Was here a couple of days ago with my husband who was looking for a fleece neck gator for skiing…read more It's quite a big place with all kinds of recreational and sporting goods. For my shopping "tastes", this store is just too vast and overwhelming. It is a sea of merchandise. Well organized yes but just way too much stuff to take in. Despite all the "stuff" I didn't see bargains of any note...in fact...and this could just be me ...but I was astonished to see Nike women's sweatpants for $110.00. That seems like a lot of dough to lay out for sweatpants. I'd skip the name brand and the Nike logo and look for another deal. Better yet, don't wear sweatpants unless you're in the gym or running outside on a cold day as I am not sure who they are flattering on and I am so over seeing people running around everywhere in ill-fitting sloppy looking gym-wear. But for the gym-goers, and exercisers of all kinds, you will find all manner of clothing and equipment here...a fairly comprehensive seeming selection whatever your sport of choice might be. They also sell, t-shirts, specialized sports' shoes, lots of coolers and water bottles including the in my opinion ridiculous looking and now viral Stanley water bottles that everyone seems to be lugging around...tons of those! (I just read that in California there is a class action suit pending on these Stanley water bottles as the company has acknowledged the sealing material used for its vacuum insulation contains lead). I didn't see many staff throughout the store. The staff I did see seemed to be congregating up front so if I had had a question there would have been no one to ask without traipsing back up to the front where the registers are. And in a store as large as this, that's a pain. There are so many other places to get most of the things sold here but with better service and for me, with a more manageable store footprint and experience. If I'm not going to get a bargain, I'd rather spend my money at a smaller store with attentive service. Tom didn't find the neck gator he was looking for so we left without purchasing anything but for me, I can't imagine why I'd return.

The Asst. Store Manager, Tatiana, was awesome. Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, friendly and…read moreso very smart; she helped me navigate a difficult purchase (expensivwe recumbent bike) with ease. She is a Dick's, Corporate Star in the making.

If Dick's Sporting Goods and Marshalls had a baby, it'd be Bob's Stores. This place has been around…read morefor at least 20 years, surprisingly. Locations: -remaining Bob's Stores seem to be scattered to the four winds. This one in Randolph (and one in Taunton) are closest to the South Shore-- definitely a drive. Merchandise: -clothing and shoes for men, women and children -tends to be athletic-related brands like Nike, Adidas, Marmot, Columbia, Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS). Small amount of non-athletic brands like Calvin Klein, Levis, Carhartt, etc. -some sporting good items like skateboards, pads/helmets, yoga/pilates gear, soccer balls, kickballs, and even a random kayak. Definitely not the selection/variety of larger box stores, when it comes to sporting goods, but a fair cross-section. Service/Checkout: -despite visiting the weekend after Thanksgiving (when stores are usually mobbed), Bob's was pleasantly busy. There was very little wait time for checkout, and they had 3 registers open. -both cashiers we interacted with were pleasant and helpful, inputting the 30% off coupon listed on their website (but strangely, missing a barcode to scan). Price: -with all the sales going on this past weekend, Bob's was definitely competitive with other big-box stores. Most everything had a 25% off sale on it, some even higher (my jacket was listed as 50% off). Problem is, with all the signs, it's difficult for the consumer to determine what the final price will ACTUALLY be. -coupons available online and in flyers. Be sure to check online, as they do allow you to double up on coupons and sales. Example: my $100 EMS jacket was on sale for 50% off, then there was a coupon for 30% off any one clothing item. Note, the 30% off comes off of the discounted price (i.e., 30% off of $50). So, I was able to get an awesome EMS jacket originally priced at $100 for $34. Winning. If I'm on the hunt for athletic wear that doesn't scream soccer mom, I'd definitely choose Bob's Stores. They have tons of clothing I'd wear from brands I know and trust, and are at the very least competitive with other big-box stores. Worth the trip, in my opinion.

Going out of business. Even with the closing their prices (with sale) are higher than other…read morestores. Staff is rarely pleasant and not a surprise all stores are closing. There will soon be nowhere else to shop besides Bezos' world takeover.

I went there to use their free foot scanning machine. The machine showed that I had been wearing…read moresneakers that were too small and were causing me pain in my bunion. The young guy who worked there was extremely helpful and I tried on some shoes there, but they didn't really have any pickleball sneakers, so I told him I was going to get some on Amazon. He never pressured me to buy anything and was very gracious in letting me use the machine and trying to help me.

If I could give zero stars I would. Who's managing this place because it looks nothing like it did…read morea couple of years ago. I went in to look at shoes, waited for what seemed like an eternity before someone working there even acknowledged me, and then left because their inventory of shoes is slim to none. The place looks like they work on a shoestring budget. Skip it and go elsewhere.

