Several decades ago I did a fair amount of recreational skating, but then took many years off…read more Last year I went up to Ottawa to skate on the canal (highly recommended) and developed a wicked case of "lace bite". A friend recommended Front Row Sports as a place to talk to about solutions to this painful issue. Now, almost a year later I finally made it over to Union Road. I took my old skates (like 40+ years old) and really expected that I'd have to buy new ones. The two young guys at the tech counter (born well after my skates first were out on the ice) were incredibly understanding and it turned out that the issue was most likely just having really stiff laces and not skipping one lace hole over the top of my foot. The guys were actually really complimentary of my old skates (which were high end back in the day) and said they'd never recommend I get a new pair if they could help it. I got a sharpening too and my total bill was under $20.00. The whole experience was great, and I am not, and do not look like, some cool hockey kid. I'd worried that they'd ignore me when they realized I wasn't in the market for lots of gear, but I really felt like a valued customer. If I every need anything hockey related I'll definitely go back to Front Row on Union Road.

I traveled in from out of state over Christmas break hoping to get fitted for new skates after…read moredealing with ongoing arch pain. I had previously tried getting fitted at several other shops in my home state without success, so I was hopeful, but skeptical going into this visit. My experience here could not have been better. Despite the store being extremely busy, Rob took an incredible amount of time with me and fit me into eight different pairs of skates. And when I say "fit," I mean thoroughly, every single pair was baked, and I walked in each one while trying different lacing techniques to ensure the best possible fit. This process took several hours, and he had me try every major brand and price point out to find the perfect combination. Rob then stayed 45 minutes past closing time to finish the fitting and even spent additional time after I left punching out a few hot spots on the boots. When I returned to pick up my skates the next day he again took the time to ask detailed questions about my skating style and to explain skate profiling and what would work best for me. The level of knowledge, patience, and dedication shown to me was honestly incredible. If I could give 10 stars, I would. If you need skates or any hockey equipment, do yourself a favor and come here, you will not be disappointed.

WOW WOW WOW! A sense of relief has just washed over me! We're out fitting two small boys with ice…read morehockey and the Pro Shop at the rink sent me into sticker shock! Here we found kids ice skates for anywhere between $25 and $50, quite the price break over brand new-retail! The three sales associates were ever so helpful, making sure our hockey sticks were just right and showing us everything we were looking for! I'm sure we're going to be back for all out sports needs.

Cool store if you're into sports! (I'm not really anymore but my boyfriend is so he loves it…read morethere.) They have a huge selection of used sports equipment and gear. The prices are very reasonable too so this place is great if you need to upgrade sizes or need to try something new on a budget. It's pretty tightly packed and very busy.

This place is for the outdoors nature loving peeps! They have everything you need from clothing,…read moregear, snacks and equipment. Store is laid out with different sections, fishing, hunting, boating... Lots of stuffed/mounted animals throughout the place. A lot of them are above you. There is a large display of a mountain with all sorts of animals. Also a fish take with some impressive ones. We had a good time checking out the store, especially the boats and four wheelers.. where you can climb all over the boats.

Called store regarding handgun purchase, spoke with customer service and asked to be transferred to…read morethe firearms department. After approx. 1-2 minutes of ringing with no one picking up, phone line automatically transferred back to service desk, customer service answered and asked for my name and phone number and advised someone would call back regarding availability and pricing, after waiting 24 hrs i called 1-800 # and explained to customer service my issue, store assoc. attempted to call w/ same response, no one home. This is not the first time this dept. has shown their incompetence. Try buying a firearm from their gun locker, you best bring a chair and lunch because your going to be there awhile. Poor customer service.

Large selection of Buffalo Sports and Buff-a-love merchandise. But wow ... pricey ... especially…read morefor apparel. I still bought a pair of bills sweatpants even though they were $45 because time was running out for my mom's birthday . Female cashier was nice and signed me up for a rewards program . I hope this shop lasts , but they need to get more competitive with prices and/or promotions, or people will go to their competitors for a better deal .

