Service: 5/5 Selection: 5/5…read moreValue: 5/5 I have been shopping at Purple & Gold for almost 20 years now. The customer service here is always the best. The team here is always friendly and is very helpful when looking for items and if they don't have it they work hard to find it or something very similar. They have a large variety of LSU items to choose from. T-shirts, polos, hats, visors, stickers, magnets...they have it all. They do have Saints gear for those that love Black & Gold too! They always have something on sale too. Whether it's on sale or at regular price it's always a great value and worth supporting locally owned businesses!

Helpful staff and an excellent selection. I was buying multiple gifts and the young ladies helped…read moreme with sizing and choices. I will be back.

This is a really great shoe store in a Baton Rouge. My husband bought me a pair of Hoka for…read moreMother's Day. I didn't like the colors so I went to the shop and exchanged them myself. Kristen (sorry if I spelled it wrong) helped me. She was very friendly, easy going and helpful. It was a very quick process to exchange my shoes, no hassle at all. I was very excited with my first pair of Hoka and was looking forward to comfortable walking. Unfortunately I finally wore them last weekend on a trip that had lots of walking. After the second day, I couldn't walk in them anymore. My feet are too wide and I had such pain in the area where my feet were hanging over the soles. I wasn't sure of the return policy about worn shoes but went back to ask about exchanging once again. I happened to run into Kristen again and asked her if she remembered helping me last time. She initially didn't until I told her the Mother's Day gift and the color. She instantly recalled our encounter. After explaining to her about the shoes and asked if I could exchange them, she said "yes!" I was so relieved! She then proceeded with looking for the same shoes in wider fit for me. She had to pull out 3 pairs. After trying them on, I felt the pain in the same area again. I decided that Hoka and I were not meant to be. Since my husband bought me Hoka and Hoka seems to be all the hype lately, I really wanted to give it chance. I've been married to New Balance for years. My feet are wide and they have wide shoes that make my feet happy. I happened to be wearing a pair of New Balance today. Kristen took notice to what I wore and to what I said. She brought out a pair of New Balance that she said is comparable to Hoka. They felt really good. I was sold. However, she didn't stop there. She brought out another pair for me to compare. After trying about 3 Hoka and 2 NB, I finally exchanged the Hoka for NB one that she recommended. If you are looking for a local shoe store that carries reputable running shoes with excellent customer service then you need to come here. Thank you Kristen for helping me!!! You are awesome.

I brought my dad here early on a Saturday morning. We were promptly greeted and helped. The young…read moregentleman helping us was pleasant and unwavering in his assistance. I look forward to coming back myself. There is a wide selection of men's and women's shoes, socks and athletic attire all at reasonable prices.

I was welcomed into the store upon entering, good selection of items and I was treated very well…read more Friendly service and they took the time to find me the best item for the occasion and price. I would definitely recommend!!

Would give a ZERO is possible. Five days after placing an order for a birthday present they advise…read moreme my item is out of stock. It was in stock when I ordered; they simply did not fulfill. Do not trust.

we come from NC every fall for a game. amazing selection of LSU items, and every staff member is…read morehelpful and friendly.

Excellent service from a very friendly team, and a quality product at a great price--especially…read morewhen you buy in bulk.

Stellar customer service! As an avid online shopper I rarely venture to the brick and mortars of…read moreeven my most favorite stores so I was delighted with the beautifully spacious store and excellent selection of items I found at Lululemon. The variety of accessories and of sizes would rival the experience of ordering online or via the app. I stopped in recently to exchange an item for a friend who was unable to find the correct size in New Orleans expecting a long wait as the store was quite busy for a Thursday morning but from assisting me in finding the correct size to making the exchange I was in and out in minutes. The staff members were nice and efficient and made the entire process a pleasure . While most of the selection at Lululemon is on the pricier side of athleisure the value can be found in the comfort, durability classical style .

