I stumbled across Potomac River Running with my friends and was immediately greeted by Christian…read more He offered to help all of us get our feet scanned to see what types of shoes would potentially benefit us in our running journey. Once Christian scanned my feet, he sent the results to me right away and offered me a few recommendations, such as the Hoka Clifton 9s, as well as a variety of Ons. Christian was not only super friendly, but he is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the products in the store. He also helped explain certain terminology that I was uncertain about. I ended up walking out with some new shoes that I am excited to test out. Would highly recommend Potomac River Running, and I would like to give a huge shoutout to Christian for being such a great employee to work with! Someone please give him extra kudos, and a raise!

This is a great place to get any and all running gear! I had a half marathon I was prepping for and…read moreneeded new shoes and socks. I got my foot scan done and they helped me find the perfect shoes! I was skeptical but it actually worked so well. The team was super friendly!

Although there are several DSW shoe stores near my home, I keep coming back to this one! The…read moreinventory in stock is one of the largest in the DMV. Also, they are great sales and prices on their clearance items, which is fully stock with shoes that are more in style and in season; not as dated as some stores. I would agree with some of the comments here that at times when I come to the store, the customer service is a hit or miss. There are times when you are greeted as soon as you come through the door and/or someone ask if they may be of assistance. Other times, it can be crickets and the staff here seem to walk around as if they don't want to be bothered. lol. This does not bother me personally, but I can see how others may be offended, especially when you're spending your hard earned coins in this store. A little customer service, goes a long way.Other than this, I have no complaints. Between the huge selection that seems to be ever-changing and well stocked items for males needing larger sizes, this store is the place to shop for me. For males, there is a huge selection of male athletic, hiking/walking shoes, and dress to casual shoes as well. As for the females, there are plenty of shoes, variety of styles, and accessories (bags, belts, clothing, etc). as far as I can see across the floor of the store. You can't go wrong with this place...imho. Of course, I'll be back. And, I recommend For the conscious buying "shoe lover" --as they call it here looking to save a few dollars or buy shoes on the cheap.

This DSW unfortunately did not have a large selection of shoes and we noticed the prices on some…read morepairs were higher than other DSW locations. We will visit another location or online in the future for a wider selection of products.

I had a fantastic experience here with choosing my new running sneakers…read more About a decade ago, another running store introduced me to the ASICS Gel Kayano and it suited me well year after year. I had no problem buying the updated versions online. However, the latest model absolutely destroyed my feet that I would feel pains in my arches and soles after only 3 miles! The most terrible thing is that the ASICS online store does not take returns or exchanges for worn shoes so I was out of $300 with almost brand new shoes. I searched around Arlington for a store that would assess my gait and also a store that would take returns/exchanges so that I would have to be strictly liable for running shoes that do not fit. Pacers fit the bill and so much more! The representative (apologies for forgetting his name) was SO helpful. He performed various tests on my feet, and recommended several models. He was quite knowledgeable about the different running shoes and discussed their pros and cons with ease. I ultimately left with new Brooks running shoes, which has restored my running to be enjoyable again. Highly recommend if you are searching for new shoes!

The best place! I absolutely love Pacer Running the service is amazing and always so personalized…read more The staff is super friendly, they really take the time to listen to your needs and recommend the best options based on your goals. The quality of their products is excellent, and I always leave feeling motivated to keep running. Highly recommend!

Absolutely as good as it gets. I have been returning to Gossip for YEARS! I adore the shop's…read moreselection and I can always find something unique and amazing. My freshman year of high school I wore a blue and white matching scalloped set for the first day. I also wore a white, lace, body-con dress from there for homecoming. The following year I bought a darling blue grid dress. The neckline was a little low for me, but the incredible owner helped me to find a bandeau to make it school appropriate. A rivet on the dress unfortunately came off after the first wear, but the owner was kind enough to fix it - free of charge! I also wore a white dress with lace top and chiffon bottom to prom that year (underclassmen are required to wear short dresses). For my junior year I returned and left with an awesome collection of casual clothes. I had a cropped red sweater, beige turtleneck, and suede army green dress. All of this in addition to the gorgeous jewelry I've picked up over time there too. My mom can normally find something she likes there too and we have different styles and wear different sizes. Overall, Gossip provides a very personal experience. Even if you don't find something you like, you leave with the feeling that the owner truly and genuinely cares for every customer that walks through her doors.

Rude owner. I paid extra for the customizable box that came with three items I would even consider…read morewearing. A sweater as part of a summer box. Crop tops when asked not to send crop. Nothing that is on website. Cheap junk sent instead.

Came to this store for the first time last year! I heard about it from my boss as her husband is…read moreone of the owners and she knows I'm a very outdoorsy person! I went in the first time and wanted to buy a bag as I really enjoyed the Casual Adventure Outfitters logo! Also the staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable! I live in Arlington and not far from the business and I'll have to swing by again soon before hunting season starts as I hear by so many that the knife collection is impeccable!

