Nice local sporting goods store. It's great having a local store to go to. I have had several last minute runs there for things we need, they haven't let me down yet. read more

My husband absolutely loves this place! He had t been in years and wanted to see it again! He loves that they have so many outdoors items and that they are able to be an independent retailer during these days! He loves talking to the manager and we looked around the whole store - the sale items, the non sale items and more! Stop by if you can! You never know what you can find and support local! read more

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They have a nice variety of in-stock, women's hiking shoes. We were looking for shoes for work, for standing on concrete. I really appreciated their knowledge. We ended up with hiking shoes with extra cushioning. I wouldn't have thought of this. read more

Maynard Outdoor Store - Shoes - Shoe Stores Near Me - Maynard, Massachusetts

I desperately needed good shoes for my job (standing on concrete all day. This place was awesome--I could consult with the staff to find the perfect shoes, and they even gave me other recommendations for what would help! read more

Awesome family run business. This store has been around forever and has always had consistently fair prices and friendly staff. The Outdoor Store has everything you need from a variety of sporting goods, to camping/fishing gear, and a surplus of Men's/Women's/Kids clothing and shoes. Skip the mall and head here for anything you need! read more

Maynard is a quaint little town that kind of feels like it got stuck in time; back in the Fifties, or something. Last Christmas, we were shopping; and I met a man from Norway, who had just relocated to the States. He told me he kept expecting to see Jimmy Stewart walking out of a store. He was totally charmed, and wanted to move here, because where he lived was all strip malls. When we moved here, we had no idea how many great little shops were in the downtown, and the Outdoor Store is the anchor. It's been there forever. Sports, Camping, and Casual clothing are their bread and butter. If you can't find something, ask. Heck, I actually found a really nice dress that I wore to a wedding. I had been EVERYWHERE looking, too. Prices are reasonable. Most clothes are discounted from sugg. retail. I prefer to stay away from big chain stores, especially since I don't want stores like this to disappear. For now, this place is thriving. read more

I agree with the positive reviews - too bad the employees are so rude. All three times I've shopped there, it was like pulling teeth to get this guy to answer a simple question. And when he did, he treated my 70 year old mom and me like we were idiots. I'd love to support a local business like this one. I just need a tiny little customer service first. read more

I love going to the Outdoor Store. They have a great selection of casual and athletic clothing, as well as footwear and sporting goods. Their prices are just as good as the big box stores, and you get to support a small, independently run business. All the employees are really knowledgeable and honest, and most of them have been there forever. Check them out! read more

Place seems to have everything I was looking for! Exactly the right place for the right thing! They have an amazing selection of all kinds of things, it is really impressive! I will definitely be coming back again and again! They have all sorts of high-quality hard to find things! Stores like this are very hard to fine, a real gem! read more

I like the Outdoor Store for a variety of reasons....locally owned, very good selection, fair prices. Parking can sometimes be a pain in the ass but there's a municipal lot close by. They really do have a lot of cool stuff in addition to outdoor type clothing; knives, flashlights, etc. I have also had luck finding a bunch of tall sizes which I definitely appreciate. I have always found the employees friendly and helpful. Always. A minor gripe which I dinged them a star for is that it's a bit hard to find what you're looking for. The coats for example are all jammed together on these circular racks with seemingly no order at all. Looking for a sweatshirt? Well, they could be in at least 5 separate locations. Overall a nice store that carries quality stuff at a fair price. read more

Don't let the name fool you they have all sorts of things (shirts, pants, shoes/sneakers) not just "outdoor items". They good selections of different makers and styles. Nice friendly staff always asks if you need any help and really pretty good prices go ahead compare them to the bigger stores or the malls you'll be pleasantly surprised. Oh and if you do need outdoor items you find what you need as well - sports, camping, etc). read more

I have to admit that when I heard "Outdoor Store" I kind of stuck my nose up a little and made a face. It's not really what I imagined. And the prices are much better than I thought that they would be. Sometimes mom-and-pop stores mark up items so that they can hold onto their overpriced retail space. Not here. They have an amazing wall of Levi's jeans at competitive prices. Amazing Pendleton sweaters and jackets Uggs, North Face. Fishing poles, camping equipment,and Swiss army knifes are there too but it's more than a sporting goods store. All at reasonable prices. Bust-out your cell phone and check the online prices. By the time you add shipping and taxes it's the same or cheaper here at the outdoor store. If you are local, you should shop here. read more

