The best pre game stop for those who bleed purple. Only reason I would give fewer stars is I can't…read morebuy more.

Daddy J. has been showing his curiosity for the Home of the Wildcats. I often times forget that…read moreNorthwestern University is part of the Big Ten Network (because nothing is memorable about them). My photographic memory told me that I've passed by The Locker Room on the way to some restaurants on Central St. The Locker Room is located directly across from Ryan Field. Currently, there are many off-season apparel, accessories, and gadgets on sale. Once we walked into the actual store, the space was quite cramped and hard to maneuver. However, they were well-stocked and had massive inventories. A older gentleman with a suit was the store attendant. He was very friendly and helpful with Dad's searches for short and long sleeve t-shirts. Dad thought the large size would fit, but they did run small. However, the sweatshirts were true to size. In the end, Dad walked away with one (1) sweatshirt, one (1) short-sleeve t-shirt, one (1) long-sleeve t-shirt, and one (1) cap for $125.31. I thought the price was fair for these four (4) items that would normally cost somewhere between $150 to $200. I'm not really familiar with other NW souvenir shops around, but I would recommend this place if you're looking for everything NW (but they won't beat Wisconsin)!

A great place to find your perfect running shoe or any other type of fitness sport that needs…read moreproper athletic shoes. I love that they make custom orthotics like the ones you get at the orthopedic drs office. But the price is way cheaper especially if you have the road runner VIP membership. Alex was the person that helped me with my orthotic shoe inserts which to be quite honest an easy breezy technique. First you chose the type of insoles you wanted depending on arch and cushion support then Alex slipped the pair into a machine to heat them up for 3 minutes then the insoles were transferred to a machine where you had to step on top of them for a minute with your weight! The results were your new custom impressions on your insoles!!! Stop in and have yours made for any shoe. Your joints will thank you!!

Hit or miss. If you get the right person you will get excellent service…read more I went there pre-COVID and received an excellent fitting session. The last two times were perfunctory interactions. The rep didn't make any effort to hear me out or my issues. The socks did not even match the shoe size - something I didn't need to be checking since I'm supposedly working with an expert. They are all about selling their loyalty program.

I am thoroughly impressed with the outstanding level of service and product selection at Gearhead…read moreEvanston. Joan assisted me on both of my shopping visits and helped me make the perfect selections. Joan's depth of knowledge of gear and outerwear was impressive. She was patient and informative. Thank you and I'll be back to shop at Gearhead and I've been recommending the store based on my positive experiences in the past few months.

The lanyard broke on the goggles I wear when I ride my bike. On Monday I went to Gearhead…read moreOutfitters in Evanston and got just what I needed. I was greeted by an employee named Ally who showed me a variety of lanyards and helped me pick the right one. The lanyard is working great and I don't have to worry about my goggles falling off! Ally was very pleasant and helpful and I am grateful for her able assistance! Thanks Gearhead Outfitters and thank you Ally! I look forward to visiting again soon. Have a great day!

DICK's has been around since the late '40s, and this particular location carries a great selection…read moreof apparel, shoes, accessories, and outdoor items! We stopped by to look for shoes and apparel, and the selection that they had were impressive! I loved that they featured all the brands, and their shoe section was well-stocked. There could be more staff in certain sections, like the footwear; the one that was on shift was slightly unhelpful. Located at Village Crossing, there's ample parking. +great selection of shoes and apparel +ample parking +located at Village Crossing

Expensive gloves proclaimed to keep hands warm in freezing weather do not keep hands warm.read more

The manager is a nightmare. I witnessed frustration and anger towards employees and a customer. I…read morewas spending thousands a year at this location on my REI credit card; thousands. I have not used my card or shopped at REI since seeing this behavior. REI, what the hell is going on in your stores? Also, if you post a return policy, honor it. If the co-op disagrees, they would change the policy, right? Stop selling membership based on a return system you fight tooth and nail. Customers find another outfitter.

Unbelievable customer service. When you purchase things, you would not have any problem. Problems…read morewill come up, when your product is defective and trying to resolve it. It says on the website, for the product defects, if your item has a manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship, you can return it AT ANY TIME, REGARDLESS OF THE PURCHASE DATE. They would not even going to look at the product to verify. They'll just say reach other the customer service or the product company. (Then what's the point of getting things through REI store?) Customer service said that the store manager Porsha and Chris were wrong about this and they should have known about their own product defects policy even if it's after 1 year from the purchase date (Mine was 1 year and 1 month after). Very disappointed about how the store Manager Porsha and Chris treated the long time customers. REI should give them a proper policy training so that they don't just focus on the 1 year satisfaction guarantee and be able to handle more complicated cases.

