These boots were made for hiking and that's what I'm gonna do :) Thank goodness I saw Gregory at a pop up/event and he actually had my shoe size in a color and style that suits me. I was able to try on the pair, walk around in them, and learn more about their group from him. I really put it to the test today. My new shoes took me over 8,000 steps! This high cut protected my ankles and the wide front made it very comfortable with hiking socks. I really appreciated the sturdy sole because my shoes had fantastic grip on the slopes. At the end of the hike, I was totally safe. No slipping or sliding :) The best part about my purchase, this group plants a tree for every shoe sold! Thanks everyone, I'm loving my new kicks! read more

Uloha - Mahalo Gregory :) I like my new hiking shoes and I LOVE that you folks plant a tree in Kuliouou as part of my purchase!! - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The front of the store says CLIMB ALOHA. You are in the right place for Uloha. The entrance looks like a tiny store, but once you go in, it is a huge store with super tall ceilings. Climbing wall in back to try out climbing shoes. Like most small businesses on the island, they have very knowledgeable staff that help you with aloha. The best place for hiking shoes and climbing gear if you want to avoid the big brand stores at the mall. The gear is priced right and their exchange policy is very reasonable for a small business. You have 30 days and you can get something else. They cannot survive as a business if they allowed refunds because tourists would buy gear, go hike or climb with it during their visit, and returned it afterwards. That would be a rental business! That's not what this store is. Same neighborhood as Hi Climb gym too! So convenient. SHOP SMALL! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES so they stay in business and the big companies don't have a monopoly limiting the customer's options. read more

This store sold my mother an Osprey backpack that is originally $160 for $196. They added two price tags for $175 and then $196 to cover up the $160 on the original price tag(pictures attached). This is absolutely not justified for "shipping to Hawaii is expensive". Avoid at all costs! read more

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I went here recently for the first time to buy a pair of hiking shoes to go hiking in. I walked in and was greeted by a girl (who I think is the owners daughter) next second I heard a guy greeting me then after I was greeted by their dog. A big and super cool white poodle. I said I came here for some shoes and the girl assisted me by showing me where they are. I got a pair of salomons. They have a nice selection of that brand too. She asked me if I wanted to try on any other shoes. Paused for a long time staring at the other shoes then I told her no because I probably would be debating to buy a second pair of salomons. I wore it that weekend while I did a hike and I absolutely love it! It's comfortable and durable. I am not a guy who is into collecting sneakers or shoes but I will be looking forward to returning here to buy another pair of salomons. Btw previous to this I went to famous footwear and the sales guy told me about this place. Shout out to the guy at famous footwear for telling me of this place. Whether your a runner, cross training or you want to gear up for camping Uloha has everything and I mean everything for your adventurous and outdoor needs. I will recommend this store to anyone read more

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The staff was knowledgeable about the products and offered several suggestions that made my 4 day backpacking trip a once in a lifetime experience. Cannot recommend enough. read more

I'd give them a 5 star for service but a 2 star for not having more speciality brands for trail running shoes.

Came here to buy my first pair of hiking boots for some hikes in New Zealand. The guy (Dayvis? I didnt catch his name.) who helped me was knowledgeable, very easy to talk to, and also deals with wide feet. He helped me find the perfect pair of shoes, first try too! I had already been to several other shops that day with no luck. Never can go wrong with local business for your needs. Mahalos braddah Dayvis and Uloha staff!! read more

Awesome store! Fully stocked with everything you need for getting out there! Specially my go-to store for jet boil stoves and isobutane gas! Staff are always friendly and super helpful. Glad to have and be able to shop at a LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED store right here on Oahu! It's NOT a big box, corporately owned store. #SupportLocal read more

They have a New name Climb Aloha! The best way to describe this store they have a good amount of your outdoor needs. Dried foods and serious outdoor door equipment. Now where they are located the best easiest to explain parking/direction they are across a small street from Patagonia. Climb Aloha has a small parking lot however stay away from lunch hour. Or park in Patagonia and carefully cross the street. Enjoy read more

Picked up a new pair of hiking shoes today after being SO tired of getting blisters in my other shoes. I was skeptical of putting such an investment into a pair of shoes, but if you're like me and hesitant JUST DO IT! The staff at Uloha were able to help me narrow down what I needed in a matter of minutes, and I was able to get in & out within 20 minutes to go do my inaugural run with my new shoes. These were like walking on clouds! So comfortable and supportive! The grip on them was outstanding, and it gave me so much confidence on the very muddy trail. No more slipping! I chose the waterproof version, and this was worth it! Hiked through small streams with completely dry feet the entire time. Worth every penny!! Will definitely be returning here for more in the future! read more

