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3.1 (63 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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$ 68 with my 10 % discount - not bad .
Ron W.

I went here today to pick up a pair of work sneakers. Parking was easy breezy and the staff were all very nice - no hard selling. The only issue was that my top four choices were unavailable in my size 11.5 - I settled on choice number 5, and was given a 10 % discount for being a WSS member - nice value for the money as my budget today was $ 99 or less.

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Christopher W.

I get to the store at 9:30 to pick up my RESERVED pair of jordan flint 13's. I ask the front door if the line is for raffle winners and they tell me to line up. I get to the front of line where they tell me i should have gone into the store by 10 to get my pair. They ended up giving away my pair along with saying "im sorry, we fucked up. Now I understand why WSS is the shittiest of all the shoe stores because they have no idea what they're doing. I asked why they didnt have a sign telling people that won to come in and they blamed it on covid-19, like what the fuck does a making a sign have to do with covid-19. Anyways fuck this store Update: I see they respond to certain people regarding issues but this is no biggie for them, please people do not go here, better off going to footlocker, footaction, or champs

Joe H.

I can't believe it took me so long to find out about WSS. I am very picky when it comes to shoe shopping but now that WSS is in the picture, my shoe game has officially changed. This location is on the north side of Van Nuys and the area itself isn't the greatest but that doesn't hold true for the store. This WSS is HUGE and very well kept. I didn't see many pairs of shoes out of place or on the floor which made my shoe searching process a lot easier and it made the store feel less cluttered. Perhaps the best thing about WSS is their prices. You can't find name brand shoes for a cheaper price and they usually have a deal running or coupons available. Last but not least, the employees here are VERY helpful and friendly. One in particular named PETER took the time to personally show me numerous pairs of shoes and described the benefits and disadvantages of each one. Oh, and get this, PETER is the Security Officer! He wasn't receiving any sort of commission from my sale yet he still took the time to make sure I left completely satisfied with my experience. If you're looking for a massive shoe selection with deals on top of deals, ask Siri for directions to WSS in Van Nuys.

The shoes I would have bought this trip

Dear Mr. Alon, My father's day was ruined today shopping at your store in Van Nuys on Sepulveda. I was shopping with my son on what has become a quarterly excursion down the Blvd. from our home in Sherman Oaks. My son is almost 9 and grows very fast so we like to regularly measure his foot to make sure he wears the proper size. Today was different it had been longer than normal because of the pandemic. He was a size a 1/2 bigger, we need all new shoes. While trying on one of the $120.00 pairs of nikes I planned on purchasing for him I put my sunglasses down on the sneaker display for a moment. Sure enough when I was distracted by my son and mask, someone swiped them. I immediately informed the closest associate of my situation and she walked to the front counter but did not return. I approached the security guard at the exit door and told him what was going on, he was very slow to react and seemed like he didn't want to be bothered. I was waiting for someone to do or acknowledge something. I explained that it happened a moment ago in plain view of your cameras.I pleaded with them to review the tape to see if the person was still in the store and maybe planned on turning them in on their way out. I didn't want to have any conflict, I didn't want to get anyone in trouble, I just wanted and attempt to get my property back. The security guard comes back and says there is no one here who can check cameras and my manger says you should just call the cops. I assure you had I said someone took something of value from your store, or if I put something in my pocket worth $150 maybe someone would have done something but to get the response, "Call the cops yourself" is insulting. I had a pair of size 6 nike 290 running shoes ($125), Nike Jordan, Westbrook basketball shoes ($120) size 6, nike jordan slides ($45), and a pair of 11 1/2 tommy bahamma driving shoes for me. If your team can take a moment to realize I am the exact customer you want to cultivate, disposable income, likes to be on current releases/ new releases, and my son needs new shoes every 3-4 months let alone the sport specific shoes. Rather then take the time to try and accommodate me, your team blew me off. In my frustration I noticed a sign you have hanging from the ceiling asking me to tell you how you're doing with the district's manager name and phone number. I called the number while I was standing there and left a message explaining what had happened only to have the security guard try to correct me when I stated they said there was nothing they could do and I should call the cops. I'm sure you can hear him in the back round on the voice mail. This bothered him and the Assistant Manager very much. The aggressively approached me and try to usher me out of the store. I asked if I could leave the shoes I intended to buy at the counter and they said no we don't hold shoes for customers. Well, I can assure you that is the last time I will attempt to be one. I get that you are a volume discounter and you make your profit on slim margins but the level of awareness, competency, and professionalism displayed by your staff today dumbfounds me on the financial success you seem to be having. That may have been great pre-covid but, I am in the F&B business, and all of our business models are changing. We are moving to either automated fulfillment or catered service to your repeat customers. Your business model seems to be in-between, I'd make some changes quick, I am only one customer but I won't be back and it always just starts with one. Sincerely, Matthew Washton

Nancy W.