Awesome selection of sports clothing!! Good prices too! Sections for men, women and childrenread more

Came in again to purchase St.Patrick's Day bling.And sure enough THEY HAD PLENTY.Planning a group…read morekayaking trip with about 50 other paddlers.Came here to buy my bling because I ALREADY KNEW they would have it.And I was right(as usual). Cant wait to paddle on the Chicago river on St.Patrick's!!! Come thru!!!

I went into this establishment in the hopes of getting a name on the back of a football jersey…read more Mr. Zajac went above and beyond to get this done for me and I would love to give him and his amazing business a "SHOUT OUT" in the hopes of getting his establishment the notoriety it so deserves! I would definitely be back and highly recommend everyone to come and check out his merchandise. A hidden gem! Thank you! All the best to you and yours! Sending blessings!

In town from Georgia this weekend and found this place on Yelp. What a hidden gem! Such an…read moreexcellent selection of merchandise on all Chicago teams. So glad to have made it here. Highly recommend for anyone looking for that hard to find item or simply wanting excellent prices on all Chicsgo sports teams.

I have stopped in this store over the last 10 years. In the last 6-8 yrs. the quality/customer…read moresupport of this store has dropped dramatically. I purchase golf clubs primarily. I have found no deals on any golf clubs here in the last 6 yrs. If I find a club I need to fill a broken set, it is always priced too high (they are higher than any other Play It Again Sports (PIAS) by 20-500% for exact match club brands) and they are unwilling to negotiate a lower price except by less than 5%. By comparison to other Play It Again Sports - Shaumburg, Crystal, I was able to purchase the 2 needed clubs at 25% and 16% of the "negotiated" price of an identical club at the Waukegan Ave PIAS store. I do not recommend this store for any golf items. I will never again go to this store for any reason. It is not worth the trip (25 mi.) to waste my time. DB

So glad I found this store!! What a gem!! I came in a few nights ago looking to get my children ski…read moreequipment as they have joined a local ski club. Kevin, was super professional, informative, patient and friendly. He helped me find 3 pairs of boots and skis for my kids. The selection they have with sporting goods is unmatched. They have every thing a parent or new athlete could possibly need. Prices are great and some of the items are in new condition!! I will update with photos soon, as I plan on going back to get more items.

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!

I needed a new helmet - salesman helped me and got the best-fitting helmet I've ever had. Highly…read moreknowledgeable and friendly salesman was right on with what I was looking for price-wise too. So glad I went to Gunzo's.

I absolutely love this place. I've bought some of my favorite miniskirts & sweaters here. (They…read morealways snag me with their windows.) The styles are so unique. (They do all their buying in Europe.) it's definitely higher end, though I have also found some really great things on their sale rack. This is retail at its finest due to the personal attention. The owners are so sweet and very honest. (Plus, they have great taste.) They'll style you and happily bring you things if you'd like. I can always count on them - if something doesn't look good they'll let me know. I've also bought things off of their Instagram and they happily drop it off at my home in one of their gorgeous bags. That's awesome. I always leave with great styles & feeling cheerful. I have several friends who feel the same. .

I happened upon this store as it was on my way to an event. I don't live far, but haven't done a…read morelot since Covid 19 hit us over 1 year ago. It's a beautiful warm and humid day in Chicago and the walk was good. The place is very quaint and small but well lit for shopping. It's a woman's boutique specializing in European clothing. The major designer is Solar and I have not heard of it, but designs are suited for a dressier woman. Thankfully that counts me in as I work in an office where jeans are not allowed and it's conservative so the weekends I can go casual. Back to the store the sizes are European and the lady at the counter (I am assuming is the owner) was very kind to tell me that 34 is usually x-small, 36 is small and 38 is medium. I'm usually a medium but some of her clothing allow for a 34 when I tried on a pair of white slacks. It had a great fit, but buying white is difficult because the material may be more revealing than you might like. Her clothes has many price points as she indicated and sales from the previous season is 20% off. Her summer selection drove me to walk in full of blight yellows, pink, and orange. Do stop in if you're in the neighborhood and support local small businesses!