"Dear, tva: I am a…read morebig sports nerd and want to get some replica shirts from some of my favourite teams in the NHL (not just the Leafs), NFL (not just the Bills), NBA (not just the Raptors), as well as the MLS (okay, just TFC) and some other soccer teams in Europe. I could go to a large chain and get these things, but that just makes me feel dirty and bad inside. Can you suggest any place? HELP! Yours, Harried in Hogtown" "Dear HiH: As luck would have it, I can help you out. Just south of King Street on Yonge is a place called Sportzone. Gloriously independent, it's run by knowledgeable staff that provide shirts and other sports memorabilia at decently competitive prices. If they don't have what you want, they'll order it for you, pretty sharpish. It's nice to help out the little guy, isn't it? Oh, and note that the guy who works there is a Leafs fan as well, so you'll probably get on swell with him. Which is the only sad part about that place. Yours, tva"

Never ever purchase anything from this store. About 90% of everything in stock is counterfeit…read more I bought a jersey a last year from this store, was told it was authentic, paid $125 for it. Turned out the jersey was counterfeit and worth no more than $25. I couldn't return it and now Im stuck with some piece of junk fake jersey from China.

I had a gift card to this location and the employees were really friendly and helpful. They helped…read moreme pick out items I wanted on multiple occasions. The prices are a bit high but I did keep a Maple Leaf sweater and it is so soft. It is actually the softest sweater I have ever owned. It's super comfortable so I definitely recommend this store. They have jerseys and lots of memorabilia for all your sporting good needs.

Between the poor inventory, horrible opening hours and the location this store is not worth the…read morevisit unless you are attending a Leafs or Raptors game. It acts like a flagship store that truly only stocks Raptors and Leafs gear most being completely overpriced. I have had to come here for TFC gear and they barely ever have anything and had to go into the back to find it, when they couldn't they told me I had to go to the store at BMO Field which is only open on game days and only to those who have tickets to the game. MLSE has other teams with large fan bases and completely ignores them for what they consider their top two teams.

Arc'teryx Beta AR -- Fails Durability Expectations…read more I expected the Arc'teryx Beta AR to last, especially at this price. Instead, all my jackets developed zipper delamination and seam‑tape failure, despite minimal use and proper storage. There is no wear anywhere else, which makes it obvious the failure is in the materials and construction, not the user. Arc'teryx Warranty dismissed the issue and offered only 20% of the original price if I surrendered the jackets. They refused proper repairs, even if I paid. This does not meet the standard of reasonable durability that consumers expect -- especially from a brand that markets itself as the best in the industry. I'll be posting this experience on consumer platforms so others can make informed decisions. Premium pricing should come with premium durability and a responsible warranty -- Arc'teryx failed on both.

Arc'teryx has a funky name related to a dinosaur but instead of having a dubious future, they…read moreinsist that you will be ready for any apocalypse at least the weather generated ones. Need a jacket that looks stylish yet can ward off torrential rains? They have it. Footwear looks amazing and the colours and textures set them apart making MEC look like the Wal Mart of outdoor clothes. Awesome.

Patagonia is an amazing brand. Sustainable and fashion forward. Ethical and even donates profits to…read morenoble causes. They also have a great warranty period. It's a lifetime warranty with the iron clad guarantee. Service in store is so personable and friendly - I really appreciated all the Help I had here. P.S. holiday season better sweaters are selling our fast. They didn't have any mediums left. I'll definitely be back to shop this Patagonia store!

Patagonia is an incredible brand that never disappoints. I own many Patagonia items and I am always…read moreamazed by the quality. I recently went into the Toronto store as my down jacket had a tear in the zipper. The team at the reception desk immediately went into problem solve mode and offered a solution. They shipped the jacket off to their warehouse and I asked them to ship it to me when fixed. A few weeks after this happened I received a call from Julie at the store who confirmed the coat was fixed and she offered to drop it off at my home (instead of mailing which would take longer). I was amazed by this level of service and I have been telling everyone I know about this experience. Keep doing what your doing Patagonia and big thanks to Julie for going above and beyond!!

This is a pretty big store and has TONS of stuff. Every corner you turn around there is something…read morenew to discover. Get down here quickly as their lease is expiring so everything is up to 50% off. The store will be moving, not closing so don't fret if you don't get there in time. The customer service isn't the greatest but they mean well. The only issue I've had at this store was with a pair of cargo pants that I bought. The button on the waist was missing :P

The Sportcheck in Yonge Street Downtown Toronto is a huge store and was told that it the Sportcheck…read moreStores is Canada's largest national retailer of merchandise, sporting goods, footwear, apparel, sports equipment, and fan gear, plus lots of souvenir items. They also offer items for sports like hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer, fitness training, and local teams like Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Toronto Blue Jays. They offer in-store servicing for bikes, skates and ski. Plus custom jersey heat pressing. Friendly staff and good service. Check it out!

I paid at the service shop of Sport Check Eaton center for a wax and a mount adjustment of my…read morebindings for my snowboard and my wife's snowboard. When I went to pick up the bindings were not adjusted as I requested and the technician was not providing a positive service. I feel like they did not even do the waxing of my board. I'll make sure to share my bad experience on all social media and digital channels. Stop robbing people! The worst service ever

A few Sundays ago, I was in the Spadina-Queen Street West area. I walked by this MEC on my way to…read morean eatery for lunch. Walking back to my car after lunch, I decided to stop by this store and check it out. I like MEC. On the first floor, freeze-dried food was in front of me. Pad thai sounded great. I then saw electrolyte tablets and waffles. If you are looking for a water bottle, there are lots to choose from. From Hydro Flask, to MEC's own line, you can find something that will suit your hydration needs. I saw lots of camping items. Tents. Cookware. LED lanterns. This store has everything imaginable. The downside is that I didn't see any sales items. I find it expensive to shop here, especially post-co-op memberships. There are two floors to this store. You can take the stairs or find the elevator. I didn't buy anything. However, it was nice to browse. (433)

The worst online customer service; they have a chat function that clearly doesn't work. After tons…read moreof waiting, they ask you to email. Which they also haven't replied to (almost a month for an order that's 'PROCESSING'...). Annoying.

Place an order online It was prepared within the hour…read moreTwo mini lines at eaton centre Out within ten minutes Sport chek phone answerer and store runner both A plus!

The Sport Chek entrance is on the same level as the food court. This one had a good amount of…read moreToronto fan gear and due to the time of year, the Jays stuff was front and center. Definitely a good place to check out if you want to have your merch before the game. This isn't the biggest Sport Chek but is set up much the same. Even though it wasn't huge, there were small clearance sections in each of the men's and women's sections.

Clean, spacious Not much reason to make the way up to the…read more2nd floor. If they have sales, it's great Otherwise u could end up paying $44 for a average quality raptors T-shirt

This is a smaller location for sportchek and designed to capture the spill over crowd from Air…read moreCanada Center. They mainly sell clothing and accessories and have a decent selection of those. I was buying stuff for friend's kids on both visits and not knowing what size and items I should seek needed more assistance. The staff on both visits was quite helpful so kudos there. They offer custom jersies where one can choose to have the name embroidered on the back to one's liking. I think I will use that service soon for my buddy and his wife as they are hard to buy items and this will make for a good gift for them. A decent place to get items for the sport luvers.