Earlier this summer Dutchman bought a few of our camping equipment here. Great place to shop if…read moreyour looking for outdoor gear or other sports stuff. I definitely plan on returning back to check out their skating and running collection.

This appears to be a standard corporate type of sporting goods store. There are several walls of…read moreshoes, tons of clothes, specific sport oriented gear and all the accessories required. There always seem to be a lot of shoppers so it's a busy environment probably owing to the fact it's located on Kalverstraat, a main shopping street. This type of store always has some kind of sale going on to pull more people in to turn their merchandise seeing as we're switching from winter to summer. If you're looking for hiking boots, tennis shoes, running shoes, ski boots and all the clothes that go along with these sports you'll find them here.

Bever is to Holland what REI is to America. You can find all your outdoor sporting needs here, but…read moremostly European brands. It took me awhile to figure out what brands and items would work for my outdoor adventure needs. I was on a mission to buy a few things. For one, I desperately needed a backpack that could house more than just water. I already have a Camelback, but needed something bigger. I looked around a bit as they have quite a selection of backbacks. Finally, I decided on an Osprey that also had a lining that was compatible with a Camelback water reservoir. OK, that mission is now complete. Next, I needed a Swiss Army-like tool. They have many many different types of Swiss Army knives, and also a few Leatherman tools. In addition, they also carry Gerber tools. A friend told me about this brand and he liked the way it worked, so I decided to have a look at these. Unfortunately, the salesman knew nothing about Gerber tools, so I was sort of on my own in the decision-making here. I settled on the Gerber Crucial Multi-Tool, which has a wire cutter, pliers, beer opener (extremely important), flathead and Phillips screwdriver, and liner lock knife. It also have a belt clip, so easy to just hook on. I also like the green colour of the tool and it is very lightweight. Pretty good tool, but I wish it had some scissors. Overall, this store was great for all my outdoor needs. You can pretty much get anything here before heading into the jungles of Africa (just kidding). The only weird thing was when I went to pay and used my credit card, they asked to see my passport and also wrote down my passport info. A bit odd, I think Holland needs to get up to speed with the credit/debit system in general, but otherwise a great store.

This store is a specialty sporting goods store that has clothes, boots, shoes, backpacks,…read moreaccessories and more. They have camping equipment, also. It's a smart clean store. It has that feel that people who are serious about their sport, shop here.

My go to place for basics. Be it a pair of Vans sk8 high or a pair of dickies chino's. Just got a…read morecool beanie there the other day. If you skate er ever have been a skater or want to become one; this is or will be home to you. Good spot to buy a deck off course. Nice record selection too. Friendly staff.

Cool spot for old school vans. Nice service. Small selection of vinyl. I stepped back into my…read more16-year old self and bought a pair of sweet kicks. I'll be back for some more swag to make me feel like i'm living in Cali again. :)

I've visited this store many times over the years as a tourist and now that I live here I still go…read morehere. I went in for new shoes but also found many other items on sale (korting) which were a great value. I found a nice pair of shoes on sale but they didn't have my size, (46) in what I wanted. The nice gentleman brought out alternatives for me and I'm very happy with he suggested. It seems a bit busy when you walk in there but they are very friendly and helpful.

The standard Perry Sport shop.. two floors, looks way smaller from outside than what it is inside…read more Not a great fan of this chain but they have all you need to get fit ... and stay fit :)

I'm a sneaker connoisseur, and kind of a Puma devotee. I haven't worn Adidas in years, but was on…read morevacation in Amsterdam and was so entranced by the window displays in the Adidas Original Store that I went in to take a look. After browsing for a few minutes, I took a photo of a cool shoe that I planned to post on Facebook. An angry salesperson came over and told me that photos were not allowed. I said, OK, and deleted the photo. Then I asked why photos were not allowed. Angry Salesperson told me that no photos of merchandise are allowed in any Adidas stores and that it was because they didn't want people stealing their designs. I said, OK. She said, "I have that same phone as you; show me that you deleted the photo." I was like, OK, here. She then demanded to see my iPhone camera roll. Several thoughts about this experience: 1. After my interaction with Angry Salesperson, I will not be wearing Adidas products in the future. 2. I have nearly 1000 Facebook friends, many of whom like sneakers. So Adidas missed out on an opportunity to have someone post and praise their shoe. I think it's very likely that at least one of them would have gone out and bought sneakers with their name stitched into the sides (which was the shoe I had photographed). 3. Really, no photographs of stuff in Adidas Originals stores? Anywhere in the world? I could understand if I had, like, infiltrated their secret design lab in Bavaria and taken photos of sneaker prototypes scheduled for sale in 2015. But this was just a regular Adidas Originals store; I've been in several this year in the United States and in Germany. Anyway, so, #adidasFAIL. I'm going to go put on my Pumas now...

