I LOVE Rapid Transit. The store is staffed--on the "shoe side"--by athletes who know what they are…read moretalking about. The Rapid Transit staff gave me fantastic advice on shoes several years ago and I have gratefully stuck with the same brand and model since. So, obviously service is top-notch. I am also happy to share that prices are competitive with--or cheaper than--certain big box sports stores. My shoes were 20% less than the big box retailer's price. Rapid Transit also has a great selection of Penn State gear for Nittany Lion fans. Shop local. Shop quality. Shop Rapid Transit.

Probably closer to four stars, but the guys working here were so nice and helpful that their…read morefriendliness and charm went a long way with me today. We came in looking for deals on some white Penn State gear for next week's white out and was not disappointed in the selection of items available at a very reasonable price. Hats were $28-35 and the hooded sweatshirts were a nice $45. Running shoes (we only checked the prices for comparison) were a little more expensive than the chains, but supporting local businesses could justify the difference in cost. I don't think you'll find Nike and other major brands, but you will find something!

Not a bad spot to stock up on some Penn State gear. The Family Clothesline is probably the biggest…read morecollege apparel shop in State College, so you can imagine that they have quite a selection. As far as quality goes, it really depends on what you get and how much you spend. Go with your top notch gear like Under Armour and Nike, you are guaranteed quality. From hoodies, to tshirts, to shorts, they carry the whole line. Some of the embroidered hoodies are actually sweet. So sweet that I picked up two. If your pockets aren't quite as deep, then you can go with the misc brands that they carry. The t-shirts are screen printed and run under $10, and you can easily find a hoody around $20. Just don't expect too much from the quality, but then again, you get what you pay for. On top of apparel, they also carry some misc goods. You can snag some goodies for your pets, or even your golf clubs. Tons of variety here. Varying quality depending on how much you want to spend, but c'mon. You have to shell out a little more to get the best.

Family Clotheslines offers the best deals if you're looking to get the cheapest Penn State apparel…read morein State College. They always have specials and clearance items on t-shirts and jerseys. They have a nice selection of merchandise as well. You can typically get a t-shirt with a good design for under $10. Service has always been decent and I've got quite a number of items from this place.

If you are a golf player and are looking to get a club fixed by the pro, don't even try. Just go…read moresomewhere else. The pro genuinely is never in. I tried on 3 different occasions and on the third the manager just told me to order the shaft and do it myself. Even the manager realizes that the pro overcharges for the simple tasks he is charged to complete. Shout out to the manager for doing my friend's grip. The pro is so unreliable that the manager has to take on extra responsibility. Good on him. I mean you would expect a "PRO" to actually be in the golf section. As a student it is not easy to get off campus to the Dick's(Properly named) so getting an uber is not ideal. Just go to a pga or the penn state course, or do it yourself because the pro is extremely unreliable.

Haven't been in here for a while and I now know why. The "Kid" that checked me out was "Dick"…read more Barely got a word out from him and he rolled his eyes when I asked him if he knew if the balance was on the receipt from my gift card. Now I know why they call it Dicks!!!! Thank god Dunham Sports opened up in State College. I'll take my business there from now on. They have a much better atmosphere with people and a better selection of items. Kiss off Dicks.

I've been to other ones, and when I saw it open next to Dick's, I went in. I actually found some…read moreof the stuff in the front to be helpful, cool, and cheap. Like Dick's, the associates were helpful, generally, within the limit of what their store can provide and how they have been trained. They have some interesting crap, err, discount merchandise, that could be stocking stuffers or such. But, when at the cashier, the second thing out of your mouth is 'email', then you lose me right there, and for good. You don't need my email to give me a good and fair price.

