I seldom write reviews but the service I received at Marathon Sports in Cambridge was so…read moreexceptional that I feel compelled to publicly applaud it. An avid runner until I was 50, two hip surgeries necessitated that I change my routine to walking and pool running. For close to 29 years, this worked for me. Approaching 80 has brought about new challenges. Recently I had to go to the foot doctor who took X-rays and told me that I have severe arthritis in my left foot. This explained much about some of the difficulties I have been having with my walking regimen. He explained that more than ever I need to be very careful with my walking shoes and explained the type of support my aging feet would need to get me another 10 years of walking the river. When I went into Marathon Sports, I felt truly welcomed and was lucky to have Nina as my sales person. She is just one of the kindest most patient sales people was ever my good fortune to meet. I was a difficult and demanding customer but my experience there leaves me grateful to her and the folks there at Marathon. James Spencer, Cambridge, MA

Kevin was very helpful! The staff works hard to make sure you find the right fit. I'm glad I…read morereturned to this store and will come again.

I think this is a great location. Right in the heart of Harvard Square and a pretty spacious layout…read morethat is easy to navigate and see what they have in stock. Employees were super nice from giving recommendations for items based on what you're looking for to checking stock for other sizes or colors options. They do have a pretty solid variety here across their inventory for men, women, and children. If they don't have a particular item that you're looking for, size, or color, they can help you order it to have it be delivered to the store for pick-up. With the Patagonia brand, returns and exchanges are also easy. They want you to be satisfied with what you are getting, which I love about the brand. Good quality and especially during seasonal sales, would recommend exploring!

This girl Naya sniffed my 10 year old daughters shoes before purchasing it. was very weird and…read moredisappointed and discuting at first with this girl. Imagine being 17 and acting like having a job makes you grown when you still have a lot of life skills to learn. Having a job is one thing, but maturity, common sense, and knowing how to handle yourself are a whole different story. Maybe focus less on acting like you have everything figured out and more on actually growing up, because a paycheck doesn't automatically make you mature.

okay. I come from a long line of Yankee fans. Being from Southern CT (ie having no real identity,…read morepersonality or soul for that matter) I never really cared about team loyalty...but do not mention the Hartford Whalers b/c then you are in a slippery slope of sadness and betrayal (much similar to a telenovella episode starring a make up wearing porcelain doll who swears and poisons people )...I can't even look at a 'Whaley' carvel ice cream cake without crying. Any hoo! screw the Yankee's, as the black sheep of my family- I moved to Boston & 'kind of like' it when the Red Sox win ( for me thats as close as it gets). But! I have a lot of loyal friends who are certain they L-O-V-E the Red sox and when I am feeling generous I buy them a Red Seat tee shirt. These shirts are rad. They are thoughtful/inventive/ aesthetically pleasing and in a class of their own. I rock my red seat shirts to the gym on repeat and sometimes wear them inside out so no one realizes what a scumbag I really am. Printed on American apparel shirts -the cut and fit is flattering ...and so long as its a large -rather forgiving. I don't feel like a chump in my tee shirt b/c I live here. I shed my non conformist angsty ways in high school- and I realize it's much more fun to join 'em. Big in Japan, Green Monster, Sweet Caroline, Battling Evil, and my new ultimate favorite "this is my sox shirt it's red & it's awesome" shirt. If you go to the website they even offer a tee shirt of the month club. If I was rich I would buy that for all of my southern CT (strugglin' in Yankee territory) Sox fans. Perhaps- even for my Yankee freak dad just to mess with him. Hey, my motto is "When in Rome (do whatever is comfortable and will piss off your family)" for me that is a Red Seat shirt. more please.

From the owner: We make unique Red Sox inspired merch!read more

First time in a Kanken store, although my daughters have been living their backpacks and products…read morefor years. Large assortment of styles, colors and products. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Ended up getting my daughter a clip on water bottle holder and pencil case. They also reminded me of their guarantee if my daughter has any issues with her current backpack or accessories. Love this place!

incred rude staff, seemed anno that I entered (empty of customers) store. the young woman…read morebegrudgingly ahowed me the gear I asked about, while the man stared at me in the most unnerving manner. was too creeped out to try anything on.

