I was searching for shoes with a friend and needed to try on about four shoes. We were assisted by…read morean employee named Robert, and received absolutely amazing service. He had fast service, was respectful, and patient. I look forward to visiting this location again and receiving the same service as I was given today! Thanks Robert!

This store does have a lot of options compared to the one closer to my home but like most seem to…read morehave little staff to help with anything including checking out. Only one register and associate for a store tat large on a Friday afternoon in Spring seems a little nuts but that's today's world I guess. The store always seems a little messy at least on the first floor. The second seems to be a little better organized at least in the golf section. The pricing is like all others. Ya Gotta Pay to Play. So pay I do. I do appreciate their rewards program. I love a good reward or coupon. Keeping the husband up in cute golf clothes and making sure he has his favorite balls to smack in the face= Happy husband which= Happy wife. It works both ways.

Absolutely love this shop!! I love their apparel and the atmosphere. They definitely make sure…read moretheir customers are happy! Best skate shop in Charlotte!! ‼‼‼‼

Great service! Great selections! Awesome shoe selections! Love the staff! Priced right!read more

Part 2 of 8/2 review...by repeated request;-)…read more So....ever so slowly the screaming Hellish pain ebbed and I was able to hobble out the door (with assistance from kind S & SS employees). I could see in too far distance Charlotte Running Company where I met another saint and fellow Brad: https://www.charlotterunning.com/brad He refused payment when he called me an Uber to the hospital. His words were more than just sympathetic, but empathetic as he told me the tales - what would later be diagnosed in my case - broke his clavicle 3 times! Upon days later getting the super pain pills from CVS (too painful to leave the house + waking a few times from a drug-induced haze after the pharmacy had closed, + it being a Sunday once) I thankfully returned to CRC and S & SS with flowers, herbs, and vegetables from Nut Hill Farm - where I help a 70+ year-old brother-in-Christ Jim Mundorf. As I was telling the bigger and better Brad just yesterday, it was my most painful injury only to be outdone possibly by when I fell on a barbed wire fence while climbing a tree - at the wise age of 10- & grabbed the wrong branch (I knew it seconds before). Gratefully, the next-door neighbor (Ms. Rutledge, R.N. Ret.) heard my wails, cries, and screams and pulled my of the fence i was hanging from. Wanna see the scar:-!

Went in to buy a snowboard setup for a trip with family and the staff was super helpful. The boots…read morefit great for my time out west and the setup was exactly what I needed. Solid prices for the quality and will 100% go back.

Very helpful here!!…read more Anytime you have questions they have answers. They really know about all of their gear and let you test it to see what works best for you. They will most definitely help outfit you. There was a younger gentleman that helped me find the best ground mat. I ended up with the ultralight Sea to Summit. I'll be back.

Last December, I got a fabulous, last minute invite to meet friends in Vermont/New…read moreHamphHampshireire. I was excited to go, but didn't have any cold weather gear! Ninety minutes before I had to check for my flight, I visited the Park Road store with my empty roller bag. The store had good selections and Caroline, my favorite staffer, stepped up to work her magic . After an intensive hour of sorting options, I had a stellar collection of nicely fitting gear from head to toe. Our selections worked great for my winter trip and I'm still enjoying my gear. Heartfelt kudos to Caroline and the entire team at Great Outdoor Provisions. I can't imagine any other place in Charlotte where pro staff would gear me up with humor and brisk purpose. Thanks for making my crazy shopping surge, fast, fun, friendly and laser focused. With warm appreciation, Lee

I honestly never heard of this store until recently when I was looking for some sneakers that had…read moresold out on Nike.com. When it came up in my Google search I thought it was an online company but was shocked to see several locations in the Charlotte area. Sadly the shoes I purchased didn't fit, but with their fast (and free) shipping I was able to visit this store pretty quickly after they arrived to get my refund. The store is small but has a nice selection for men, women and kids including clothes. Making my return was painless and quick. I paid using Apple Pay and was able to get my refund the same way. The store employees were friendly too. This store location is conveniently near 85 in the University area and shares the parking lot with World Market, Hobby Lobby etc.

Just tried to return an infant shoe. The sneakers were just brought yesterday & I wanted to…read moreexchange the shoes for a different size. We had the receipt & was told "No" because the shoes were a little dirty at the bottom. You couldn't even tell they were dirty. Also, yesterday there were other people in there returning items & getting their money back. We just wanted to exchange the shoes for a different size, that's it! Don't shop at this location! They don't know what customer service is if it hit them in the face!