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Impossible to park here. Drove from windward and drove around for 45 minutes no parking anywhere. Ended up parking three blocks away. Then as we look around, everything is marked 30% more than anywhere else, 40% more than online. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable but between parking and markup, I'll wait a week and stick to REI. read more

This store is located on Ward Ave. they have a lot of outdoor stuffs like backpack, shoes, camping chair, dry bags, camping equipment, climbing equipment, they got it all. Staffs are very friendly and offer a lot of help while we were shopping there. After Sport Authority closed, we have not much place to go to try on hiking shoes. They have a very small parking that they share with another restaurant, highly recommended. read more

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Great little spot at the Ward area for outdoor gear. Everything they carried seemed consciously selected and the staff was very knowledgable and ready to assist, and educate regarding the the products. Definitely gonna be our go-to for outdoor goods when on Oahu. read more

Needed a pair of emergency hiking shoes for my trip to the island, the ones I brought got bodied on my first hike. Good selection of products, friendly and knowledgeable staff, awesome customer service, reasonable prices. Would recommend this place if you in a tight spot and needed gear for your hikes. Don't forget to ask about the military discount. read more

Looking for a place to " try on" a few Osprey backpacks to see which one works for what I need and what fits best and found this place listed on the Osprey website. You walk in and there's a cute tent set up with camping mattresses and other camping supplies. The place has a nice feel. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable they showed me multiple packs and the differences between them without being pushy. They made my Mom feel comfortable enough that she tried on a pack and loved it- she had on,y come along to keep me company. There's a climbing store in the back. Lots of supplies of all sorts and good to know this place exists, especially without sporting stores on island read more

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This place is the worst, anything you buy and for some reason it doesn't work out. They won't give your money back only a in store credit. You only have 30 days to bring back what you are returning only to get a in store credit. If after you just paid for something then change your mind, they will not refund anything, they just trap you with a in store gift card which is insane. They try to push you into buying a lot more than you wanted and they watch you like a hawk shopping. They have been horrible to me and I have to say something about what they truly do as a business and not to shop there again. read more

Aloha Uloha! Are you into hiking/mountaineering/camping/trekking? Looking for some stuffs for it? This local outdoor place is right for you buddy! ~ It's funny that Oahu itself has a lot of hiking spots but only few few stores are available to choose for your gears. Yes we got North Face but they focus too much on apparels. Hikers like us need stores that will roughly focus direct on gears...from bags to cooking gears and etc. Thank God for this store! It saves the days that we we're looking for our additional gears. ~ We got our leki trekking poles from here & some other stuffs. We love the store. They may not have the complete equipments/gears that varies, but their selection is pretty good. The staffs were so helpful and knowledgeable. Price is reasonable, depending on the items you need from here though. Just be acquaint on the items that you really need to purchase in here & also their return exchange policy, coz you may stuck on something you purchased that you don't like later. Anyways, recommended this place & also don't get yourself too excited. Hehehe. ~ Mahalo & HAPPY JUANDERING fellow yelpers! read more

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Do you ever find a place that is so ideal and perfect that you want to just hold it close to your heart because you just don't want to share it with anyone? I'll admit...I feel this way about Uloha but I can't hoard my experience to myself because...YOU ALL, THEY HAVE EVERYTHING YOU'RE LOOKING FOR (if you're into hiking, trail running, climbing, or any other outdoor activity). If you like Osprey, you'll weep because there is an entire wall of osprey backpacks as well as accessories. If you need hiking shoes or sandals, they have those too because I just picked up new Keen hiking shoes. They also carry Salomon and Merrell shoes. They have outdoor apparel; camping gear; freeze dried foods; climbing gear. The prices? Pretty reasonable. If you're unsure of what to buy or you feel out of your element, the staff is helpful and friendly. If you do decide to check them out, they're in the same area of Asahi Grill, which parking is limited. Recommend: YES read more

I just came into this wonderful store for the first time, and I was very impressed. Yoshi was my sales person, and he really knows his stuff. He told me all about the different types of hiking shoes and which ones would be best for my feet. Very impressive, and I will be back soon. read more

