Excellent customer service! Richard, Gary and John are all extremely knowledgeable about bikes,…read morerunning and triathlons and took their time to answer all our questions. We never felt pressured to buy anything we weren't 100% sure about. This will definitely be our go to shop for all things bike and running related! Check it out- you won't regret it!

Play Tri Middleton is one of the first bike shops I stopped into upon moving to the Madison area,…read moreand I'm glad I did. In the past year I have had the guys (Collin, Gary, and Richard) work on 5 different bikes ranging from bike assembly and service to packing and shipping. They worked on everything from my early 1990s Bianchi Eros to my Argon 18 to my 2020 Lynsey GR pro. I often just drop by to have a chat with them about their thoughts on bicycles and triathlons. Beyond bikes my wife and I have gotten several pairs of running shoes (great selection and often sales up to 50% off) where Gary has talked us through what we should be looking for in comfort and fit. Hands down I would suggest this store to anyone in the market for a bike/shoes or getting their bike surfaced!

I stopped in Title Nine at Hilldale to check out the new spring clothes and the salesperson's dog…read morewas running loose in the store. I'm allergic to dogs and was really sad to see this as I won't be coming back to this store. It not universally positive to subject your customers to dogs during their shopping experience. I don't see people bringing in their cats, rabbits or other pets. It seems to be a dog owner thing to feel that their need to have their dog close usurps all.

Title Nine is a clothing store for active women. The branch at Hilldale is the newest of 14 from…read morethis California company. I've bought from their catalog for years, and was thrilled to see them open a shop in Madison. And after my first visit, it looks like they've done it right. The retail store has limited space, so this fall they've concentrated on their basic and cold weather items. The space is no-frills attractive, the layout more browsable than tightly organized. Staff were friendly and helpful, but didn't hover. The woman who waited on me showed up every so often to put my stuff in a fitting room and answer questions; other than that, she let me do my thing. Both clerks present that day knew the merchandise. This is not a cheap place to shop. A top may cost $50, a pair of pants or sweatshirt $75, and outerwear more like $100. What you get for that is a well-made item that's both functional and attractive, made for movement, and in many cases suitable for athletic, outdoor use. They're well-sewn, using technical fabrics and other synthetics, as well as some cotton and wool. They will also help you with items from the mail-order catalog, if you want to order something that's not in the store, or have a problem or return. I have been happy with 95% of what I've ordered from them for the past five years or so. Having the store is even better, because it takes out the guesswork.

I have been there several times, usually when they have their additional 1/2 off (or more) on…read moreclearance sales. Most of the ladies working there are very pleasant. They don't hawk you for sales and let you be after telling you about the specials. There is usually someone to help you in the dressing room to get another size if needed or if you allow, to make sure you are being fitted correctly. I like Soma's bras for its simplicity and quality. They aren't screaming **** me, but more like, I'm here to support you and make your day better. There are styles with touches of lace, quite a bit with push-ups, and a variety of colors that can make you feel beautiful. I've bought items online and have made returns with some ease. They don't allow returns on washed items and I've had one person get snippy at me for folding the bras in half in the return bag. It messes up the structure of the bra so she said. Join their email list and you'll get Love Soma Rewards promotions. The last time I went, I didn't know it but I had 20% off (clearance included) and came away with two bras for under $20.

The bras I tried on pinched, pulled and left marks on my skin. Cut weird, not supportive or…read moreflattering and just plain boring styles. I tried on a variety of styles and sizes. Some sizes that were marked larger were actually smaller than those of a smaller size. Some actually had missing size tags inside and out! Incorrect and inconsistent sizing. Employees helpful but acknowledged the issues I had were common.

Kohl's in Monona is convenient for those of us in Monona, McFarland and Madison's near east side…read moreneighborhood. While it's not as big as East or West it still offers a great selection with Kohl's low prices. The associates are friendly and helpful and checkout ten to be much quicker than at the larger stores They've also just added Sephora!

