Great service and helpful. I have two daughters that are learning to ski - and growing fast!…read moreOlympia Gear X is great because I can keep them in quality gear that fits for a fraction of the cost of new stuff. My oldest is on her second pair of skis and boots from the gear exchange. In fact, they found the skis this time and gave me a call when they had them - all for half the price of new. This is a sweet deal, and I recommend the gear exchange as the first stop for gear in Olympia. If I can't find it here, then (and only then) it's time to go find it new.

So happy that Olympia is supporting Olympia Gear Exchange. Jared is great with customer service…read more He is supporting the environment with his recycling products. I have continuously referred this small business.

Very large variety of many many different sporting goods, apparel, shoes, etc etc. lots of small…read morethings the bigger stores don't have. Nice prices and good sales. From fishing to volleyball to golf, they have a lot. I went there for golf balls and found a 24pk Nike set for 14.99. Another place I looked these were 23.99. Sweet deal. The store was clean and well staffed with friendly people. I found my gear, and wasn't bothered or hovered over like in other stores. The girl at the register gets extra credit for a great smile and service. Good eye contact, not on the cell phone and seemed appreciative of my business. Exactly what I'm looking for. An engaged and friendly employee wanting my business and helping me correctly. Good job Big5!

I went in because I noticed the clearance sale on the window. I first asked the lady was the candy…read moreon sale. Yes, she said some of it direct me to nothing. I'll grab some Eminem's opened it up and get charged full price lazy unprofessional and don't even wanna see or come back to that store again. Hope they go out of business soon.

Amazing place that I've come to appreciate more and more over that last half year or so that I've…read morebeen running. I'm usually intimidated by specialized stores, especially when I'm new to something, but I was made to feel so welcome here. Kurt helped me get into my first pair of running shoes. He was patient and knowledgeable, no sales pressure at all, and offered a lot to think about when I was being indecisive. I had been wearing random athletic-esque shoes for my recreational jogging, and running shoes made all the difference! I was worried the shoes would have a higher retail markup because it's a smaller store but they were just at regular retail price. Yes, maybe I could have saved a few dollars using a coupon at rei or something, but I wouldn't have been able to run around the spacious interior and I wouldn't have felt comfortable spending over an hour trying on possibly every shoe they have in multiple sizes multiple times. That was more than worth the nominal savings to feel confident in my purchase. But even if I wasn't, they let you exchange used shoes within a month if they aren't working out for you. The other thing I appreciate most about them is how present they are in the local running community. They sponsor a run club and a training group that I joined and for the last race we ran, they sponsored free photo downloads from the race! During the training, we often met inside the store hours before they were open, which was so nice on cold mornings. I'm so happy there's a store in our area that's so supportive for long-time and beginner runners alike. Great place to get your first or hundredth pair of shoes.

What a tremendous experience. We haven't been in since it switched over from South Sound Running to…read moreFleet Feet, so it's been a while. We were immediately greeted by Maja (pronounced Maya) and she got us started with some scans of our feet in order to narrow down the selection to our optimal choices. My wife and I have peculiar feet sizes, and Maja made it feel easy. She kept getting us different colors, widths, etc and never once seemed overwhelmed or exhausted in the process. She laughed a lot and made us feel incredibly comfortable. Don't hesitate to pop in for new athletic shoes. Spending a little time to experience Maja's customer service and get settled into the absolutely correct shoe for your foot will be worth it!

My kid is a lefty and, no joke, this was the only place within a 20 mile radius that had supplies…read morefor her. I've always found what I needed and been shocked at what else I've left with too. Pricing feels fair, and I've never had an issue with customer service. They tend to be on the quiet side, but frankly I prefer that... and they've always been ready to help when I ask!

I love it even more every time I step inside. The store has this perfect blend of nostalgia and…read moremodernity that draws me in, making each visit feel like an experience. The collection is not just limited to high-end gear, but also features limited-edition pieces and retro items that take me back to iconic sports moments. Even though the prices are high, I feel like I'm investing in something timeless--whether it's a beautifully restored vintage basketball or a rare pair of sneakers that I know will last for years. The staff is always knowledgeable and passionate, and their enthusiasm only adds to my love for the place. It's more than just a store; it's a treasure trove that keeps me coming back for more.