Maynard Outdoor Store is a really awesome small business with great prices and selection. I always get my shoes from there and their shirts are really nice too. I come every time I'm in the area. The service and friendliness of the staff and management is refreshing. read more

I have to recommend . My daughter needed cleats and the gentleman working in the shoe department could not have been better. After measuring her foot He gave us several options and was happy to get more if needed.. read more

I am all for supporting the local family owned businesses especially if they have good stuff and competitive prices. The Outdoor Store has both. Highlights are the shoe department which carries a great selection of sneakers, hikers, winter boots, slippers, and shoes-- all brands you will recognize like Merrell, Dansko, New Balance, etc. The outdoor store also has a nice selection of parkas, men's jeans, casual button down shirts, as well as a a good selection of women's workout clothing. If you are looking to support a local business without sacrificing selection or quality this is a great spot. read more

When I am in need of fluffy wool socks, blue jeans, gloves, a hoodie or any other thing that i might need when I'm not indoors the Outdoor Store is where I go. If they don't have the size you want they'll order it and let you try it on. read more

Fair prices, good selection, mellow & idiosyncratic staff. The way a small business should be.

Great family owned store. They don't make them like this anymore! I like to shop small businesses. Amazing variety of merchandise here. I found just what I was looking for. A gem in Maynard. read more

It's excellent. The staff on hand are helpful and know their stuff. I did a blitz shopping spree for gear that took me to Dick's, REI and here. Maynard Outdoor's prices are certainly fair; they were either the same as or less than REI and Dick's. I'm happy that I can support this independent business. read more

I have shopped at The Outdoor Store for over forty years after moving to the area from Arizona. It does have that "old school" feel but I like it. They have a good selection of competitively priced clothing, shoes and outdoor stuff that is a fit for my "lifestyle". The staff is sometimes "New Englandy" but, hey, this IS New England. read more

Mom and Pop shop with competitive prices and helpful, friendly knowledgeable staff! I mean it,! These places are going the way of the dinosaur but this one has what it takes to stay around for a long while with the winning combination I just listed above. They also have current models of good brands. We were looking for a local (to Concord) merchant of Muck Boots and stumbled upon this place. Besides these boots, my husband and I were looking for other clothes and other gear for ourselves for outdoor winter work. We found brands that we did not even know about but after researching found them to be good quality clothing with excellent reviews. We'll definitely return again! read more

I am disappointed that the Maynard Outdoor Store does not accept Amex. While trying to check-out the cashier rejected my Amex. The heavy-set cashier (receipt said Jess) tried to tell me that Amex charges twice what MC/Visa charge, and dismissed me while I tried to let her know her otherwise. (Amex charges 3.5%, and there is no way they are paying 1.75% for MC/Visa, most likely their rate is in the mid 2%s). She offered an incincere apology and took my Visa. I decided I wanted the pants more than I wanted to make a point and shop elsewhere. I really like that Maynard has a nice downtown shopping scene. I get that small businesses like this can't compete with Kohl's, Bob's, etc. on pricing. They need to compete with service, convenience and location. If I am willing to spend a premium to shop here, I think it is reasonable to expect them to accept all major credit cards. I own a small business, and of course I don't like to pay credit card processing fees. But I provide my customers with great service, and one part of that is accepting whatever method of payment they want to use. I realize this isn't that big a deal, and that many customers don't care. But it irks me to not be able to pay how I want. A business model that charges a price premium ought to accept Amex in this day. So good job Maynard Outdoor Store. You saved about $0.23 off my purchase, but lost a customer and the roughly $300 a year I used to spend at your store. read more

This is my favorite store in the area. it is a great place for casual clothing sporting goods, shoes and outerwear. I am not sure what we would do without the Outdoor Store. It is the best place to find all kinds of critical basics for us and our kids. It is the sort of store that used to exist in many small towns. Its very real and authentic with excellent brand name products at good prices. The store is light on merchandising but heavy on product selection. Plus the prices are generally discounted well off of the retail pricing. Even though its a small in town shop you will save over the big box stores. Employees are helpful and friendly and very knowledgeable. But they wont have the matching big box store polo shirts with plastic name tags and phony customer service training. read more