Mary from Platteville was so disrespectful to us and other customers shopping. When at check out,…read moreit's was unclean to go when checking out. We went in it the wrong line and we were yelled at. She was disrespectful to other customers as well, I can understand it was Black Friday but this is not ok. Kohl Madison West had lost a loyal customer.

This is more of a review of Marmot than of Fontana Sports. I bought my first Marmot down jacket…read morehere, and it lasted almost twenty years before the zipper broke. It kept me so warm and toasty in the brutal upper Midwest winters. I discovered the Marmot brand here in the 1990s. Back in the 1990s, Patagonia was not considered as "technical" and as bougie as Marmot and The North Face. Arcteryx either didn't exist or was an obscure brand almost thirty years ago. Now, Patagonia and Arcteryx are off-the-charts insanely priced. Marmot and The North Face are considered "value" brands. In any case, I still buy Marmot; it's better quality and far better value than Patagonia because: 1. Higher down fill power and 2. Higher down fill weight I recently bought a 700-fill down parka from Marmot with 220 grams of down for far less money than a 600-fill down parka with 150 grams of down from Patagonia. I was cold in the Patagonia parka, and it was horribly expensive. I had to return. I also bought coats from Eddie Bauer and from L.L. Bean. Nowhere nearly as warm as Marmot. The Marmot down parka that I recently bought is called the Montreaux Coat, and I've yet to find a warmer coat at such a great price point. It hits my knee, although it's supposed to hit my calf, so that's a bit misleading on their website. It's closer to parka length than coat length. I like that when the zipper broke after almost twenty years of owning my first Marmot down jacket, I called Marmot's Customer Service, they sent me a shipping label, and they said that they would gladly repair the zipper for me, for free. When they couldn't repair the zipper, they just sent me a new Marmot down jacket. So, I wore that complimentary replacement jacket for another ten years before finally buying the Montreaux coat this year almost thirty years after buying my first Marmot down jacket from Fontana Sports.

i still miss the west side store! Every day!!!!! Wonderful store! Ski tuning was wonderful!read more

Always greeted with a smile! Great downtown store with a large selection of clothing, shoes, gifts…read moreetc. Even have Berks, sunscreen, trial maps. They got it all.

This store is such a hidden gem. They have some amazing outdoor and athletic gear, which many times…read moreis only available online. They have a giant sales room with some amazing deals and a huge selection. We got some super comfortable sweaters and smart wool shirts for a great price. The staff is helpful and kind as well. Would highly recommend checking them out if you need some outdoor gear or are in the area

I've been a Lands' End customer since the early 1980s, and all these years later, I'm just as…read moresatisfied every time a package arrives. The quality has been consistently excellent, and the customer service has never given me a single reason to look elsewhere. Most recently, I bought winter coats for two of my grown kids. They both make their own money, yet somehow always end up wearing coats that barely survive the season. Lands' End had great deals, so I let them pick exactly what they wanted and now I know they'll be warm and dry all winter long. As always: zero issues. Period. Thanks, Lands' End, for taking care of my family for decades!

Received item as gift, I wasn't able to exchange it for correct size because the giver had removed…read morethe tags. I have the tags but not attached so I am stuck with an item that I cannot use. you have lost at least two customers because I consider that very poor customer service

Inside store: Great!…read more Outside store: It's an eyesore with overflowing trash! Management should take care that this doesn't happen any more.

I love that they have these 2 stores combined. I went to HomeGoods looking for some couch pillows…read moreand had success. They had a good selection and great prices. I always enjoy looking around HomeGoods and usually buy things I'm not there for. It can get overwhelming with the amount of stuff they have, especially when it's crowded. I recommend going during the weekday or odd hours. After shopping in HomeGoods it's nice to walk right into TJ Maxx. They have super cute clothes, it's always fun to check out the clearance section. I always look at the soap/lotion section as well. They usually have a great selection.