Such a cool concept with this running workout class/gym. You can go run on your own or take a class…read more(just running - deer dash or running and weights - killer 3s) They have the most amazing easy on your knees treadmills. I don't think I can ever step on a reg treadmill again. The coaches wear headsets and motivates you to run in different intervals. So glad I discovered this gem via class pass.

Love that this running store is operated and run by actual runners who know what they're doing…read morebecause they are masters of their sport!! Great selection, great advice and knowledgeable staff.

I am so torn. I like Rimowa luggage. If the place is open, the staff is usually nice. Store hours…read morethough are a best case scenarios guess and not true opening hours. On Friday, July 5th 5:45 I encountered a locked door (well inside the regular opening hours). This was the third time in a year that I went to Harvard Square in vain. Occasionally I need repairs. Leather World seems to be the only Rimowa option around Boston. A half dozen repairs were done okay, but not always on the first try. Often they leave glue residues inside and never make an effort to remove dents. I had repairs done in Frankfurt at the the airport and in Beijing with much better results.

This store has beautiful, high-quality luggage that I dream of being able to afford…read more Until then, it has plenty else that is useful: every kind of travel adapter you could possibly need for traveling to any country in world. Savvy-traveler items like a money belt; a clothesline for stringing up in your hotel room so you don't have to bring so damn many clothes or overpay for hotel laundry service; the world's best-engineered travel toiletry bottles (won't break or ooze open in your suitcase; you'll never need to buy another set after buying these). The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The last time I was there, a salesperson talked me out of buying a voltage converter so I could be prepared for every possible scenario on an upcoming trip, and told me that almost all electronics made within the last 5 years have built-in converters. Talking me out of buying things I don't need--now that's a store I'll go back to.

Just picked up a rush order for my wife's Lego Robotics team (which is in its first competition…read moretomorrow). A real rush job - she got the graphics to them this morning, we had the shirts at noon - two hours earlier than promised. Perfect! (Normally, we wouldn't look for this kind of turnaround. They went the extra mile, and very friendly about it.) My wife has been doing business with them for years, always happy with their work. This was my first time meeting the folks. Definitely recommend. FYI: In a very cool building in Somerville - lots of other cool small, and not so small businesses (Taza chocolate for example). Fun browsing the building directory.

I would wholeheartedly recommend QRST Custom Printing. I had…read morea tricky job (photo printed onto tee-shirts). Customer service was outstanding! They checked in w several suggestions about overcoming fuzzy photo issue. Cynthia went out of her way to make the job come out great and to get it to me on a tight deadline. Great work. Total professional.

Such a great experience ordering from these people! Large selection, great customer service and a…read moregreat range of pricing options. We ordered embroidered fleeces, the embroidery was well done and the order of twenty eight was ready in 3 business days!

From the owner: All Brands for All Seasons…read more The Action Apparel team brings over 50 years of experience in the uniform and corporate apparel industry. Allow us the opportunity to enhance, update or create your corporate image utilizing our state of the art embroidery and screen printing capabilities. Action Apparel was created to be a single source provider for all business apparel requirements. Whether your needs are for industrial uniforms, heavy duty work wear, sportswear, outerwear, FR/ARC Flash, Hi Visibility safety apparel, security uniforms, or for today's business casual look, Action Apparel has it all!

Stopped in here while walking around Boston Landing…read more This store sells trendy fashion pieces, from shoes to clothing. It's a little pricey but the stuff they sell is very cool. Inside of the store has an industrial feel to it, yet still is warm with the wooden wall off to the side. Their shoes seem to be laid out by different collections which is nice so you can easily spot the ones you want to shop. They also have a cool machine to scan your foot. Not sure what it does exactly but I'm sure it's to help you find a pair of shoes. I also didn't look at the clothes too intensely but I did not notice any plus sizes... Didn't buy anything but I liked looking around and honestly maybe I'll come back one day to get a pair of their shoes, as they're very stylish.

What a beautiful store right under the New Balance HQ. It's massive with all New Balance shoes and…read moreapparel as well as places to sit, fancy fitting rooms, and shoes from American athletes on display. It's inspiring!