Helpful and knowledgeable staff. There is lot of useful stuff in the store and some of it can be…read morevery affordable too. I have tried lots of shoes in the store since there are lots of brands available.

Second shoe visit within a couple weeks and non-impressed with either sales person…read more The first visit was a young guy who was clearly disinterested in helping anyone, no exaggeration. Set some boxes by me and I tried them on and then said what do I do if I want to get a different size that you don't have in stock. He said he can order it online. That was it. Did not ask me any questions about what I was looking for or offered to make any suggestions. Visit Two- I took a couple of different sandals off the shelf and waited until I saw an older clerk, not just someone out of high school or college, , putting things away just out of sight in the stock area. Told him what I wanted and which shoe sizes I needed to try. He came back with whole sizes in one type of shoe, Chaco brand, and the other one he said they only had this one size and they didn't carry any half sizes in that shoe either. I said well that's too big for me, there's nothing else? No. He didn't ask me any questions either. Finally when he came back out, I said do you happen to have a size 39? (That's a European sizing.) He said yes we do. I said, that's 8.5, a half size and you just told me you didn't have any half sizes in that shoe. I asked if they had a different color then black, so he went into the stockroom and found a color preferable to my liking. So ended up purchasing that shoe. But if you're working in shoes there, how could you not know that European sizes and how they correspond? REI used to staff knowledgeable people in each section, including shoes. Do you think they would be interested in making a sale. I don't know what management is like these days there, but I'm a member and it's a huge disappointment.

Mary's & Joe's are a beloved East Bay institution. From my first chuck taylors & Nikes and my…read morelittle league Red Sox uniform in the mid 70s to my basketball and football gear in high school and college football gear in the 80s, I grew up loving grabbing my sports gear from them. Since I lived a few blocks away, it was always the best walking in there and smelling all the new gear, clothes, shoes, cleats, caps, gloves, etc. And super happy to see Mary's and Joe's kids have kept the business going after all these many years. Gonna head back and finally have my lettermen jacket made. M&J's! GO COBRAS & GO COUGARS!

Kelly is great!! Always very helpful and prompt. Whenever we need a re-up on uniforms she is always…read morea call away.

Lots of parking in this small shopping center. I am here to…read morereturn a pair of shoes that are too small. No problem with returns. I was waited on promptly and got fitted for a bigger size shoe without hassle. I had custom orthotics that I bought with the original shoe. I was told that my orthotic would be too small for the new shoe. They promptly made me a new bigger orthotic at no cost. Thank goodness for no hassle VIP membership I purchased. I appreciate the excellent customer service provided by Gabriel and Samuel. These guys are well trained with making it hassle free for me. Yes, I could buy shoes elsewhere, but with flat , senior feet, I want to be sure I get the proper fit. My only sad comment wss that they did not have my shoe size in stock and they will ship it to me. This happened to me last time too. They had to ship the shoe to me.

I had a strange issue with the footbed of a pair of Brooks that I bought 2 months prior which…read morestarted poking into my toes, so I came in to see what could be done. David at this location was so incredibly helpful and patient with me. He brought me replacement options and discussed them with me, really helping me prevent choice paralysis. I was really grateful that he and his supervisor worked with me on the return and VIP sign-up as well. I really recommend this place for their customer service alone. I've been here twice now and have been blown away by their great attitudes and conscientious assistance. Thank you for your help today, David!!

Very unkind. Was looking forward to checking this place out after walking by many times looking at…read morethe bags in the window. First time stopping in with my child & my sister and we were not treated kindly at all. Will not return. Highly discourage others from supporting this business.

A ma and pa shop that is densely-packed with top name outdoor brands, and other smaller,…read morelesser-known brands too. Pricing was more than fair for everything. The shop owners are so sweet and helpful.

The The North Face Outlet Berkeley is not your run-of-the-mill outlet--it's the reason I can…read moreactually afford North Face gear, and it's what turned me into a lifelong fan. This place does require patience. You'll need to walk in circles, dig through racks, and really search. But if you're willing to put in the time, it pays off. Over the years, I've scored $10 shorts, hats and gloves, $20 sweatpants and shirts, and $40 sweatshirts and jackets. The prices have gone up a bit since the early days, but compared to retail and their standard outlet stores, but the deals are still amazing. This place is the OG. If you allow time for parking and give yourself a solid hour to browse, you're almost guaranteed to walk out with a treasure or two. At this point, I own so much North Face gear that I've been asked more than once if I'm sponsored... I wish.

RiP. I will miss you. Please consider opening somewhere else. This has been the iconic store to…read morego . Sorry for the burglary news.

Wow. In a world where we've gotten so used to "guessing" at online shopping, how utterly refreshing…read moreit feels to go into a store where someone has so much knowledge about the product you are hoping to buy and is so excited to assist you in the process. I have come to running later in life--41 years old...and never EVER did I think this would be something I enjoyed. Well here we are. I run 2-3 miles a day in the same pair of beat up hiking (!!) shoes I've owned since my late 20s. My knees hurts. My back hurts. And I needed help buying something that would absorb the shock of running on pavement day after day. I was timid walking into the store, as I know absolutely nothing about running except that I've been doing it (poorly) for months. Rubin immediately made me feel comfortable and supported and was so willing to engage in lengthy conversation about what my exact needs were. Thank you so much Rubin and to all of you at Transports for being a real pillar of the community. I'm thrilled with my purchases and can't wait to report back about my progress as a "runner" ;).

I purchased ASICS running shoes here. The store person took care of me very much. He brought some…read moreshoes and I tried all 3 types. The store has running machine so I put each shoes to try. It was very good. I was surprised that the store has ASICS Kayano series which is my favorite one. Finally, I got the one. Thanks for your help!

This store sells all things Cal, that is the University of California apparel, and it's located in…read moreDowntown Berkeley, right in the middle of everything!! Price wise, there were actually some t-shirts that were not ridiculously overpriced, and were really nice. They were sectioned off by price, so that made finding one a lot easier. Lots of clothing, but their hat and cap selection was kind of limited, but this is a very small store, so it's understandable. I was here before the Cal/Duke football game, so it was pretty crowded that day!!

This store is monumental. Easy to get to from Campus, right in downtown Berkeley. It's always clean…read moreand the staff are very knowledgable about Cal and it's products. I usually see the same people when I go in, perhaps it's family operated? I definitely trust the guys there, they have a security guard and oftentimes, if you have too many bags you'll have to leave them by the door. There are so many different emblem T- Shirts to choose from, some larger sizes (than small), and various colors to choose from. Sweats, Back packs, discount rack, are neat too. I've worn the sweats too and they are comfortable and warm. Standard UCB designs, a staple! A must- have for winter in dorms. They also sell back packs, water bottles, mugs, and flags. And lots of fun stickers, key chains, and other accessories, too! I purchased a large yellow button with blue logo of the bear. One of a kind. An Oski Bear keychain, and a magnet with the Campanille. All things I still cherish until this day. Check them out.

I can't recall his name but maybe he was the owner? So knowledgeable! I love when people know a lot…read moreabout tennis gear because they can explain it more thoroughly to me. I think this is my go-to for tennis gear, sorry Sports Basement. I went during their clearance sale. He threw in free cans of balls yay and I also got another racket which I loved! I'm def looking forward to playing with it this winter season. My friends told me about it because they came away with some shoes. When mine wear out, I'll be sure to check this place out for their selection.

Love my new pickleball paddle. I appreciate all the information I was given to make an informed…read morechoice and loved being able to demo a couple of rackets. Highly recommend! Thank you.