New store in the old pier 1 building. Huge assortment of Bills, Buffalo and NYS sports related…read moreitems. High quality, licensed apparels for men, women, kids and pets. Nice fashion options for women too which is a plus. Staff was friendly and helpful.

I got some great Funko POPS. I also found a Darth Revan Black Series figure I'd been looking for…read morefor a while. The owner of the store was very friendly and nice. If I ever visit Buffalo again, I'll probably come back here.

From the owner: We are a small family run business with big ideas. We have the largest selection of Funko Pops in…read morethe Western New York area.

It was worth driving a little further and going to this location. They had the size sneaker I…read moreneeded for indoor store pick up and I placed the order and got the confirmation with minutes!

One of the last thriving stores near the once prosperous Boulevard Mall is this DICK'S Sporting…read moreGoods. I have been in here a few times and always left satisfied. Most recently, I stopped in to return a sweater/sweatshirt I was gifted for Christmas that happened to be about 25 sizes too large. I opted for store credit mostly due to the fact I would be traveling and my suitcases were at capacity. I saw a lot of things I would have enjoyed a lot more than a sweatshirt that was 25 sizes too large for me but oh well. I am grateful the return process was a breeze and to have the store credit to buy something I find value in. All that to say, the service was great; no questions asked about my return and I was in and out quickly. My takeaway from browsing has always been great selection, great prices.

It only took me over a year, and squeezing time in to pick up a unique Bills t shirt. Small shop…read morewith Bills gear, well stocked, helpful staff , amazing value, reasonable, worth the stop

Stop on by this small store on Abbott Road in South Buffalo. They're at 904 Abbott Road at…read moreNarragansett Road, right next to the wonderful Brick Oven Bistro. They have a big table outside with Buffalo Bills tee shirts and long-sleeved shirts. They have kids sizes too. They have other Bills items and sports items inside the store. This store usually isn't open on Sundays but he is open today because it's the home opener. (And because he did so well last year at this time. He has a stand outside the stadium too.) I bought a tee shirt for myself and for my best friend. It was $21.75 for both items!!! (I paid that price at 12:30pm today, about an hour ago.) The guy outside helping the owner was kind and helpful and so was owner. He was inside at the cash register. When the Toronto Blue Jays we're playing here, he sold Buffalo Blue Jays shirts and other cool clothing items. This store is great if you want a cool local spirts shirt at a great price. Support local and come check this business out.

Looking for a specific 2024 Softball Bat. Every place we checked weather in store or online were…read moresold out. Came across this store online they had exactly what we needed. Ordered online and it was delivered within a week. Store even called to verify we had actually made the order to make sure not fraud. Staff was super friendly and the bat did not disappoint.

So I was looking for some cross trainers. Had been checking out options at DSW. But as I passed…read moreby here the same shoe caught my eye. And for slightly less than at DSW. And locally owned. It was a no brainier.

Nick's Sporting Goods is the kind of place that reminds you how a proper sporting shop is supposed…read moreto be run. I first went to Roy several years ago, and I ended up buying a significant amount of tackle from him for one simple reason: he's honest and sincere. There's no sales pitch, no gimmicks, and no pressure. He tells you what works, what doesn't, and why. That kind of integrity is rare these days, and it keeps people coming back. The inventory isn't massive, but that's actually part of the strength of the store. If you fish for walleye or troll for salmon, you'll find some very good, unique gear that you won't see everywhere else. Everything on the shelves has a purpose. Prices are reasonable, and the service is truly exceptional. When you ask for advice, you're not getting guesses--you're getting experience. Where Nick's Sporting Goods truly stands apart is archery. If you're an archer or into archery hunting, it's hard to imagine a better shop. Roy is an expert and a genuine archery enthusiast, and it shows in the quality of guidance and setup he provides. If you're passionate about fishing--especially walleye and salmon trolling--or serious about archery and bowhunting, this store is absolutely worth your time. Highly recommended.

I went to Nick's Sporting Goods today looking for fishing equipment for my son. I received great…read morehelp as soon as I entered the door. They've got a lot of quality gear at reasonable prices, plus the personal touch that the Big Box places have all but eliminated. So happy I went here!