I love the Outdoor Store and its employees. On another note: Replying to Boogie S. of Brookline, whose comment appeared in Yelp on 3/24/2009 ("Many years back, Acton and Maynard attempted to merge high-schools for financial reasons and the snoots of Acton shut the plan down") -- there was more to the story than that. Involved was a merge not only of the high schools but a proposal for Acton to tie into the public sewer system in Maynard. I don't remember the specifics but it was a "schools for sewers" proposition which ultimately failed. Eventually Acton had to go it alone, building public sewers for only a small portion of the town. Most of the town is still on septic systems. read more

This is a great store. Not only is the selection great, but the prices almost always beat everywhere else - both the big chain stores like EMS and REI and online sites like Amazon. If you need any kinds of outerwear, shoes, etc. you should definitely visit the Maynard Outdoor Store. As for Benjamin S.'s opinion of Acton, he should check his facts. Acton turned down Maynard's request to regionalize for the same reason that other town did -- for decades the town of Maynard neglected its school system and it suffered greatly. Then the town felt the need to beg neighboring town to regionalize in efforts to pull it up by association. If Benjamin is upset with Acton over this, then he should turn some of that resentment elsewhere. read more

One of my favorite stores on the planet. I love the staff; I love the shoe department. I buy all my kids' shoes there, and their outdoor gear (like jackets), too. The prices and selection are great. I have loved everything I've gotten there, and always been pleasantly surprised by the quality of their gear. read more

I love the Maynard Outdoor Store. They have everything you could imagine. Name brands, quality items and decent prices. It sounds like a commercial doesn't it? lol. I love grabbing bathing suits and goggles on the go, getting boots and shoes for the different season, mess kits for camping. I go in with the girl scout camping list and they have it all. Soccer gear, everything. The sales people are so very kind they give you space to browse and are there if you need help. read more

This place is FANTASTIC! They have so much and their prices are good. The help is fantastic and it is on Nason Street in Maynard. It is a refreshing local store with lots of stock of footwear, outdoor gear and clothing as well as fan items. This place has been around for a long time because it is terrific. read more

When I'm looking for basics, Maynard Outdoor Store never fails--good selection of chinos, sweats, athletic gear, casual clothes; name brands too (Columbia, Levi, etc.); discounted prices. Have been shopping here since I moved to Acton 25 years ago, and the place hasn't changed a bit -- and that's good. (BTW Benjamin S, the shot at Acton was uncalled for, especially from a kid from Brookline :-) read more

This is a great store the staff is great and the prices are below what you will find at the mall. It is worth the trip shop here first so you do not have to travel to the big box stores. read more

The Outdoor Store is a great store and serves all the towns in the area, INCLUDING the "snoots" who live in Acton. I myself am an Acton snoot who loves going to Maynard, and it's usually to get something at the Outdoor Store. Many other Actonians love going to Maynard for all the shops. read more

Maynard outdoor store has an unexpectedly wide variety of team sport supplies as well as clothing of all sorts short of tuxedoes and prom dresses, Feels a little bit like a Vermont General Store, but much more useful. read more

Love the Maynard Outdoor Store! They have a great selection and the employees are always helpful and the prices are comparable to other stores. We always try to support local business and they make it easy. read more

Yeah this is a great little (actually not so little) store. Its got tons of outdoorsy sorts of clothing and shoes etc. as well as other outdoor accessories. Its too bad there aren't many places left like this. It has a way better selection than the WalMarts of the world and the stuff is better and the staff know what they're talking about. Its reasonably priced too which is a suprise in that neck of the woods. read more

I love this place! They have a great selection and prices that are consistently better than the big retail stores. No need to wait for one of the big guys to have a sale, just go to the Maynard Outdoor Store. read more

Received very poor customer service in resolving an issue related to the purchase of a gift certificate. In house accounting system seems antiquated compared to many other merchants systems. I like to shop locally and try to avoid "big box" stores but my family and I will no longer patronize this store and we have been loyal customers for 30+ years. read more

I have been shopping at Maynard Outdoor Store since we first moved to the area 30 years ago. I bought my first pair of Levi's there when I was about twelve. You would give them your waist and length, and the person would disappear somewhere for a few minutes (I assumed up in the attic!) and inevitably come back down with the right size. They had every color of Levi's Cords known to man, too. Now, I bring my kids there and they love it too. Some of the people working there have been there since I can remember -- it must be a good place to work. Anyway -- I love the store. read more