Kurt was very helpful with not only helping us shop and look at bows but he assisted us in the…read moreshooting range and was educated in all areas of the store.

I was helped by a gentleman named Kurt (or perhaps spelled Curt) in the archery department. I have…read morea bow from my family older than me. I wanted to update some parts on it after a few former teammates suggested I take it into a shop. I know very little but did purchase a sight from Fin and Feather a few years ago. Kurt recognized I installed the sight wrong, walked me through my technique and had me shoot a few arrows. After his adjustments I can't wait to get out to a longer range & do their techno hunts! This also made me realize that there are a lot of reviews out there that are probably lower due to people like me who may have attempted to arrange their equipment on their own. Give Kurt & his team a visit. 6/5 star.

What an Iowa City staple that I have been coming to buying and selling sporting goods since I was…read morein junior high. After 20 years, I recently went back and sold a lefty catchers mitt in prime condition. They gave me 15 bucks for it. Really friendly people -support local business !!!

My kids grow like weeds. Does anyone else have that problem? They also change their mind…read morefrequently. One week they like soccer, the next they only want to play hide and seek. This is where Play It Again Sports enters the picture. Until my kids stay in a shoe size longer than a few months, don't outgrow a bike in a summer or decide a sport is something they want to play a few seasons in a row-- I'd rather buy used and on the cheap. Our last trip in was for two bikes-- one for a four year old girl and another for a two year old boy. We left with two bikes: one girly pink and the other a boyish Iowa Hawkeyes. I was helped immediately. They showed me all the options, talked size and even installed new training wheels for me before taking them to the car for me. With ample parking, a friendly staff and an ever changing inventory of used sporting and exercise equipment this place serves its purpose. Since they rely on buying used equipment to then resell, their selection fluctuates so I recommend contacting them before going in. Cleats, soccer balls, baseball gloves, bicycles, rollerblades, frisbees -- you name it, they've got it for your little AND FOR YOU!

In the market for a new bat, so we popped in today. Everyone is always helpful and knowledgeable…read morethat we always come back for equipment for all the sports. We settled on a bat after swinging a few and getting feedback from someone in the softball department.

How have I never reviewed Scheels?…read more I am grateful to have this location. With two kiddos that are active in a lot of sports, Scheels has come to the rescue a time or two. (Specifically, when I realized my son didn't have an adequate batting helmet for baseball mere hours before his first game of the season. I was able to order online and pickup no problem. He is insanely proud of his golden helmet, might I add.) This location expanded during the pandemic and has a ton! Hunting, biking, fishing, skiing,... a robust Iowa Hawkeye apparel section... shoes, apparel-- you name it! Honestly, my favorite spot to shop Scheels is online. I got some amazing Fornia clothes on clearance. My blazer I got is legit one of my favorite things and I spent less than $10-- what a steal! I also got some great Mud Pie Christmas decor super cheap online. It's open daily, parking is a non-issue. Staff is always so friendly and knowledgable. As I mentioned above, don't forget to order online easily for pickup.

This store started like thirty years ago, trying to bring mountain culture to Iowa. I'd say…read morethey've succeeded and are definitely the go-to for any outdoor retail needs in the area. They've got the big brands like: Patagonia, Marmot, North Face, Columbia, etc. When it comes to apparel that will withstand a trip to the Alps (or who are we kidding, a January in Iowa City :D) they've got you covered! Five floors of retail ranging from -- apparel, footwear and equipment. Items for boating, fishing, cycling, skiing, running, golfing, hunting, climbing-- almost anything you could do outdoors, they have something for. For as much as they have in the store, you'd expect it to the be cluttered. But it is very easy to get around and find what you're looking for. They did a great job organizing items and utilizing each floor of space. (*There are a lot of stairs! You've been warned.*) I can't say I frequent here often, but when I do-- I leave with what I came for. Pricing is fair but I honestly go straight to the sale rack when I'm here. (I've always been a fan of the sidewalk sales during the summer. Always finding a new pair of shoes at a great price!) Staff is VERY knowledgeable and welcoming. The location is stellar, with the ramp right across the street.

Active Endeavors can definitely be a pricey since they carry all of the high quality name brands…read moreyou seek when you're gearing up for an outdoorsy trip, but their sales staff is excellent, and if you plan accordingly (aka try to buy things off season) you can find some absolutely wonderful deals. For example - last winter I spilled battery acid all over my NorthFace winter jacket - the kind that goes down to your ankles. BUT it happened just late enough in the winter that Active Endeavors was gearing up for one of their annual sales, and guess what? I got a replacement jacket for nearly 50 percent off. Huzzah! It was a win for me because I got a new coat, and I had the opportunity to support a local business, which I love doing. Active Endeavors also has a killer shoe selection - I'm not sure if people know this, but it's worth checking out!

Yikes. I'm still not over the sticker shock from the inflated prices at this shop. Buy elsewhere if…read moreyou're looking for value. Selection was good, especially for clothing options. However, it was difficult to find a t-shirt with soft cotton instead of the scratchy fabric. Service was just fine.

Back in my University Iowa days (mid to late 1970s), this place was a real campus bookstore. We…read morealso had a poor football time (under Coach Bob Cummings), and branded gear was not as prevalent. I come to this Hawk Shop during my twice yearly trips to Iowa City, and with each visit, non branded gear sections get smaller and smaller. The class book section is still there, but hidden in the back. There's a graduate section, some digital items, and a little bit of stationary. The rest of the place is packed solid with Hawkeye Gear. It's all very nice, well curated, expensive, and obviously a big money maker. The University also seems a bit shameless in promoting this place, as I watched tour guide after tour guide during a recent visitation day, go out of their way to point to "Hawk" this Shop's wares. It must of have worked, as I lost count of all the yellow Hawk Shop bags I saw within the tour groups. And of course, I'm not immune either. I purchased a few things last week, and helped by a couple sales items and a gift certificate. It's great stuff to show off back home in Genoa Nevada. And when I return, who knows what I'll find.

This place is huge!!!! They literally have anything and everything Iowa Hawkeye you could ever…read moredream of. They also have other NFL team apparel. Typically a T-shirt there is. $50, a sweatshirt over $100. Pricey. The staff was busy stocking the store, checkout staff was polite.

Only place I could find a bejeweled Hawkeye brooch for my coat. LOTS of inventory. Staff was very…read morehelpful since I couldn't find their jewelry - which was right up front by the registers.

All of the employees here have the most genuine willingness to help each and every customer to find…read morethe perfect fit! The one-on-one attention really helps to make your foot issues be heard and solved!

Stopped in yesterday to purchase running shoes for my oldest daughter. I honestly had no idea this…read moreplace existed. It was nice to have someone knowledgeable to help us find the perfect shoe. I'll definitely be back for myself and the rest of my family!