from here nonetheless. After finding them I browsed a bit more, but that didn't take long since, like I just stated, there wasn't much stock to look over. Customer service was kind of amazing when I interacted with the staff. They were helpful and courteous. And if the store is about to close, they did not let on that this was the case.

The shoe dept sells shoes ranging in quality from cheap junky shoes to mid-higher end brands…read more They're almost always running some kind of sale, so good deals are everywhere. The store is spacious with wide carpeted aisles, seating areas, a TV for kids, departments for men, women, teens, and children, and includes a smaller adjacent room with all clearances shoes. There's also numerous shoe-related items and accessories such as shoe cleaners, bags, socks, etc.

Called on a Thursday to set up an appointment for pointe shoes. Was told the person who would be…read morefitting my daughter would call me back in an hour. No return phone call. Called 4 or more times on Friday during different times--answering machine. Decided to head to Altoona to The Dance Shop where they answered on the third ring and were incredibly accommodating! Boo!! Poor business practices and EXTREMELY poor customer service.

It's always interesting to tour a mall that has died and is actively attempting to resurrect…read moreitself. Give or take 35 storefronts that are occupied. That's if you count the non-retail establishments as viable locations to visit in a mall. I did take a stroll around the mall just to get a feel of the layout. It is a fairly decent sized mall, and I can see this place being busy back when it first opened and years beyond that. But like one reviewer has stated in a prior review, once stores started open up on the main drag through town which make those stores more accessible to the university students, the mall started to decline. Along my route through the mall I did make multiple stops along the way. Into and out of a few select stores. An oddity of this mall is that there is no food court or any type of eatery to speak of. That could be chalked up to the year that it was originally built, 1968. But that does not explain why they didn't think about this with each of the expansions they did on this mall. You could have at least thought about having a food court in one of the wings. Enough with the depressing thoughts about this place. There seems to be some light at the end of this very narrow tunnel. Each of the vacant anchor stores have already been filled, or will be filled shortly. Although, when you think of anchor stores, you don't think of those stores as your typical anchor store. But when you think about it, when you think of a mall now, they do not reflect what a typical mall is. Maybe with the addition of the mini casino here soon that will draw some stores. Whether it be a wonky national chain or a local spot that sees the potential. Only time will tell.

Nittany Mall is troubled and there's no way around that. It's too far away from the university and…read moredoesn't have the trendier shopping and dining options North Atherton Street does. Externally, the mall around the former Bon-Ton looks massively out of date. The mall is also small for an area with such a large population. Parking lot is in surprisingly good shape except for parts around the former Macy's. Every anchor since 2015 has left Nittany Mall, with the only replacement being Dunham's Sports. Rural King is to open in the former Sears at a TBD date. Nittany's layout is similar to the now closed Phillipsburg Mall in New Jersey. Interior was clearly renovated at some point as the mall has a 90's color scheme. Nittany's interior is in surprisingly good shape with almost no water damage, a common sight in a mall like this. Tenant mix is that of a dying mall. Several national chains still call the mall home, but those are mixed among the many empty storefronts. Several local businesses have space here. Planet Fitness has no mall entrance, a bad thing for the amount of space they occupy. A local senior center also uses space. Mall does have a bookstore, Bradley's Book Outlet. Nittany Mall has no food court. I would estimate Nittany Mall will not be open in five years, but some of the anchors might. After seeing this mall in person, it would also be a challenge to de-mall portions of Nittany without significant investment. The current owners, Namdar Realty Group, do not make those investments, making the future of the mall uncertain.

This is one of my favorite places to shop…read more Mostly High quality name brand merchandise. They are not cheap. They have a good selection for adults and children. If you are looking for average run of the mill merch then you won't find it here.

The staff were very kind and the there are lots of clothing to choose from. Very high quality and…read morelasts. Very over priced though.

they definitely sell cute clothes but theyre very overpriced. i also felt like the one employee…read moreworking there was a bit rude.

All the girls I know love the ladies section, the men's section in the back is better than any in…read moretown. The owner is the the main sales associate so you know that you are getting the best help you possibly can. Store front parking ( in the back actually ) with no meters ! It's pretty much unheard of in State College.