After a not so great experience at Red Door we tried our luck at Phatman. It was my first time here…read moreand it was pretty neat. An entire store dedicated to skateboarding, snowboarding and a section for frisbee golf. There was quite a big selection and it wasn't busy which was a plus. The guy working was very helpful and didn't put a lot of pressure on us to buy. My significant other needed a different size in snowboard boots and apparently the new stock is yet to come in. We will be back soon and are happy to support this place. Another unique feature of this spot is that they have an indoor skate park.

Was expecting more helmet options. We got one that was decent and the guy was nice but more than…read morehalf a dozen choices would be nice.

I am not from buffalo and am visiting from out of town, I stopped at pure hockey first and got the…read morepure hockey experience. Young inexperienced workers who don't care and only push you to high end products. Then I checked out great skate right down the street. As soon as you walk in the door it feels like a local hockey shop and not the 'Walmart' of hockey shops. Employees of all ages with difference experience and knowledge who are there to push you towards the right gear for you and not the most expensive to just make profit. They are the upmost professional hockey shop I have ever been to and I am looking forward to my next visit to buffalo and more importantly, Great Skate.

My favorite hockey shop of all time. Small family owned business with the best prices in town. I…read morerefuse to go anywhere else. They always have the best and newest equipment, and the owners+employees are kind and knowledgeable! Don't listen to the bad reviews fr. People don't realize that hockey equipment isn't cheap. It's just part of the game!!

GoBike workshop is wonderful. The employees are so easy going and helpful. They assist and…read moreexplain without ever making you feel stupid. They give you the tools, space and instruction to do it yourself. The prices can't be beat, by far. They have used or new parts (and take donations of bikes and parts) available in the workshop. I replaced 2 cables, opening one shifter, learning how they work and following how they are attached to the bike. It was a great experience. I had a goofy grin on the whole time. I was ecstatic to finally get down and dirty to the guts of my bike. The place is housed in an old police station with bikes surrounding the entrance, literally hanging around. I highly recommend bringing your used bikes here as donations and using the workshop to repair your bikes. It was so much cooler than just dropping my bike off to be fixed by someone, although they will do that for you, you don't have to do it yourself. It's just a unique option to learn while doing the work yourself.

The GO Bike Workshop has been great to me. Tucked into an…read moreold police station at Linden and Colvin, it's a fantastic place to learn about mechanics, pick up parts, or buy a used bike. Adult bikes worked on by the mechanics there generally run from $100-$200. They accepts bike donations year round, which they use as in their various programs. Every time I visit my confidence with mechanics improves. I never thought I'd be so excited to learn how to true a wheel! The instructors are very patient and explain things well. On most Sundays they offer specific classes, such as Fix-a-Flat, Bearings, Drivetrains, or Basic Wheel Maintenance. In the summer and spring they offer Learn to Ride for adults and kids. In the winter the shop is only open to the public 3 days a week but in the nice weather they are open for retail just about every day. Naturally there is lots of bike parking but there are a handful of spots for cars too, and otherwise easy street parking nearby.

I have had only fantastic experiences with Dip-N-Dive. They worked hard to make getting back into…read morethe hobby after a long time away a pleasant experience!

Signed up for a diving class through here and although I've only been to a few of the sessions,…read moreit's going well and the employees have all been professional. If you're interested in learning how to dive, definitely check out Dip-N-Dive. They offer multiple certification sessions. Some of them are once a week and other more fast track programs are twice a week (evenings) and generally only take ~8 classes or so. The equipment here is priced really high and if you are going to sign up for their diving class, they will ask you to have your own snorkel, mask and fins, weight belt, belt and boots. Those items will run close to $400, so just be aware of the additional expenses you'll incur. Dip-N-Dive offers all sorts of diving certifications and they also go on diving trips multiple times per year. If you're at all interested in scuba diving, check out Dip-N-Dive!

Basically the only people I trust with my skates. They take their time and make sure they are to…read moreyour liking. Unlike some places in the buffalo area, where they just seem to grind the you know what out of the steel. I have been coming here for years upon years, and will continue until I can't skate anymore or play the game. Cost $6.00!

From the owner: Hockey Equipment Sales, Equipment/Skate Fitting & Repair, Skate Sharpening.read more

Must say I was happy with the selection. I chose 3 pairs, I would have purchased all three if they…read morefit. Buying sneakers on line hasn't worked well for me. And I never send things back. I wanted to patronize a local store. Well I picked 3 to try on. Two women employees in the store. Waited 10 minutes. Neither salesperson offered to help. I put them down and left. That will be another empty store front soon...

New to the Tops Plaza in Elmwood (across from Home Depot) is this Hibbett Sport location. I'm not…read morefamiliar with this chain, but had seen this pen up some time ago. Because I was nearby at Party City I took a moment and popped in here. They have all ages shoes, all sneakers. Various brands and colors. They carry clothing as well. Tons of different ways to "freshen up" your sneakers. A large selection of performance enhancing things for both men and women available. It's nice to have this so close. I hope it does well.

I was happy to see a store come to Amherst as I always had to drive to the Victor NY location, near…read moreRochester. This store is not the biggest but has a nice selection of merchandise and is very clean and organized. Prices are at a premium and there's not much on sale. Staff are very friendly.

Stopped in to browse rain jackets. The two ladies working at 9am Weds 3/18 were extremely helpful…read moreand friendly. We were able to purchase one jacket and have the other shipped for free. I've actually never shopped at an LL Bean before. It was a seamless experience!

Very odd experience. Came to buy specific shoes and the employee was uninterested. Found the…read moresizes and walked away. Didn't come back to see how they fit or anything. Baffling. Asked one employee who was walking by and she said "I can't help but can find someone who can". She didn't. I eventually flagged down another employee who did help. Very odd. I was prepared to buy shoes, bathing suits and more.

Wouldn't recommend coming here for sneakers, especially if you'll need help…read more I came here for training/gym sneakers. Website said this location had 6 pairs in stock that met that criteria - 4 Nike and 2 New Balance. Get to the store, and every sneaker aisle is basically labeled as "running". Took several minutes to find an associate because none of them were wearing uniforms, name tags, or anything else to denote them as an associate. Once I finally found one to ask where the cross-trainers were, of course they were in one of the aisles labeled "womens running". I also poked around womens apparel but even the clearance prices were pretty high. So overall, if you need something that you can get elsewhere, I would recommend doing so.

Nick's Sporting Goods is the kind of place that reminds you how a proper sporting shop is supposed…read moreto be run. I first went to Roy several years ago, and I ended up buying a significant amount of tackle from him for one simple reason: he's honest and sincere. There's no sales pitch, no gimmicks, and no pressure. He tells you what works, what doesn't, and why. That kind of integrity is rare these days, and it keeps people coming back. The inventory isn't massive, but that's actually part of the strength of the store. If you fish for walleye or troll for salmon, you'll find some very good, unique gear that you won't see everywhere else. Everything on the shelves has a purpose. Prices are reasonable, and the service is truly exceptional. When you ask for advice, you're not getting guesses--you're getting experience. Where Nick's Sporting Goods truly stands apart is archery. If you're an archer or into archery hunting, it's hard to imagine a better shop. Roy is an expert and a genuine archery enthusiast, and it shows in the quality of guidance and setup he provides. If you're passionate about fishing--especially walleye and salmon trolling--or serious about archery and bowhunting, this store is absolutely worth your time. Highly recommended.

I went to Nick's Sporting Goods today looking for fishing equipment for my son. I received great…read morehelp as soon as I entered the door. They've got a lot of quality gear at reasonable prices, plus the personal touch that the Big Box places have all but eliminated. So happy I went here!