What can I say about the new store location - BIGGER! It's horrible because now there are more to…read morebuy! So I love it! A bigger selection for men and women! If you know their clothes - their apparel is worth the money because of their quality. I bought workout tight/leggings, and can I tell you that the feel of them makes you want to work out! The staff are wearing masks, sanitation station, and marked floors for social distancing when waiting for a dressing room or when you are checking out. It's spaced out so their apparel racks are very spaced out. I love this place....

Small Sporting goods store with a variety of Nike , under armor , ect. They have LSU apparel not…read moremuch else for other colleges. The staff was attentive and very helpful. I would recommend them. The prices seemed reasonable.

5 stars isn't enough…read more I placed an order online that got screwed up. It wasn't really anyone's fault but since I had a trip coming up they went above and beyond to make things right. Definitely didn't have to go that far but in doing so they made a customer for life. Matt in particular is who helped out, he was great and deserves a raise! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Cute stuff but way overpriced. If price is not an issue or your parents pay for everything then you…read morewill probably love this store.

I love academy you can vote for the sports lover be at basketball, baseball, football, pool,…read morehockey, air, hockey hunting fishing. & just about any other sports you can think of. They have shoes for every member of the family also and boots and they carry western wear sportswear. They carry Nike brand Adidas under armor and their own brand. They have kayaks bicycles, tricycles, lots of Christmas ride on toys for everyone

Academy has all the stuff I need for a good time outdoors or at the gym. Better prices than dick's…read morewhile maintaining a thorough selection of goods to suit your needs. I usually go once a month. Don't miss out on their sales!

I'm in Baton Rouge from the Houston area on business for a couple of days. It's raining and I'm…read morebetween meetings with time on my hands. I've been looking for a roof rack loader for my Pescador Perception so, since Thule and Yakima accessories are pretty much interchangeable, I Google search Thule and Yakima dealers in the area. Two popped up and The Backpacker was one of them. It's a dreary rainy day and lunch time. I managed to find the shop in spite of the lunch traffic on Jefferson Hwy. I parked and walked inside. I was immediately received with a friendly greeting by several of the staff with offers to help me. I told them I was "just looking around" and they left me to myself with me knowing if I needed any help they'd be there. I like that. I wandered around for about 30 minutes and I managed to find a few things. Some I needed and some I didn't know I needed. So, I carried my bounty to the register and was checking out. I asked the young man if they had a THule or Yakima kayak loader. He replied, " We don't have any T-hule loaders or Yakima loaders in stock." I always find it amusing when the folks in the outfitting shops do that. I'm not "Sveedish" so I'll continue to say "THule" LOL. In all seriousness, the shop is very comfortable and friendly. The staff are extremely helpful and not overbearing/pushy. I travel to BR often on business and I'll continue to stop by "The Backpacker" to find things I didn't know I needed. I'm convinced that if they don't have it, you don't really need it. Kudos to The Backpacker and the wonderful staff. - Rain Man "And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." - John Muir

The Backpacker reached out about the shipment that was sent incomplete, damaged, and either used or…read morea former floor model. We are getting a full refund and a discount. We appreciate a personal reach-out after my husband emailed customer service. We will order again from this company.

Hands down my favorite boutique EVER. Not only is it affordable clothes with better quality than…read moreyou can get anywhere else, but it also supports local women and sustainability. After shopping at Swap for 2-3 years instead of online or at the mall, I not only updated my wardrobe but could proudly say over 50% of my closet was not new to me. I'm not a fan of fast fashion and the damage it causes to the environment, but I also don't like to dress thrifty. Swap is the farthest thing from thrifty. The women working there have such a good eye for all different styles, and are so friendly and helpful. I always had a ton of luck finding things that not only fit but that I LOVE. Pro tip: look beyond your normal sizes! Go larger and smaller and you'll have more luck finding hidden gems.

I just left Swap Boutique and saw several items I wanted to purchase but decided against it. I am a…read moreAfrican American woman with plenty of money to spend. I do not live in Louisiana but every city I go to I like to visit high end consignment shops. The greeting I received when I entered the store was very icey. When other ladies entered while I was in the store their greeting was totally different but of course they were not African American. My message to Swap is don't judge people by their skin color. Treat all customers the same. You just lost a big sale.