I found too many things that I liked in this store! My goal today was to just come here to see…read morewhat they have. They have a lot of gear for scouts, as well as, any type of outdoor enthusiast. I was drawn to the Solomon XA forces boot and they had the woman's style on display. They also have several long sleeve shirts that I like too They have a lot of the Patagonia and Columbia style clothing on display which were nice. There is a very nice Columbia duffle roller bag that is quite large for only $430! I was helped by 2 of the employees which again is something that is hard to come by at any of the big box sporting goods stores. I liked what I saw and it was a decent experience for my first time here

This DSW is located at Pentagon Row and visible from the street, and since it's anchored on a…read morecorner, it makes it easy to access. It's DSW so who doesn't love them, a discount, or shoes, mmmm? mmmm? who???!!! lol This location is very clean and since it's located on the upper level it is very bright with lots of natural lighting, which I love. There is an escalator and an elveator available to make it is accessible to all. The parking is wherever you can find it but you can get a free hour at the Harris teeter parking lot or free on the street after 6 pm, otherwise, you have to pay. Decent selection of shoes but this is a smaller store, size-wise, and that also means that they have no bathroom, should you need one. Kinda no bueno in my book, because you never know, and there were customers inquiring for one. The staff was friendly and they only had one cashier working but it was not busy on a chilly, fall, Saturday afternoon, so it was no big deal.

Coming in first thing in the morning helps avoid the usual chaos that can be had here. My wife…read morehelped me navigate the huge selection and we looked at several different brands. Found a reasonably priced pair of Hush Puppies and got out easily.

I personally like this place a lot better now than when it was a mall several years ago, although I…read morepersonally think it could use some more shops. I think that the food court on the bottom floor is amazing, with the diverse options for food that is offered, from Korean to Chinese to Indian to French to Mexican food and more. Plus I find the ambience nice as well.

It's not Ballston Commons Mall anymore. They totally revamped it and now it has a Reston Town…read moreCenter, Mosaic kind of vibe. Has a movie theater, gym, and plenty of swanky restaurants. Punch Bowl Social takes up like 3 floors at one end. The CVS and Capitals ice rink are still there. Less fast food vibes. The iconic Macy's is gone. The massive parking lot is still there and I think it's free now. The past 4 times I was there in 2024, parking was free of charge. That could all change.

I was on a mission, looking for dress shoes for an upcoming wedding and an evening bag as well…read more This place is huge, but it's dimly lit and there's no music so deadly it's silent and on top of that an employee was walking around telling everyone that they were closing within the hour, not a very welcoming environment. I did find a nice little Badgley Mischka bag, but no shoes, and the whole ambiance made for a very cold shopping experience that was not enjoyable or inviting.

My goodness!!! I was BLOWN away by the customer service here today from Larry. Young gentleman…read moreand very accommodating. I drove from Arlington because the sister property Rack Room mentioned my size was available here. I'm so glad I made the drive because I thought professionalism and good customer service was a unicorn these days. Nope! Larry is an example of what a company would want as a leader. He deserves recognition and praise! I'm a shopper and I will make it a point to come to this location because of the amazing selection and service. I left with three pairs of shoes instead of one. lol

The shoes I liked were 99 dollars, according to the salesman. They were some stylish patent…read moreleather nike cross trainers, and I hadn't seen the anywhere else in town. I didn't want a new pair of shoes, though, so I went on browsing the store. Then the sales guy came up to me again: "You try them on, I make a special price." As I said, I didn't even want the shoes...but I was curious--it had been four months since my trip to India, and I was nostalgic for bargaining. I tried them on and he knocked off ten bucks. That's when I got in to it... "...Oh, I don't know." I was saying "My avias were only 60. These don't seem breathable. What's the material, anyway?" "Material?" he said, "This is full grain leather." "It's not full grain," I said. (In bargaining, always invent bogus faults to bring the value down) "Not full grain!?" he shouted, "This is Airmax 9!" Then, after scowling awhile, he said: "I'll give you 80." "Give me 60." "70," he hissed as I walked out the store, quiet enough that other customers wouldn't hear. It was a damn good price, actually--turns out that those shoes are $89.99 on Eastbay. Really I shouldn't be writing about this on Yelp, because I don't want to hurt the man's business by spreading word of secret low prices...but the point is these guys will bargain, and I like that about the store. Overall a good place to find the newest, rare, and vintage shoes. A good selection--just don't get pressured into buying something you don't want, because these are shrewd salesmen.

Not open on Sundays. Don't believe the hours as posted. Sunday 1pm is false advertising.read more

Placed a pickup order yesterday 11/23/24 and these are the items I received. Please check your food…read moreproducts! I checked mine before leaving the store luckily and was able to return. I spoke with MOD, Melvin and I appreciate his concern and how he dealt with situation but I had to make him aware it is not the first time I've seen out of date items in this store and hoped their staff to aim to do better.

This is a review just for the pharmacy. I got a COVID booster this evening, and the pharmacist did…read morenot verify my name or identity before she put that booster in my arm. Yes, I had checked in via text message, but relying only on this communication seems like bad policy. What if I had been waiting for a different immunization? And she only mentioned "Moderna" after putting the shot in my arm. What if it had been the Pfizer shot? Other pharmacies have a separate room where you can get a vaccination. This CVS in Target did not have that. I'm guessing if I had needed to take off a sweater to get a shot, I would have been giving all the customers in the pharmacy area a lingerie show. What went well? Digital check in was smooth, and I got email confirmation right after getting the shot. Even so, I don't think I'll use this pharmacy again!