This place is great! Lots of awesome equipment (new and used). The staff is extremely knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. I will definitely be back!

I came in after visiting another soccer store, and this place was huge in comparison. The selection…read morewas impressive, and I walked out with a free bucket along with some tennis balls to help with hand-eye coordination for my goalie. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming to everyone who came in, including myself. They even offered some great advice on additional drills and equipment I could use with my team, which I really appreciated. I'm very happy with my experience and will definitely be coming back.

I've been in the market for some new running shoes. Much of what I read online mentioned getting…read morefitted so I decided to stop by Charlotte Running Co. I was helped by a kind staff member, Jack. He scanned my feet, analyzed my run, and helped me to find a shoe which fit well and felt well. The process was far more in-depth than any running training I'd have done before. Charlotte Running Co. was incredibly helpful in finding the perfect pair of shoes. I definitely recommend stopping by to level up your running game. The whole team is knowledgeable and dedicated to the sport of running, so you can't go wrong.

I stopped by to pick up my race packet. Before exiting the store I stopped to look at women's…read morerunning shoes. Specially, I asked to try on Hoka's. The associate was sucking on a cup of juice or soda!! I got the impression that the sales associate was bothered by my questions. He can best be characterized as condescending and rude. . He insisted that I had no idea what I wanted!! I am confused, is that why customers try on shoes??? More importantly, If I had been informed at the time of my initial inquiry that there is a 25.00 fee to try on a shoe I would have not wasted his time!! . Incredibly, I was advised that trying on different styles is time consuming. Notably, I had a prior history of purchasing running shoes from This location!! I will not return. In the end, I went to Dick's and purchased my Hoka's. I was not charged 25.00 to try on different styles to ensure that I purchased the right shoe.

Great store and great clothing. A fun shopping experience…read more The store manager was super attentive throughout our long visit

Huge selection of military style gear. Highly recommend checking them out. 5 stars knowledgeable…read morestaff

Great store, variety of clothes, brands and outdoor gear. There is something for everyone in the…read morefamily from the guys, women, youth, and dogs. All the workers are very attentive, eager to help out. My in-laws enjoy coming to the store every time they are on town from Eastern NC. Our family enjoys their Patagonia selection. And their free wrapping it's always a plus. Thank you Jesse Brown.

I used to love this store as a smaller, local-er alternative to big chains like REI. I've been…read moredropping by from time to time for several years now. I'm honestly surprised they've managed to survive for so long. However, they do seem to have a hand on a niche market - fly fishing. If I did any fly fishing, I'd be in here for sure to get geared up. Nearly half of the store is dedicated to fly fishing. It's a novel experience to come by and check out all the flies even if you don't actually do any fishing. Nowadays though I don't bother going to that part of the store. They have a good selection of shoes and hiking boots, several knives and utility tools, clothes, jackets, underwear, backpacks and bags. There are some knick-knacks throughout for camping, hiking and the outdoor lifestyle but the selection and variety is very limited. On a recent stop in here I was looking at bags and the shopkeeper asked if I needed help. I struck up a conversation about what bag I was specifically looking for and mentioned that they didn't have it. He just kinda said "oh" and that was about it. Didn't offer to look around for me in case I was missing something. Didn't offer to order it in for me online. It was an incredibly awkward experience. In fact, it sort of compares to many of my recent visits in here because staff has not always been particularly engaging. They seem to just stare at you intently as you walk around the store browsing. Like they think you'll swipe something. The prices are a bit high on things. But prices are always high on outdoor gear, really. They'd be the same at about any other outdoors store. The thing here is that, being a local shop, they can't really offer the sort of membership-based, nationwide deals that big chain stores can.

We have been to Academy Sports a number of times. We just do not get there often as it is out of…read moreour way and we don't always need things from there. However, when we do go, the employees are friendly and helpful, as we have asked for help locating products, purchasing exercise equipment, etc. For the most part, I would say Academy has a great selection of items at a reasonable price - we have bought hiking apparel/shoes, hiking equipment, clothes, large exercise equipment, and even things for our smoker. On a side note, we have had our dog with us, and they have allowed him to come into the store.

-=VERY IRRESPONSIBLE AS A GUN DEALER=- I purchased a…read moreweatherby element 2 about a week ago. I went sport clay shooting on Friday. I just found out there is a recall for the bolt from Weatherby. This recall was issued on January 19, 2026!!!!!!! I was not informed about this! "having bolts that were improperly heat treated and, accordingly, do not conform to Weatherby's specifications." Academy Sports said this is on their site. It doesn't display anything about the recall when I am on the page for the gun.