We were on a quest for a new Boston Red Sox visor for my husband. It makes no sense we couldn' t…read morefind one even in this store. The one he currently has is 5 years old and we purchased it in the Spring Training location for the Boston Red Sox in Ft. Myers, Florida. Without even looking for it while going through the Patriots gear my husband spotted a great ladies tank for me. This had been a constant online search for years and we gave up. It is hard going to a Pats game in Miami and enjoy watching them beat the Dolphins in a long sleeve shirt. The tank was $28.00 but the good news no tax on clothing in Massachusetts according to the guy that rang me up at the register. I look forward to wearing it while watching the games. Great store but you lose a star no Red Sox visor for hubby.

Had been looking around at various sports wear stores in Boston for a Ray Allen tshirt. Had not had…read moreany luck (to be honest though, I had not looked near the Garden, where I am sure I would have found one)...and I found a great selection of celtics gear including numbered shirts for garnett, shaq, rondo, pierce and ALLEN! Grabbed a medium, and have worn it 2 days in row. It is my favorite new tshirt :) This store had a great overall selection of stuff, but at the tourist prices you would expect.

I took a drive here earlier today with my husband who was in the market for a new pair of…read moresneakers/walking shoes. He can be a tough fit for any and all clothing because at 6'3" tall with a size 13 wide foot, things can be limited in stock. As it is, he has all his dress shirts made for him and he has had suits custom made to ensure an impeccable and comfortable fit. Lucky for him, the particular sneakers he was looking for were not only in stock here in his size but at a lower (factory outlet) price. The customer service was impeccable. A salesman named Hector assisted him and brought out not only the shoe he was looking for but a couple of other examples for Tom to try on and consider. For essentially what is an outlet store, this level of service seemed above and beyond and was greatly appreciated. The store also sells, lots of other New Balance sportswear for both men and women....leggings, sweats, jackets, gym wear, socks and even hats and gloves all under the New Balance label. As this is a "factory store" with lower prices, you cannot always count on finding the exact thing you are looking for and in your size. That said, there seemed to be a huge array of inventory of all kinds. There are some things sold here that are "factory" seconds but those are clearly marked. If not marked as such you can be assured they are first quality. New Balance is a local Massachusetts company so it is nice to give them our business. Many, although not all, New Balance shoes are manufactured in the United States and they employ many New Englanders amongst their 5 manufacturing sites in Massachusetts and Maine. This is a good new story from a good news company trying to do the right thing here in the USA. This store is a bit out of the way for us but I would definitely return. There is another outlet a bit closer to us in Brighton but for us, that means traipsing in and through the city and ending up in a potential parking nightmare. Here, there is plenty of easy and free parking and the store and its layout are large and easy to navigate.

Excellent customer service! Was greeted the moment I walked in. Was asked if I needed assistance…read more They didn't have a sneaker I wanted in my size, they was able to order it for me and ship it to my house!!! Right now they have 30 percent off the clearance section, I racked up!!! I spent $210 for 6 pairs of sneakers and a backpack! Will definitely be coming back again.

Service was amazing also had a great selection of shirts and sweatshirts if you love Boston sports…read morecheck this place out and help a small business

Such a delightful shop! Great sportswear plus other interesting gift items. And the shop is run by…read morea lovely lady (Tracy) who really knows sports. Easy browsing, without anyone hovering over you. Loved shopping there.

We stumbled upon this cute little boutique when we journeyed to the bakery across the street…read more("french memories"). The space is quite small, yet somehow every time I've randomly wandered in there, I find a few good finds! Impressive for a small place, that they manage to have items with my size, as even much larger establishments don't carry all sizes. They also have some great sales, I've gotten patagonia and other brand items for 30-50%off! The lady that works there is very nice, I think she may be the owner perhaps. She typically stays behind the counter, which I appreciate when you aren't followed around the entire time, so you can peruse without any pressure.

I needed new running sneakers, and after visiting DSW and unsuccessfully trying on 10 pairs,…read morestopped by Marathon Sports. They specialize in sneakers and provide electronic technology for sizing and a knowledgeable staff. They offer multiple widths, D, EE, EEE etc., which is important when looking for a quality fit. The associate brought out five pairs after discussing the specifics about my running regimen, and I narrowed it down to two. To determine the best choice, I walked around with one style on the left (Brooks) and the other on my right (Asics), selecting the latter. All told about 15 minutes, and I was happily on my way with a nicely fitting sneaker.

Yesterday was my first (and not last) visit to the Shrewsbury store. Julia was the associate who…read morehelped me and she was wonderful. I have issues with my feet and not only did she understand my problem, she came up with several solutions. She was knowledgeable, professional and had a very engaging personality. It was one of the best retail experiences. She was outstanding. What an asset she is to your company. She was a 5 star plus!