They server people up good and then again…read more Their Top Ten Most Wanted items that they have the one (4U) for you are (not in this particle order stella) - Bikes - Dumbells - Adult Baseball Gloves - exercise Bikes - Golf Goofy - Golf Drivers - Hockey Sticks AND & - Mini Tramps Yo

The owner, Mike, is really outgoing and super helpful, and I don't feel any buying pressure when…read moreI'm in the store. It's like a used bookstore of sporting equipment, which feels very comfortable. Yesterday I stopped in looking for a free-standing pull-up bar, on a whim that they might have it, and lo and behold they had a Power Tower that was exactly what I needed. Mike was very can-do and cleared out a space for me to try it out, adjusting the height so it would work for me (I'm 6'7", hence the need for a pull-up higher than a door frame bar), and gave me plenty of space and no pressure to try it out. I bought it on the spot. I knew it probably wouldn't fit in my car and was only there for groceries at the Valli's supermarket in the same shopping center, and asked if I could could pick it up tomorrow (today) and Mike worked out when he'd have it disassembled by in time for me, and then offered to drop it off at my place at the end of the day for free (given I live relatively close in South Evanston), which was amazing and I took him up on it. This morning I woke up and couldn't get the idea of doing pull-ups at home out of my head, and stopped by at 10:30 am just after they opened, and Mike was not at all surprised to see me, was very ready to disassemble the item and try to load it into my car, and sure enough my car was too small. He then, unbelievably, offered to drive it over to my place on the spot. I was incredulous that he'd give me that kind of time during the business day. Besides this exceptional customer service experience (I hope I don't get Mike in trouble with customers asking for home delivery! ), they also have great selection and I've gotten a used skateboard there for my daughter and water bottles. When my daughter gets old enough to play sports, I'm sure I'll be back. And as I'm kitting out my home gym setup, this will be my first stop.

The store itself was neat and easy to navigate. 5/5 stars…read more I came to the store in the morning and the bathroom was pretty gross. It was obvious that a cleaning crew hadn't tended to it. Each stall had something brown smeared somewhere on the floor or on the wall. The soap at both sinks were empty. 1/5 stars This review is rated so high specifically because of Alana and Veronica at DSW in Skokie. They both were personable and friendly in addition to providing great customer service. 10 out of 5 stars for both of them. Thanks, Ladies!!!

Been here over the years and often find nice shoes or accessories to get. It's clean, well…read moreorganized and staff encounters are friendly. I will keep on going ;)

I needed a Bears visor on short notice for Bears Training Camp, so I did a little research and…read morefound this store offered pickup in the city within 24 hours. It was an incredible deal as well. As soon as I arrived, I noticed the great curb appeal and convenient parking lot. After a certain time, you do have to be buzzed in, but once inside, I was instantly greeted. The store has everything you could need for all of your Chicago sports teams, and they even offer custom items! Rebecca was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the pickup process was easy breezy. The store was clean, organized, and well stocked. I can't believe this was my first visit, but it definitely won't be my last. Happy shopper!

The service of staff is excellent- never in a hurry to rush you out.Helpful with new merchandise…read morealso

In a few months I will be running an out of state half marathon in the Mojave desert and was asking…read moremy FB running community if they had any suggestions for running gear to prepare for the elements. I got a number of responses and a lot of them were things I didn't even think I would need but found extremely useful. I haven't done a half marathon in almost 10 years and I forgot how important it was to properly fuel myself for endurance runs. These days nutrition and electrolyte tabs aren't cutting it for me anymore. I don't want to hit a wall once I start hitting the 8-10 mile marker so energy gels have been helping me push through with ease and REI has plenty of them. They mostly carry the GU brand and HoneyStinger. I've been trying out flavors and found a couple that I like. REI despite their items being on the pricier side have great selection and quality gear. I was able to get everything I needed in prep for race day. I didn't encounter any issues with staff. It felt more like, "We'll leave you alone unless you need something." I'm totally fine with that. It's an upscale comprehensive sporting goods store with a good amount of items in stock. I was actually impressed with the women's shoe selection. They had more HOKAs in stock compared to Road Runner Sports in Wilmette. I know I could've easily gotten HOKAs online but I'm the type (especially when it comes to apparel and shoes) to want to test items out in person for fit. Had I known they had better availability with more colors in stock, I would've bought my shoes here. REI is granola and you'll need to bring your own bag to shop. They are officially bagless and no longer provide single-use shopping bags at checkout. Parking is easy since it's nestled within a strip mall. I was able to get a spot in front with no issues.

