I have been a sports junkie ever since my days in the womb, where I had a 9 month run as league…read morechampion! Since that time though I have played every sport under the sun, shade and often under the weather also! In the old days there were two sports stores, the only two that any respectable (and fashionable) sportsman would go. One has closed (and is currently a ladies underware store I believe....nice) and the other is still going, stronger than ever in Bailetti Sports on Grote. Now located in a far mor emodern store that its old digs, Bailetti's has everything you could ever need for pretty much every sort you could dream of (although I didn't see any curling stones when I was last in). The Prices are pretty standard, but you can come across a super special or two in their clearance room or between seasons. In terms of selection and variety there are others around of a similar, but due to Bailetti being an SA Icon, it will get my vote every time!

I love sport, particularly soccer, variety, fashionable clothes, quality product, fair price and…read morelocal businesses. Bailetti ticks all these boxes and more. Easily located on Grote, there is plenty of street parking (don't go Friday night though) and it is a big store with heaps to choose from. They have a VIP card which always gets you discount, friendly staff, the store is never that busy and there is a sale section in a separate room with heaps of bargains for a range of ages, sexes, sizes and tastes. I like their range of soccer boots and the people that serve you know about the boots and find ones that fit and suit you best. Bailetti is a great sport store, with heaps of equipment as well. They can also order things for you and customise products with numbers, names etc. And they cater for teams as well, sorting out strips etc.

This place has a great range of sports gear and shoes. The store is well organised and staff are…read morevery approachable. In terms of sporting gear, they have the lot - tennis racquets, basketball hoops, swimming equipment, sport shoes, treadmills, gym equipment, and so much more. Pricing is a tad high but still around Recommended Retail Price or a bit less. Assistance from the staff though is always good and they offer good explanations behind the products to help you find exactly what you are looking for. I bought a pair of sneakers from here and they have lasted very well. The store person was able to suggest a pair based on my podiatrists recommendations and find my size within just a matter of seconds (something that generally takes a while at other stores).

I came here to buy a pair of runner yesterday and the guy who was working in the shoe section was…read morereally friendly, he even tried to sell me a pair of shoes that were cheaper than the ones I wanted, I always appreciate this. Also, he measured my shoe size, I thought I was 8.5, but no, I'm a 10, deplorable I do not have little lady like feet in the slightest which I pointed out to my salesman and he replied "it's because you're tall" what a gem. Huge range of products, lots of fitness wear I would kill to have in my wardrobe, or I could pay for them. I don't feel uneasy in here because it's so big, you get to have a browse before any sales assistants pounce on you which is great because I hate being asked if I need help before I even know if I need any help. I love this place, I truly do, get on it.

15/12/2011 Photos When I was little boy, I had this dream…read more.. Being drafted into the NBA, holding an official Spalding NBA basketball, wearing an NBA jersey, heavy barbells to use at home, soccer ball, tennis rackets, and a volleyball. ...2 out of 7 which I could obtain at AMART ALL SPORTS. Oh well. Guess not all dreams come true. I just wished there were more American sports clothing on the racks. I remember when I went to America, their sports stores were the most beautiful I've ever seen, because they had so many different NBA players and NBA team jerseys that I was lifted up to heaven. In AMART, I don't think my eyes found any, maybe it's hidden on the far wall. The creepiest part was my horoscope that day said that I would be somewhere that involved sports. At arguably the best sports store in Adelaide, you'll find a lot of everything any active sports athlete needs in his/her life. From workout clothing and big balls, this is the perfect place to stop in for a gift, whether it be for you or someone else! Last time I was here I bought 1.5kg barbells for my elderly Father last Xmas, which he appreciated.

Great customer service from the girls at the register and out on the floor each time we go there -…read morefriendly, helpful, efficient and kind. The products are reasonably priced with a good range of products available, and the store layout makes it easy to find the sporting items I need each time. Something went wrong with one of my purchases and it was resolved promptly by issuing me an exchange. Great customer service from a good team of people working well together with reasonably priced items.

Champs is an independently owned sports shop and has been in the same family for over thirty years…read moreservicing the local community. Not an overly large looking premises from the street but it certainly endeavours to stock the latest trends and brands. It stocks a good range of sports apparel where all the local public schools can purchase uniforms for soccer, baseball, football or cricket and the same goes for sporting clubs. There's a large wall display of footwear to choose from and a good range of sizing not only in footwear but also clothing. Champs also stocks bags, sports equipment such as cricket bats and balls, soccer balls, footballs....you get the picture. Prices are quite good considering there is no competition within cooee.

Champs is a great little sport store conveniently located opposite the Blackwood Gym and stocks a…read morerange of work out gear, runners, sports swimwear and a decent range of sporting equipment. The store is staffed by friendly individuals who don't hesitate to help you out and are particularly knowledgeable when it comes to what pair of sports shoes would suit your exercise regime and is happy to order in extra sizes and styles if you are so inclined. Champs is reasonably well priced, with a few good sales floating through the store. Champs also acts as a supplier for local sporting clubs and schools and I can advise the locals to get your orders in quickly to get your clothing in on time. Champs also is a VenueTix outlet so those who like physical tickets for their big events can buy in store.

I've been driving past this store for years and finally stopped in late yesterday on my way home…read morefrom work for running shoes for me and school sports shoes for my son. I had wrongly assumed it was a speciality (read: expensive) shoe store with a limited range. Boy, was I wrong. It was stocked to the ceiling with many shoes on sale, but what I really appreciated was the service from the husband and wife team. I walked on a treadmill while my feet were video'd on an ipad and then we watched how my foot rolled/moved in slow motion and what options that meant for my feet. Over the years I've bought shoes online (guessing a suitable model) and also shopped at the warehouse style shops in the city where the poor staff are trying to serve five people at once. Having just spent a few hundred dollars at the physio with an injury she believes might have been caused by the wrong running shoes, I am glad I went to this place. I'm happy to report I've discovered I don't have to pay any more for great service and range and having been signed up as VIPS (a free membership) for an extra 10% discount, we'll definitely be back.

Sometimes you come across a store that has been there for as long as you can remember and you just…read morehave no explanaition as how they survive! I get this vibe from Sports Power at Firle, which has a number of factors working against it. Firstly it is a small sports store, they don't have a lot of stock and the prices don't really blow your tighty whities up your butt crack if you catch my drift. They do have a shoes specials table out the front, but again the 'bargains are not 'amazing'! Considering these things alone, one would think they may struggle to make ends meat, but they are also right outside a KMart and just down the road from Campbelltown Sports which is a well established and much larger sports store. I really just don't get it!

The most original thing about this shop is its name. In terms of its products, it has a small range…read moreof the most common sporting brands, at standard (expensive) prices. Their limited range of clothing is mostly Adidas, Nike and Running Bare, and their range of equipment covers most popular sports with one or two basic products. Their range of shoes is also small, however they have several different kinds of 'free running' shoes, which may appeal to its customers. They don't have any sporting cleats, just running shoes and a small corner of streetwear shoes. The older male owner isn't particularly pleasant or helpful, so I say make a trip to Rebel or Bailetti.

If you're buying any kind of sporting attire or accessories it is well worth check Sports Savers…read morefor a cheap price. They stock a wide range of all those sporting brands that you expect to see in a sports store. The store itself portrays the image of a discount sports store, thats for sure. It's almost like someone turned the shop into a time capsule in the nineties. There's also plenty of sports team paraphernalia for all you out there who feel the need to portray their team preferences with a poorly made piece of consumer paid advertising.