Went here looking for some good hiking shoes suitable for the Oahu trails. My wife finds the trails and drags me with her but I wanted to go with shoes that gave me some stability and traction. The staff here took time to explain options and match shoes to my skill level. Very friendly, great selection, and took the time to understand my goals. They have clothing, backpacks, climbing gear, and all kinds of accessories. Definitely coming back here for more supplies! read more

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Good and knowledgeable assistance to select a good pair of hiking boots for my hard-to-fit, narrow, flat, low volume feet. The Hoka boots are amazingly comfortable. read more

By far the best place on Oahu to get all of your camping gear. It is really expensive, but if you're looking for high quality gear they sell only the best. The atmosphere and people are welcoming. read more

Great store for all your hiking needs. Easy to find around the Ward area and had sufficient parking when I visited. I went in looking for hiking shoes to do Moanalua Valley hike up to the top of the Haiku stairs and these guys set me up with the perfect pair of Salomons. My legs were jelly after completing the hike but my feet didn't hurt at all even after the next couple of days. The crew at Uloha were fast to offer help and very informative with their products. I only walked away with a shoe purchase but will be back to see all the other hiking gear they offer, which by the looks of it, seems to be a lot. They had backpacks, water bladders, clothing, food, etc. Definitely a place to stop by and check out if you're in the market for hiking gear. They even give a discount to military personnel. read more

I bought an item that was defective. The shop helped me out and took care of my issue with no issue. The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable about the gear they have. They let me bring my dog into the store (not sure if that is store policy but they let me do it) and they were super nice to her. I am so stoked to have a shop like this in Honolulu. A major bonus for having prints on their shirts with endemic Hawaiian animals. This shop is a gem! read more

For all your outdoor activities especially when hiking or camping. This is the place to be! read more

Uloha - Got the best hiking backpack ever. My good friend got one too. Osprey backpack. Love love it! Pamela O. - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I went looking for new hiking shoes. The rep Angie was very professional and helpful. They have top of the line gear and at a reasonable price. read more

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Epic spot, they have everything hiking and climbing that you need. They are super helpful too!

The latter half of the past year brought about many changes, one of which being a newly discovered love of hiking. There's nothing that compares to being out in nature, connecting with it and those who experience it with you. For safety and comfort, having the proper gear on these outdoor treks is so important. Looking to get a new backpack, I headed over to Uloha. Assuming that prices would be much higher than what's online, I anticipated just checking out the styles and purchasing elsewhere (just being honest). But no need for that, their prices mirrored online retailers. They were also extremely helpful, I tried on several backpacks before making a decision - Osprey Skimmer 22 Hydration Pack. A comprehensive selection of backpacks, shoes, clothing and accessories, await avid hikers or anyone who loves spending time outdoors. If you are currently neither, I urge you to get out there and enjoy nature, I find it brings a sense of peace and awe incomparable to anything else. If you love the outdoors or will eventually, Uloha probably has something you want/need, without a huge markup like we're all used to in Hawaii. read more

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Needed hiking boots and as soon as I walked through the door, two staff members saw me and immediately asked what they could help me with. They directed me to the back wall and said someone would be right there to assist me. Several staff members then worked together to help me try on different styles and sizes, and they reminded me it was best to get a half size up to accommodate any foot swelling during longer activities. Best customer service and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend for any of your outdoor and active needs. read more

Great local outdoor store with lots of toys for backpackers, hikers and trail runners! The owner Justin is one of the coolest and chill people I've ever met! His love for the outdoors shines in his store! I really appreciate the fact that he is really involved and he not only is a business owner, he really gives back to the community and that's one of the biggest appreciations I have for him! Please stop by when you need new outdoor gear, if they don't carry it don't worry mention it to him and he can probably order it for you! I really love this store and I highly recommend Uloha to everyone! The staff is always so helpful and friendly and knowledgeable as well! I need a new backpack and I was at REI on the mainland this past weekend but I decided I want to support local since Justin is always supporting our local community! Stop by there and I guarantee you will understand the true Aloha spirit that Uloha personifies! read more

This place is AMAZING! I'm a casual hiker who likes to get out of the house on the weekends and explore my surroundings. I've done quite a few hikes around Oahu in my running shoes and usually get by. It's just tougher on the muddier trails. But as I started to do the more challenging trails, like 3 peaks, I figured it'd be optimal for my personal safety to pick up a pair of hiking shoes. I stopped by a chain running store to see what they offer, and not only has the worker never heard of 3 peaks/Olomana Trail, but he claimed they don't sell Merrells or Salomons on island. A quick Google search pulled up Uloha, so I dropped by and VOILA! An awesome selection of hiking shoes, including Merrells AND Salomons, other hiking gear, but best of all, the most helpful, friendly, knowledgeable staff that gave us one-on-one attention and made sure we were getting the right pair of shoes for us. The hike turned out awesome and we survived. Thanks Uloha! read more