As 5 Below goes, this is a great store. Everything is always full, clean, looking GOOD. The staff…read moredoesn't usually leave the front of the store, but that's ok because I'd rather they were ringing folks up than asking to help me. I love their home goods, their flip flops, nail polish. It's the PERFECT place to get stocking stuffers, pool toys in summer, Penn State items!!! Yeah, if you are on a budget and need some cute PSU stuff or some funky things for your dorm room, you need to go to 5 Below. Posters, makeup, magic tricks, art stuff, phone cords, retro candy? They have it all.

It has been a couple of decades since my last visit…read more 1 they moved 2 they are just a "snooty" helpful as my experiences from 1988-1992. Used to think it was just the "poor college kid" treatment but even as middle aged person they still give you the you should appreciate us approach. A decent selection of outdoor clothing, a much smaller selection of ski boots and ski than I recall. They also resell LL Bean items. Footwear associates were quick to offer assistance. When checking out, be prepared to pay a premium to the local shopping experience and the tacky "who assisted you?" obviously for a commission credit is uncomfortable!

Appalachian Outdoors is one of the best shops in the area! The staff is helpful and knowledgeable…read moreabout their gear, and the store has a wide variety of equipment and apparel in stock. They have a great selection of outdoor clothes, packs, camping equipment, and shoes in lots of different styles and colors-- the Cotopaxi gear is especially eye-catching. Both times I've been in the staff has been incredibly helpful. A salesperson helped me pick out a great pair of Salomon hiking boots last year, and a pair of "On"running shoes most recently. The running shoes they carry are mostly for trail running, but an employee helped me find a pair of street running shoes that were just what I was looking for. Plus, they have a bunch of cool outdoor games for sale, like frisbees, cards and hacky sacks. Overall, I look forward to stopping in at AO whenever I need new gear!

Always, the BEST! As a Penn State undergraduate, I designed a few t-shirts for our campus…read morerecreation department, who used Collegiate Pride for printing apparel. Fast forward 8 years later, I created my own basketball recreational league in Santa Monica, CA. After going through a local company here who misprinted over half of our league's jerseys and t-shirts, I reached out to Collegiate Pride who totally saved the day. I was kicking myself that I didn't think of Collegiate Pride in the first place. Not one misprinted jersey or t-shirt (not even a trace of a mistake), super high quality, easy quote and mock-up process, clear and fair pricing, and full transparency with production and shipping times. The cross country shipping cost is well worth it for the quality and peace of mind I get with Collegiate Pride -- and I love that our league gear is coming from State College, and supporting a local business. I'll never use another printing service again. Thank you all so much for what you do and for really helping me out! We Are!

This group has been amazing to work with. We had a last minute change in plans and they came to…read moreour rescue! The work was outstanding and everything we could have hoped for...HIGHLY Recommend!!

Called on a Thursday to set up an appointment for pointe shoes. Was told the person who would be…read morefitting my daughter would call me back in an hour. No return phone call. Called 4 or more times on Friday during different times--answering machine. Decided to head to Altoona to The Dance Shop where they answered on the third ring and were incredibly accommodating! Boo!! Poor business practices and EXTREMELY poor customer service.

I've been a repeat customer of Harpers over the past couple of years, and have had several custom…read moresuits and jackets made by them. Harpers is a rare gem to have in this area, and we're lucky to have them. The staff are all very fashion-forward, and are all more than capable to send you on your way looking sharper than when you came in. The store itself is very upscale, and feels like a place you'd find on Savile Row (without the Savile Row prices.) Really great seasonal selections, with a lot of well-curated accessories available. Their custom garments are where they really shine however. With hundreds of fabrics, linings, buttons, and styles to choose from, it is always a joy creating something that is uniquely yours. I'm looking forward to my next custom piece.

Fine selection of higher end clothing. Pricey, for sure, but good quality. Free tailoring for life…read moreif you buy a suit there. Unfortunately, the employee had a bad attitude and acted like it was a huge burden to set up the tailoring (and he wasn't even the one doing the alterations!). Not only that, messed up the alteration request completely and I now have an ill-fitting suit and not enough time before our event to have it re-done. Thanks.