The manager was able to fulfill a return for me even though it didn't fall under the return policy…read more very kind and I will be returning to this location

You can buy shoes at any shoe store or athletic shop, the 5 stars is for the service, thank you May…read more(and the salesman).

I stopped in looking for a specific women's Hoka model. A staff member told me it wasn't available…read morein my size but mentioned another store might have it. Instead of offering to check, she suggested I look at other Hokas and then went into the back. I was hoping for a little more help and left feeling disappointed with the service.

I really don't have the time to review places I get serviced at, but I really feel the need to give…read morethese guys props. I first came here to get some hockey skates for my 5 yo boy and was immediately impressed by the calm, caring demeanor that their staff showed towards my family and I, despite my 2yo doing as much collateral damage as possible. These guys get that not all customers are aficionados, and are adept at gauging your knowledge, then supplementing it without making you feel like an idiot. After taking my son skating more, I found that I really needed some new skates of my own. Despite not living anywhere near this store, I made the deliberate drive back here and picked up some skates for myself. Now, my feet are shaped like loafs of bread, so it took some trial and error. Conner was patient with me and spent the time to hunt for a specific skate that ultimately fit my lumps perfectly. I honestly didn't know that skates didn't need to be painful, I swear. On top of it all, they sharpened my boy's skates for free while I was waiting, as long as I promised not to talk about it. And I'm as good as my word!

I just wanted to share how much I appreciated the service & selection when I brought my 5 year old…read moreboy in for some new Hockey skates. I'll be back!

If you want any soccer gears, this is the place to go! Parking is right outside... convenient…read morelocation We like the service. Nice and friendly. Price of items are expensive but what sports gear these days are not???

I placed an order thru the website. My sons team uniform came in, but I had purchased 2…read morepersonalized backpacks. We only received one. I have sent 3 emails and have been calling the phone number provided on their confirmation email. No-one picks the phone up or returns calls. And I have yet to receive a response via email. I paid for two backpacks; I think it's only fair I get the second one. School starts soon, and the number of weeks it took them to get me this order really worries me about getting my child's backpack in time for school. This is highly unprofessional.

I've been coming to Scandinavian Ski Shop for years, even when I was a child. This place was been a…read morestaple of Glenview and I hope they never close. We have bought jackets, ski googles and helmets and today, a whole snowboarding set up for my daughter. They have a phenomenal selection of all things snow. If you want it, they probably have it. Their prices are reasonable and they have amazing sales. If you buy boots there, they will heat mold them for free. They also mounted the bindings for free as well. We also received a couple of other goodies. They explain the pros and cons of each thing so you can make an informed decision. There is no hard sell. We actually bought boots from Thirty-two directly, but they were the wrong size after they measured my daughter's foot. Proper sized boots are really important for comfort. They explained why she should go with a smaller size. We decided to return our original boots and decided to go with the pair they had. They were a higher end boot, which was a bit more than she needed, but given the extra features and the deal they gave us, we couldn't refuse. The specialized service we received today is something you just don't find at most places any more. They proved why it's so important to support mom and pop small businesses. Ski/snowboarding equipment is an investment and to have experts help fit and inform us of our options was so helpful. It's something you just can't find online. Please don't use these businesses for their expertise and turn around and spend your money online. You may think you saved a few bucks, but ultimately you don't. Because we bought the entire set up, they took really good care of us and gave us a deal. We walked away knowing we made the right purchase and my daughter can't wait for snow! I will recommend Scandinavian Ski Shop to anyone! SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES by spending money there!!!

My daughter skis enough each winter between Avalanche Club (highly recommend) and a few trips out…read moreWest that it's worth renting skis for the season. Avalanche has a partnership with Scandinavian Ski Shop so we got her skis here for this season. We've gotten her skis at both Viking and William's in the past and I found Scandinavian to be the most efficient and best customer service. We booked an appointment for a Sunday afternoon in the fall and were in and out of there in 20 minutes...with skis in our hand. We just needed some snow, which didn't show up for a few months later, but she was ready to go for her first trip thru Avalanche in December. We returned the skis this week after she used them for Spring Break and I was a little worried it was late in the season, but they said we could have kept them until May. Granted they would be collecting dust in our garage for the next months since ski season seems to be over everywhere, but glad to know they are flexible. I'll likely buy her a pair of skis next year since I think she's fully grown so it's not worth renting season after season, but based on the rental experience I'd consider buying them from Scandinavian. They also have a great collection of jackets, helmets and other winter/ski gear that I'll be sure to check out for our entire family next year. It was another fun year on the slopes and thankful to Scandinavian for getting her ready for it!