Nice shoes store they remodel the hole store it's organized. And they have more shoes brands .

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4 months ago

Absolutely nothing special about this store, and the "sale" items are very few. I prefer DSW for a much larger selection.

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Genuinely think (insert worst rated business you think of here) has better customer service than this place.

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9 years ago

I love this store ! It's the best to find the shoes you want . Kimberly G is such an amazing employee ,she's very sweet ,and helpful !!

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I have been to a few Big 5 Sporting Goods in the past. There is one literally 5 minutes away from…read moremy house and I do love that store a lot. After I had lunch with a friend of mine yesterday, I decided to stop by at this particular store in Van Nuys to check out the store, and if they had what I was looking for. Yes they did! I needed boxing gloves since I take a class, a women's sports bra in black, (was on clearance rack 50% off). Not too shabby. I also needed a folding chair that I can use to sit outside. I found the exact chair in the color that I was looking for. It was $15 NOT/including tax. It even has a cup holder which is a plus. I also needed a Foam Roller for my back. Got that too. Last, but not least, I needed 2 and half pound dumbbells. They had pink and black. I went with the pink color. That's all I needed from this store yesterday. Everything was nicely organized, got a very nice welcome from 2 of their employees, store was clean with decent sized parking lot, and they did have a bathroom. Love Big 5. They truly have anything & everything for all of your athletic needs. Go get what you need!!

Grateful for my local Big 5 Sporting Goods in Van Nuys!…read more Recently was knocking somethings off my "checklist"... Really just a I'm going on a retreat for a full week and need some update things including a queen size air mattress, tarp, miscellaneous items and compression socks (from my recent ankle tumble via tropical storm in SoCal with more to come on my trip lol finally 90% better... I digress). I received good customer service both on the floor and at checkout though super personable from the Big 5 Van Nuys crew floating about more so. My cashier was cool, but 100% ready to get off work... The vibe was there.... I feel you girl, that's why I'm on vacay... Take one too, they're good for you (reset)!! They have a huge selection of sporting goods, athletic wear, swim gear and items including cool pools, camping supplies, fishing as well as hunting equipment and much more. The quality of items is solid, though the small light I purchased with a clip was the one item that didn't pull through for me as it didn't work after adding batteries to it several times, I did have other lights I had purchased from this location previously in the past that do still hold up well. Some items are locked on display like the headlamps, but you can find someone easily to assist you. Everything I was looking for I found and/or was guided to where it would be in this staple location just above Van Nuys Blvd & Sherman Way. They have an easy entrance parking lot and even when a little busier seem to keep things flowing from start to finish... Making this B5SG clear, clean and under control... I'm not sure what the manager specific reviews are regarding, but everyone I interacted with was helpful.

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I had a great experience at Road Runner Sports in Studio City. This place is a must-visit if you're…read morelooking for running shoes or anything fitness-related. The selection is incredible. They carry a wide range of top brands and styles, so it's easy to find exactly what you need. What really stood out, though, was the service. The staff is super knowledgeable and actually takes the time to help you find the right fit instead of just trying to sell you something. They also offer a personalized fitting experience with advanced foot scanning to match you with the best shoes for your needs, which makes a huge difference. The whole experience felt very tailored and professional, and you can tell they genuinely care about helping customers perform better and stay comfortable. Overall, great selection, excellent service, and a really unique fitting process. Definitely my go to spot for running shoes now. Highly recommend!

I've accompanied my sister-in-law here before while her husband went through the fit test and got a…read morepair of recommended shoes. I've been wanting to do the fit test as well but haven't found the time yet. Over Black Friday I got a nice pair of Brooks online though and joined the VIP family rewards. If you are in the VIP rewards group, it has a 90-day Perfect Fit Guarantee so you can return for store credit, which can be used toward a different shoe or different size of the same shoe. If purchased online, you can get a refund within that time period. I called customer service to get the same shoe in a different size at the same price and went to the store to do my return of the first size. If you return in person vs mailing, the return is free. Customer service is great both over phone or in store. The three employees there in the store including the manager were so helpful with my return. Definitely recommend this location and this shoe company in general.

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