My husband and I went to this store on a Saturday and it was PACKED. I'm shocked at how full a…read morestore like Adidas could get. There looked to be two sales people helping in the downstairs area while they both had to run up and down the stairs to get shoes that people requested. With so many people, I would have though more people would be working. But the people who were there seemed helpful enough. You had to find someone and ask for your size, but I almost expect that in Amsterdam. But we waited for a long time to be able to talk to someone and then there was a line to even talk to him again to get the box of the shoes we wanted to buy. We did leave the store with a pair of shoes, but it was more out of necessity than because we liked the store. Of course we found a store with more variety and not owned by a major brand closer to home when walking back. But you live and learn, right?

About the coolest store in Amsterdam. I love soccer stuff, and these guys have a selection you…read morewon't find anywhere else. I think I own nearly all the socks they make. It's a funny look at the sport, with a clear love it. Always worth a stop.

I'm only giving this place 3 stars because of their lack of inventory. With the women's World Cup…read moregoing on, you would think they would be well stocked on The Netherland's jerseys. No such luck. This was about 2 weeks ago and they had only one left in stock that was the wrong size.

I love this place!…read more It's a huge sporting goods store and they have a bit of everything including but not limited to goods for: - Volleyball - Basketball - Baseball (not much) - Soccer - Rugby/Football - Trekking and hiking - Surfing - Diving - Swimming - Archery - Riding (horseback) - Camping - Skiing - Snowboarding - Racquetball/Squash - Tennis - Fitness - Cycling - Skating (inline/board/roller) - Ice skating And probably more! They have stuff to suit any budget, including the very low ones, while maintaining the quality of the goods! The prices are very decent if not cheap for their so called "Blauw Product" labelled stuff, which essentially means that it's super cheap, and they have a wide array of products. For example, I bought a super thin fleece long sleeve for but €7.45! The stitching is of great quality and it doesn't fit baggy like a mass produced one-size-fits-all piece of clothing. It's formfitting but not tight, at all. I implore you check this place out. You might see things that you need without the prior knowledge of your need for them! Check out the pics to get an idea. Beware if you're going by car as it's right next to the Amsterdam Arena so you'll have to pay for parking.

I am a fan of this sporting goods shop because I enjoy camping. Great spot to pick up all your…read morecamping gear. You can buy a lot of your sporting goods here. They cover everything from snowboards to running shoes to camping equipment. I told Dutchman it was time to upgrade on our camping experience. So we bought an awesome tent here.

Some brands are so expensive regarding the fact that their products are assembled in poor…read morecountries. However, some of their products are just too cool. Like The North Face's duffle bags. I couldn't resist to buy one because I can always come up with an excuse why an unsporty person would need a sports bag. You can also wear it as a rucksack. At Kingsday for example. The only problem was that afterwards one of the straps contained an additional feature: a used chewing gum (thank you a******). It was well-incorporated and made the ice spray useless. So I went to the North Face store hoping that I could buy a spare pair of straps. I've been here before and I like the friendly, relaxed staff. I explained the situation to the girl at the counter and she went to check their stock of spare parts. She quickly found a set and handed it to me. When I asked for the price she said it was for free. In the case of The North Face I now know that the price contains a fair warranty (I didn't have to show the sales receipt).

If you are more comfortable shopping in English than in Dutch, ask for Mark A.! Yes he's American…read moreand you might not be, but this is his third job in North Face stores, and he is polite, personable, attentive, and honest. Men should know that most of the trousers are "long" length (i.e. 34" inseam). Nonetheless, the variety of product on offer is good for such a small location. The staff will spend the time required to find you the right items, and the prices are reasonable considering the fact that this is a foreign brand with all product made outside the EU. If you need a piece of clothing for your trip or on short notice, look no further. Backpackers in particular would love this place.

Pas op! De winkel ruilt alleen artikelen tegen een tegoedbon, ondanks verkeerd verkoopadvies…read more Ik kwam voor wanten van €35 euro, in plaats van handschoenen, zodat mijn vingers zich aan elkaar kunnen opwarmen. Twee verkoopmedewerkers adviseerden me echter wanten van €65 euro, met binnenin tóch handschoenen. Binnen drie uur was ik terug in de winkel omdat de wanten niet deden wat de verkopers beloofden. Toen probeerde de verkoper mij een volgende upgrade naar weer een andere prijsklasse. Daar ben ik niet op ingegaan. In plaats van geld terug wilde de verkoper alleen een tegoedbon geven. Ik baal hier enorm van, voel me misleid en heb nu een 'voucher' waar ik niks mee kan; kortom €65 kwijt en nooit meer terug naar de winkel. Ik had er anders in de toekomst nog wel eens een jas gekocht. Volgende keer weer online bestellen voor betere voorwaarden.

Winter is coming....So my new mission was to find a beautiful winter headband. It's a great way to…read morekeep your ears and head warm in the cold, without messing up your hair. Dutchman got me the cutiest winter headband here. I so love it! Zo mooie.... Carl Denig is the perfect shop to buy your winter or outdoor gear or accessories. I notice there were a lot of people in here shopping for their winter coats. There were definitely a lot of nice winter coats in here.