Great shopping experience with Matt & Moriah and the other Uloha Employees. Thank you for all your help! read more

I went in for the first time recently. I needed a backpack and the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. I love my osprey pack they recommended. Great place to shop for hiking gear. I'll be back! read more

Have you tried to purchase a pair of hiking boots on Oahu lately? I honestly had no idea where to look for a pair of boots--I've only ever bought then on the Mainland, and with no more big box sporting good stores, I felt lost. I typically order online, but I really needed to put my feet into some boots and try them on...pronto. Yes, I could have ordered online, had them shipped, tried on, shipped back or exchanged whatever didn't fit. But I really needed to get some boots and work on breaking them in in the upcoming weeks. A friend suggested Uloha, and I went to check them out. Having done my research ahead of time, I found that Uloha carried 2 of the names in hiking boots that seem pretty popular brands--Merrell and Keen. I'm familiar with both brands, so I was happy to find them at Uloha. I tried on a few pairs, and got some sizing advice. I was lucky that they had what I needed in my size. Uloha is co-located with Climb Aloha, and they allowed me to walk around both stores in the boots to be sure they were comfortable. The prices are competitive with what can be bought online/at popular Mainland outdoor gear shops, with the added bonus of not having to wait and/or pay for shipping. Both shops carry oodles of outdoor gear, from hammock swings to hiking poles, hydration bags, rope...all kinds of things that I have no idea what are for, but I'm sure climbers and other outdoors folks would appreciate. The employees are super helpful, and pointed me towards a great trail app, too. The shops have been there just over a year and are located in what used to be the tofu factory. Parking is in the same lot as Asahi Grill--they have a couple of marked spots designated just for them. read more

Fantastic service and help. I called to make sure they had my size in a hiking shoe before I came out. Of course I waited until the day before our big Grand Canyon- Bryce-Zion-monument Valley Rv trip to get shoes. Everyone was friendly and helpful! Buy local! read more

Posting this as I was searching online to locate a store on Oahu that sold camping and hiking g gear and i've seen others asking in forums if one exists. It wasn't easy but I found a store online and just stopped in. Uloha at 515 Ward Ave and built into the Climb Hawaii store which sells climbing gear. Uloha is like a small version of REI, only place to buy high quality hiking and camping gear like Kelly, Marmot, Jetboil, MSR, etc on Oahu. Has a good selection of packs, bags, pads, food and both books and maps for local trails. And prices are similar to mainland, so I recommend stopping by to check them out. read more

Awesome customer service! Very knowledgeable staff and helpful. They fitted my son for the right size and adjusted the straps for proper fit. Epic staff! Highly recommended! Thank you. read more

Uloha - Staff recommended this Osprey Aether Plus 70. Bonus it was on sale! - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was so happy to find Uloha! Being from the mainland and used to big business it was a welcome find to not only shop local but find such a great selection of hiking gear. Staff was friendly and approachable without being overbearing. Mary was awesome from helping me with sizing, even though I'd bought a pack online, and with words of advise and basic good vibes. Will definitely be back to my new favorite place. read more

This place is so great. My husband and I came here to get new hiking shoes and boy did we find them plus a ton of other things! The manager, Matthew, was so knowledgeable and friendly! read more

We found this store when looking for hiking boots for my wife; I called Patagonia to see if they had any (they didn't), but recommended this place. As far as I can tell, this is the only place on the island that has them. So we went here for the boots. When I walked in, I was immediately impressed with what all they had. They had a pretty good selection of hiking footwear, though they had a lot more shoes/less boots than I'd expected. Still, we were able to get some we liked. We looked around and saw other stuff - walking sticks, clothes, camping gear, and in the back, an entire room of climbing gear (with climbing wall). We ended up getting the boots and a book on hiking trails on Oahu. The people who worked at the store seemed quite knowledgeable about hiking in Hawaii. Overall the store seemed good. The only bad thing was they seemed a little expensive, but then again, I don't normally go to stores like this, so maybe not. Regardless, without an REI or something similar on island, I think this is the best place to go on Oahu for outdoor gear; I would go here again. read more

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