I found my new favorite store and it's right in Woodbury. Not sure why it took me so long to check…read moreit out. They gave a great selection of shoes, sneakers, sandals...I ended up buying a pair of Birkenstocks. Gotta get ready for that summer season! They also have a HUGE selection of one of my favorite brands...Vuori. It's massive and that jeans I don't have to go all the way to Bloomington to shop for Vuori. The associates were extremely friendly and helpful. I also bought a pair of Vuori comfy leisure wear pants for my hubby. Definitely will be back!

New store to Minnesota (they are open in other states). It's a new store so I'm not trying to be…read moretoo hard on a new business, but I could not find anything that I really needed/wanted to buy that I couldn't get at REI for less. Maybe that will change when they become more established. I hope that they will fill the void that Midwest Mountaineering has left (offering classes about outdoor sports & events).

This is the best running store in Minnesota. This is the…read morebest running store in Minnesota. What Jeff and Bekah Metzdorff have done to make a retail store into the epicenter of running culture in the entire Midwest is remarkable. You will get it when you walk in. You need a pair of shoes and they'll make you run on a treadmill, ask you some questions and you'll be fitted for what shoe fits for you. From there, they have gear you want to wear running. And for those us (myself included) who aren't runners, they have comfortable clothing you will wear daily for comfort or for your own workouts. You go deeper if you're new to the Twin Cities and join a free group run, which is multiple times a week to keep you going. You might even find a date there, it happens oddly often. If you're one of those people who need to run a marathon, you'll see them during the Twin Cities Marathon yelling in the 20s mile area, getting written up in the local neighborhood papers for being too loud. From there, you want them to succeed, and you want to join them. Then you see their brand everywhere. In every race in the Midwest, you will see the brand name. And you'll feel good wearing it as well as you know it's a local business doing things right from the ground up.

Been 5 years so I thought I would update my review since I started running a bit. A 5K here and a…read more10K there, nothing too wild. Great staff and still has a great selection of shoes and apparel. What I learned by running myself is their fantastic shop runs that they put on several days per week and on every other Saturday, they have the assisted long run or "ALR" where there a lot of people, maybe ~100 all running different distances and paces on pre-set routes, like a 5K, 10K, 10 mile, etc. so you can pick a distance and pace and probably have someone to run with. They also provide Strava maps on their site so you really will not get lost. Best part is that these runs are free, they do it just because they love running and the running community. Kudos, amigos.

Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location, but parking…read moreis a pain- there are only metered spaces around. Store is nice, but as we all know, expensive. I had a pair of pants hemmed there (which they do for free), so that is a definite perk!

My wife and I came here as we live nearby to get some workout clothes. We were greeted warmly and…read morewe were well taken care of. We got lots of questions answered and were helped getting different sizes. We are also new to Minneapolis, so the woman helping us also gave us lots of advice on the area and all sorts of recommendations around town and out in the burbs. She was so pumped on the clothes she was selling as well as Minneapolis in general. We walked out with some new clothes and feeling welcome to the neighborhood, too,

I recently experienced some sharp pain of unknown origin in my left foot while walking. it would…read morecome and go intermittently, especially when I was walking on the indoor track at the gym I belong to. I decided to see a Podiatrist, hoping I might learn the cause of this pain. Unfortunately, the doctor's examination couldn't positively identify the cause. He suggested that I try different walking shoes and/or some support shoe inserts. He gave me a list of some sport shoe retailers in the Twin Cities. I spent some time online checking out the list. One of the retailers listed was Gear Running Store. I was impressed with their website and decided to give them a call. I spoke to Maggie (a co-owner) and told her my story. She offered some suggestions and also invited me to visit her at the store. I took her up on her invitation and stopped by the next day. She was very generous with her time and gave me her undivided attention. She had me try out several different types of shoe inserts and also several different brands and types of shoes, all in an effort to find a possible solution to my mysterious foot pain problem. We were able to narrow the field down to a pair of Altra running/walking shoes that I tried out in the store. She then suggested that I also try them out for a few days on the track at my gym for a few days. Then, if they don't work out for any reason, I can return them for a refund. So, I tried them out at the track three times (I was careful to only wear the shoes while on the track). After the trial, I found that theses shoes were comfortable in some respects but they really didn't have any more impact on reducing the foot "pain" than my regular shoes did. So, I brought them back to the store (along with the original box and packing material) and turned them in to Paul (store owner). He was very pleasant and accommodating and promptly refunded my purchase. So, in the end, while these folks didn't make a sale in this case, they did gain a very appreciative customer who values great service from true professionals. I know where to find them when I'm in need of new shoes in the future. I will also be happy to recommend them to my family and friends. Thank you Maggie and Paul! David R. P.S.: After a prolonged rest from the track, my foot pain has gradually faded. I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't return.

This is the first time visiting this awesome place! Beth was OUTSTANDING! I will definitely buy my…read morenext pair of Hokas from them!

Family business, Superb customer service,…read moreKnowledgeable staff, Good sales, This place is unmatched. Truly. Five stars!

Joe's Sporting Goods has an enormous selecting of fishing stuff - nothing much for fly fishing but…read morepretty much everything else. Their staff is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly which isn't always the case at other large stores. I didn't look past their fishing department but the store is huge and well stocked probably the most well stocked outdoor store in the Twin Cities. In fact you may be overwhelmed. Lots of parking and close to a freeway so access isn't a problem.

This is my go to Consignment store. I have purchased my and my children's clothing in consignment…read morestores, so about 30 years! They always have good quality clothing. People are constantly bring in new things. It's all adult, which I like. Well organized for less digging! Staff is professional and helpful. Love ot!

Cute store. Many options: high end clothing, shoes, purses, Knick knacks and more…read more I didn't buy anything today but I'll be back in a few weeks when the season changes.

I could not have been more impressed with the service Dan and his staff provided. Dan made sure my…read moreorder was correct and completed in a very timely manner. It's also one of the best local Merch shops I've been to in the Twin Cities. They can produce ANY sort of merch you can imagine.

Excellent customer service, staff are super helpful and great quality apparel for a good price.read more

A cute shop that caters to a casual taste. Prices are reasonable. All the appeal of a specialty…read moreboutique but with out the attitude or high price. Local designer featured. Excellent sales helpful but not pushy sales lady.

Poppy has great clothing for a variety of customers. They are so helpful and the store is bright…read moreand colorful. The owner, Jill, is great!!!