I was in Country Ski a few weeks back getting ready for my snowboarding trip to Whistler for New…read moreYears. I needed some soft goods and since I don't have much time to stay up to speed with what's going on in gear world, I was looking to enlist the help of their staff. Usually I don't do this, especially in specialty shops, because I don't like the pressure to buy or bad vibes for not knowing ridiculous details of what I thought was just a sweater. One of the sales guys approached me (Ray, I think?) while I was checking out their jackets. Being a reduce, reuse, recycle kinda guy, i was happy to learn the Planet Earth jackets they stock use sustainable fabrics. They had a great selection which made finding something that fit my style easy. Ray was asking me questions while I was grabbing some other stuff and he suggested I check out their custom footbeds. I've been using Superfeet and love them, but felt a step up in the footbed department would be instrumental in getting my riding to the next level. I was hoping the custom footbeds would have an impact similar to using the right running shoes for my foot/strike. They worked out way better than I expected! I had no problems with the new boots I got for Christmas (K2 Maysis) on my first day out. Footbed and boot overall felt great. That was a huge for my week long trip in Whistler! The gears kept me dry, warm, and comfortable which is precisely what I need. Custom footbeds are killer. It's a huge step up! Got a great deal on everything. Knowledgeable staff helped me find some things I might have missed (they even had a helmet delivered the next morning from one of their other stores), and they gave me some great advice on caring for my equipment, too. 5 stars for customer service, price, and selection.

This place is amazing! I came in here recently to buy my first set of skis and boots, and as a…read morenovice skier, I was worried of being upsold. The staff couldn't have been nicer and happily answered all of my questions. They didn't pressure me at all and spent a ton of time working with me to find the perfect gear. I got an incredible deal on boots and skis with the summer mark downs. Shout out Dave for his time and attention! Highly recommend!!!

Can't recommend this shop highly enough! It's contained within the Skating Club, so that's the…read morebuilding you want to look out for. I will be taking skating classes for the first time and my mother dug out her old (50+ years!) but barely worn skates and gave them to me. I brought them to the shop to ask if it's actually feasible for me to skate with them and, if it is, to get them sharpened. I love a shop that very clearly explains the pros and cons of each decision and doesn't push you into making a purchase. They explained that if I decide to go beyond my first few sessions of lessons, I'll likely want the support offered by new boots (and pulled down boots from their shelves to show me the difference in ankle structure and support), but for now there's no reason I shouldn't be able to use them, pointing out that my ankles don't lean in when I lace into them. They sharpened my skates for me quickly while I waited and I bought soft guards. Now my hand-me-down skates are all set for my classes! Needless to say, if I decide to continue with skating, there's nowhere else I'll go to purchase skates.

Amazing skate sharpening, super friendly and good selection of gear. I had a bad sharpening…read moreexperience at a different shop and they were able to completely fix my blades.

This is our go-to for figure skates and sharpening for the past 10 years. You just need to tell…read morethem what level your skater is, and they'll take good care of you. If the skate in pinching in an area, they can bump the boot out or add padding. My daughter started with Jacksons doing single jumps and is now in Edeas doing double combos as a collegiate skater. We have always been happy with the skates & service and highly recommend Cooke's.

Took my kid in this weekend to get fitted for some hockey skates and the employees could not have…read morebeen nicer. Amazing staff with a phenomenal selection of hockey skates. The fitting process was way more in detail then I had expected and they really took the time to help us. Definitely recommend Cookes if you are in need of skates.

Boston Ski + Tennis in Westborough is my go to ski store. They work with you, understand your…read moreprofile and needs and get you into the right equipment, not just based on their inventory. Mike and Mike are so knowledgeable. They spent time with multiple members of my family to get the right boot foot. And the skis we are in are all great. Definitely going this season to get set up with our equipment.

They are friendly, super-knowledgable and you can tell they tailor their help and conversation to…read morethe experience level of the customers. I saw/heard one self-professed beginner being helped with everything, sounding so thankful. I did the ski simulatror and it was awesome. I've been skiing since i was 4, and this is an amazing feature. It works you as hard as you're willing to work or as easy as you want to go. Perfect to help the ski legs, and a great way to try out different boots. I'd like to do it more just as a great dryland workout! P.S: They have a staff dialed in on tennis and pickleball as well. They string racquets and for pickle they have a great demo program I'm going to do this weekend!

When it comes to hockey equiment sales or service, they are one of the very best. No matter what…read morelevel of hockey or figure skater you are, this is the go to place for all needs. Many chain stores have high school kids dealing in equipment. This is true of fitting skates. Zwicker's has highly experianced people. Wayne is perhaps the most knowledgable skate sharpening expert you will find. Do not trust you blades to a machine! Go to an expert for sharpening. Been going to Zwiickers for over 40 years and never had a problem. They match everyone else price - so don't fall for fake deals someplace else.

They know there stuff for sure. Decades of experience, full lines of equipment and service bar…read morenone. Five starts seems like not enough!

I have worked with Don for all of my tennis needs for the last 5+ years. His services are spot on…read moreand his advice is even better!

Don was outstanding, I called him to add a new grip to my racket and he told me he could have it…read moredone quickly when I stopped by. Excellent customer service, I highly recommend going to Nett Strings for racket repairs or to purchase a new racket.

We have had several baseball gloves restrung here over the years. They do great work, fair prices,…read moreand quick turnaround..

To start off, I will say they have a very nice staff. With that being said, I went to get my…read morelacrosse head strung for $30 the other day and it did not come out good at all. I brought it in 1 week in advance and the day it was meant to be done they said they hadn't even started it. Once I picked it up, I immediately knew the quality wasn't great but I was in a rush so I paid the $30 just for the time they spent and because I was in a rush. I just went to Lacrosse Unlimited to ask to get it restrung and they called it "atrocious" and restrung it for me for free. In short, don't get lacrosse heads strung here, make the drive to lacrosse unlimited or a place reputable to get them strung.

Nowadays all shopping is done online so it's great when you can find a good store to try the…read moreproduct before you get it, especially with shoes where there are many cheap knock offs, so you don't really know what you are buying until it arrives. Prices might not be as cheap as buying online, but here you get great service too. My wife goes there often to buy running shoes, and the first time, she tried a few and the women working there, was helping her find a pair with the best feel based on the feedback. This is a local business worth supporting.

My shoe size is unusual but it is what I have been wearing for many years. The sales person talked…read moreme into buying a smaller size. When I came back with the shoes and said they didn't fit, the same sales person did not offer to help me find a better fit or even say "whoops, maybe we should try again.". I would have appreciated a "sorry," or something. For the cost of running shoes, at least a little sympathy would have been welcomed.