Large and well-stocked outdoors shop with decent prices. It's actually quite a large chain, owned…read moreby JD Sports, and sells a wide range of well known brands. This store is on the market square just behind the church. It runs the length of the block, and is the largest outdoor store in Kingston. It has a cafe and soft-play area inside. I was on the look-out for a specific knee-high mid-weight sock, which I've been looking for, for ages, and was delighted that they had it in stock. It'll be a regular calling point for me from now on. Reasonably friendly staff, though I only needed to speak to them at the till.

Generally okay if the item you want is in stock... But I would strongly advise against ordering…read moreanything that is "due in a few weeks" and I definitely wouldn't recommend using a Cyclescheme voucher. The communication and aftercare when things go wrong is absolutely abysmal. I ordered £3k of bike and accessories. One of the components was due in a couple of weeks, the rest was in stock. I received an email that my bike build had been booked in and was given a delivery date for my bike. The delivery date came and went. No communication at all. I contacted Sigma to be told that the component had been delayed. Only because I chased was the rest of my order sent. A couple of months passed by. No communication at all. I contacted Sigma only to be told that the component had been delayed further - by a whole year. The delay might not be their fault, but the lack of communication is. Because I ordered on the cycle to work scheme a refund was not possible. And instead was told I had £379 store credit. In the meantime I'd made an order for cash so asked if they'd be able to refund and apply some of my store credit. I was told that someone would contact me to discuss. After a couple of weeks I chased Sigma (again!) to find out how to use my £379 credit as no one contacted me. And I was told that no, they couldn't apply the store credit to my previous order. So I've been messed around, ignored, and have had nothing constructive offered to help with the situation. All I have is store credit to buy some stuff that I don't really need or want. I've been given a hollow apology - but actions speak louder than words. When things go wrong, how a company responds can make the difference between customer loyalty and never using that company again. I will not be recommending Sigma Sports to my cycling friends.

Worst customer support ever. Made an order - after like 5 days they shipped ( or at least provided…read moretracking number). That tracking number was only show up as tracking info received without actual package. After a week or more without any movement i contacted them and they was looking into it for another 2 weeks without any replied. Than i contacted them in chat and they told its lost and asked what i want reship or refund. I said reship and 5 days later contacted again them and they wasnt aware about reship and said will contact me again. And they just refunded me in the end instead of reship without asking. Its just worst customer support ever. You need to wait weeks to get an update and still end up in nothing

If you're serious about running and want to make sure you look and feel good while you're about it,…read morethis is a perfect stopping-off point. Staff are very knowledgeable, helpful and professional and give excellent insight from the true enthusiast's perspective. Ensure that you get the optimal shoes for your running style through gait analysis on the in-store treadmill. There's plenty of space for browsing here, too, and although there's a decent selection from reputable, practical ranges, the choice isn't so overwhelming as to impede decision making. If injury is a concern they can offer useful preventative tips or, if needed, refer you to the on-site therapist for treatment. Whether it's shoes, socks (an amazingly specific selection), hats, gloves, tees, sports underwear or outerwear - you're likely to satisfy all your running needs.

Sweatshop was founded in 1971 by Chris Brasher, Olympic gold medallist and co-creator of the London…read moreMarathon, and it's first shop was this small runners paradise in suburban Teddington. Since then, the small shop has become the European base for many of the world's top distance athletes, and their stock really is second to none. As well as stocking the best products and having the biggest choice, nearly all Sweatshop's staff are from sporting backgrounds, from international runners and rowers to organisers of triathlons and fitness instructors. Their enthusiasm reflects in the sales manner, and service and knowledge is truly excellent. Equipped with instore treadmills, addidas footscanning machines to find the best shoes for you, and made-to-measure shoes, in my opinion there is no better sports shop in all of london.

Extremely poor customer service. Abrasive sales representative. Went shopping for football boots…read moreand did not have a good experience. Will be taking my business elsewhere next time.

I've used eurosport many a time and they are great for all sporting needs. Less than 100 meters…read morefrom Swiss Cottage tube making it easily accessible and great customer service always asking if you need any help. Good range of products for beginners to pros. Would definitely recommend.

Hands up anyone who knows about fishing? What are you looking at me for? Ok, I don't know much, I…read moremean anything, about fishing, but I do know that this area is a fisher-mans dream. Let me explain. About 5 minutes walk from this shop is our patch of the river Thames. I was talking to the owner of Fishing Unlimited the other day and he told me these surprising facts - there are over 150 different species of fish in the Thames; about half a mile up the road there was a record amount of salmon found recently. What is even more pleasing to hear is that the Thames is getting cleaner every day thanks to the heavy environmental work that is being done to it. So - you are looking at a place that is perfect for fishing - it is free, whats more, and you have this perfect shop around the corner to cater for your every fishing need! The shop is huge. It used to be the old post office about 20 years ago. Now it is filled to the ceiling with fishing paraphernalia - tackle, bait - more bait then you will ever imagine seeing - reels, fishing clothing etc. And the owner really knows his onions. I mean fish. He can help even the most clueless novice. Like me! I'm off to go see that salmon.

If you're going to Glastonbury, then this shop is where to stop as it has everything you could…read morepossibly need. The staff are friendly and helpful too. This shop meets all of your outdoor needs.

Millets is just off the market square so easy to find and travel to. It's a large store with a good…read morerange of items focusing on the value side of the market with brands such as Peter Storm. The price of outdoor gear has been going up in a crazy way over the years with new ranges each year with supposed increases in quality and technical attributes being the reason for price increases. Millets counters this to some extent by offering basics at reasonable prices which may not do the job as well as some of the top ranges but unless you are on the hills every weekend you may not even notice this. If heavy rain is likely I just stay at home so the latest waterproof is not needed!

While greeted at the door, once on the floor that held my purchase, no one was there to assist…read more There were several other shoppers also in need of assistance.

Lillywhites in Piccadilly Circus, London is a large sports shop, which is much to my surprise owned…read moreby Sports Direct in central London (not too far away from their own large, flagship branch which is less popular on Yelp in terms of the number of reviews). It is located in a fairly old building and the only disabled/wheelchair entrance due to the oddly shaped step going into the store is the offputting, dirty, back "staff entrance" I have long avoided this store as its name Llilywhites is associated with Tottenham Hotspur FC - I stupidly thought this was actually their club shop until I noticed a sign which confused me "The world's finest sports store", after doing some research later I found the name comes from the family which used to own and run the store, located at 25 Regent St since the year of 1925 - it is nice to see it is still in its' original old building, which surely must be Grade listed by now - fairly impressive for a sports shop and especially considering it is now owned by the UK's largest sports retailer, for them to keep the original branding including the website (same website as Sports Direct just with the Lilywhites logo), despite other branches in other cities changing hands such as Leeds, Newcastle and Nottingham. It seems despite seeming to be a higher-end brand the overall store feel and layout is the same - and that includes the staff who didn't seem friendly or helpful by any means to struggling disabled customers or just shoppers looking to find something. It is over multiple floors and does have a decent selection, however. Is it as good as Sports Direct's flagship central London location? No, of course not - other than keeping the brand name it seems the store which seemed so historic and cool has become a boring branded store in every other regard, it's just a more expensive Sports Direct without improved quality/service etc. 2* - For the store size and location, nothing else.