I am annoyed at these people!! My friend bought a bicycle…read morefrom them at a really good price. When we ride I am always kicking his behind. But oh no now he is kicking mine. All because of his new bike. I blame Elevate Sports for this! Seriously, what a nice store with lots to choose from and at great prices. I bought a nice gym bag for $10. What a deal. Check them out. Highly recommend!

Greats service! We came from out of town for a hockey tournament. We walked in a minute before they…read moreclosed and they got us all fixed up for an early morning game next day before they closed. Nice to see a local shop still going strong.

Great service and really good prices. Always say hi when you walk in the door and they never leave…read moreyou standing around.

Pro tip: If you like your silver coins and your dignity, keep walking…read more Brought in a beautiful 1986 peacewalk 1 oz American Silver Eagle. Today April 08 2026 Silver is sitting at $73-$77/oz right now and these things retail for $90-$96 easy. They handed me $48.17 like they were doing me a favor. Wow. Just wow. You get a $1 "Pawn Buck", lol wait wait that's not a loan offer, its a bill, we actually spoke to a customer??? Ok ok heres your imagination participation trophy for showing up with something valuable. The ticket says I'd need $64+ to redeem it after 90 days, highlighted by a big purple-circled $16.25 "itemization of the finance charge" that feels like they just made up a number and hoped I wouldn't notice. Storage fee, doc prep, the whole menu of "because we can" charges. Meanwhile, another buyer on Pacific Ave offered $68 on the spot. $68 vs $48, and zero chance of my coin becoming their new wall mount. This isn't pawning....this is comedy hour with your assets as the punchline. Washington has rules on these fees for a reason, and the $16.25 line smells like it's doing the cha-cha around them. If you're in the olympia area and enjoy losing money with a side of creative accounting, go right ahead. Everyone else? Take it to a legit coin shop to at least get spot prices... You'll get actual spot value instead of this financial stand-up routine. Do better, or at least be funnier about robbing people.

The fit of the clothes at Toddy's is just so much more comfortable and complimentary to my…read moresilhouette than whatever you call the fashion of today. As the storekeep said today, "Clothes for adult women." And.... I mean angler fish dress? Thank you, the Feminine Divine The taste is excellent. The customer service is the best in town.

Great Vintage With Incredible Retro-Style!…read more SITREP We were looking for pizza and instead initially wandered into this store only to find some awesome retro-dresses! THE SETUP My galpal Jenner & I were on the way back to Central Washington (after she picked me up at SEATAC), and on our way through Olympia, we got struck with massive hunger cravings for Pizza. As we headed to La Gitana, HOT TODDY crossed out path (or rather, we crossed IT'S path) and we had to wander inside of it once we were *blinded by the light* of all it's colors inside! STYLES & DESIGNS! We were inside a virtual smorgasbord of crazy fabrics & designs! I played guard to the dressing room while Jenner tried on some awesome dresses. I also foraged around for some smaller, more palatable items for a guy to wear and found some pretty cool jackets and socks. THE LOWDOWN After grabbing a couple of dresses, we were ready to go and find our pizza stop (which we did since it was almost next door). Missions Accomplished!

These guys and gals ROCK Just purchased new snowboard…read moreand gear for my teenager, second time doing so, older sibling got his last year. The staff are very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without being pushy. Once we made our purchase, they assembled ans setup our boards. Being a few moths out of season, we got a GREAT deal. They have boards and skis with all the accessories. They also offer seasonal rental which is awesome when your kid is still growing. The price for seasonal rental is very reasonable, you'll make it back quick, when you consider the price of the seasonal rental is anout the same as a day rate at Crystal or White Pass.

Great service! Had my tennis racquet re-string price isn't bad, service was amazing! I mainly say…read moreit I was happy to get it re stung in my favorite strings currently and even the staff smiled seeing me happy so for me 10/10 service. Even put my raggedy rubber band back perfectly hahaha I appreciate that very much. If you ever need a racquets re string this is the spot for sure !!