I love surf shops! It's kinda my thing, everywhere I go or visit, I'm like -ooh lets look in the…read moresurf shop! This JRs represents all surf shops to me, they have 3 levels with so much variety in clothing and equipment. I do surf so also buy equipment and accessories, therefore this place is the perfect one stop shop for all my surfing needs. They always have loud music blaring from outdoor speakers, and as it is located behind Rundle Mall, you have to make the special effort to cross the lights and visit. But its worth it! The staff are always really friendly and helpful, and I am always jealous because they look like they are having so much fun, I want to work there! JRs sell many brands including Roxy, Billabong, Ripcurl, Oakley, Volcom, RVC, Rusty, Vans, Tigerlily and so much more. Definitely check out this surf shop when in town, it has so much more than any Jetty Surf and the people working actually genuinely talk to you.

You know the beauty of surf shops? Dudes like me can get away with using the word, 'dudes', even…read morethough they're completely without any surfing talent, and it's because we LOOK like we surf. How do we do that? We buy our stuff at surf shops. This place is enormous and intimidating. There's more than enough stuff to effect that sort of 'I look like a surfer but I don't really surf' look, in case your skills are ever actually put to the test. And, if you're not merely a hopeless poser, there is plenty of stuff here to actually surf (and ski) with too. With three levels, you can bet they have everything you'd ever need, and the staff are happy to point you in the proper direction.

A great place for those who wanna stock up their camping and outdoor gear/equipment. Right smack in…read moreAdelaide CBD, so it's easily accessible by bus, taxi's or car ( plenty of indoor carpark options nearby to fill up the boot). If you've never been camping in an Australian outdoor, you best be stopping here and build up your camping gear. From tents, sleeping bags, foldable chairs to a rechargable handheld bug zapper! For someone who digs preloved shops, I found it very interesting to find ex Military products here- in good quality too. It'd be worth bringing your dad or male friend here and check out their collection. Perfect shop for the blokes to snap up some Rambo action.

Rarely do I have "hunting knife", "hand powered torch" or "billy can" on my shopping list…read more Ok...I'll admit it, I've never had those things on my shopping list. But my partner who I send out to bring down bores and catch fish for me every few months before a long winter does. Enter Aussie Disposals. From the outlook of the shop window, I have often walked into this place expecting to find an old war vet with one eye, a fishing hat and a slur ask me what I am looking for, but alas only receive the kind and civilized service of young camping enthusiasts and helpful staff. "Is this a good knife?" my partner would ask. "Well it is, but this other one can also cut your toe nails," the helpful shop assistant would answer. This place has amazing prices on everything you could ever need to go camping, prepare for a zombie apocalypse or travel overseas. I've bought a sleeping bag that lasted my adventures through the Sahara dessert at night and a backpack that I lived out of for 6 months travelling from here for a ridiculously good price. There are plenty of knick knacks, things with caribiners on them and bottles, containers etc for travelling also at bargain prices. The staff are also willing to negotiate on price if you buy up big. Overall, this is normally my partner and I's first "go to" place if he needs to hunt something down or I need to go travelling.

I've been driving past this store for years and finally stopped in late yesterday on my way home…read morefrom work for running shoes for me and school sports shoes for my son. I had wrongly assumed it was a speciality (read: expensive) shoe store with a limited range. Boy, was I wrong. It was stocked to the ceiling with many shoes on sale, but what I really appreciated was the service from the husband and wife team. I walked on a treadmill while my feet were video'd on an ipad and then we watched how my foot rolled/moved in slow motion and what options that meant for my feet. Over the years I've bought shoes online (guessing a suitable model) and also shopped at the warehouse style shops in the city where the poor staff are trying to serve five people at once. Having just spent a few hundred dollars at the physio with an injury she believes might have been caused by the wrong running shoes, I am glad I went to this place. I'm happy to report I've discovered I don't have to pay any more for great service and range and having been signed up as VIPS (a free membership) for an extra 10% discount, we'll definitely be back.

29/9/2007 After a few disappointing experiences in previous…read morestores, there is nothing like going inside somewhere you feel like you really belong! I am very much a sports-aholic and watch/play a lot of different sports growing up. This shop is a great place to buy sports products in Adelaide, and if you're lucky to get in, to have a summer job e.g., if you have just finished your most stressful year of high school and need some extra cash for your own, rather than mooching off your parents. Geez, whoever chooses to work here if they are unemployed student has good taste. I wouldn't complain if I got to show the different cool stuff they have in store and just talking about what sports the customer plays. Being here is a real enjoyable mixture of business and passion. Getting paid to work in a sports store? Hell yea! I'm surrounded by heaps of things to do with sport and fitness. In terms of the best that Adelaide has to offer in terms of quantity and quality of sporting products, this is the place to go. If you ask the friendly shop assistant in the black shirt, you'll learn that they "will match any price any other sports store has to offer". Now that's how you blow out the competition. There is so much I can say about this store...in fact, I CAN write a long-ass review about how much I love sports stores if given the chance...but I'll keep this one short for your sake. My favourite phrases I remember from the shop assistant: "These are the official balls used for the AFL games and footy trainings, Sheriff Red and yellow. My team uses these balls in training." We even shared what our favourite sports were: Australian Football, Water Polo, Swimming (shop assistant), Basketball, Gridiron, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Boxing (me)! In fact, I have bought "my $20 balls" here for several years. Just make sure you grab a ball that doesn't get flat as soon as you buy it, it has happened to me before. OMG, I think just burned half of all my calories just looking around and pretending I'm playing all these different sports....no other store in Adelaide makes you do that. I would've given this 5 stars, but I just wish there were more and more stuff to choose from, had more walking space and that it was much bigger. Looking back at the past 5 years of walking in here, not much has changed. And the only way that can happen is if they gain more customers!

Being that I'm not the most sporty person in the world, I don't have too many opportunities where I…read moreneed to go to Rebel Sport. However, when I need new runners, I generally head here. They have a big range of shoes, and they tend to have lots to cater for my big feet. They also have some good gift ideas, from sports clothing to balls, sports equipment, and anything else you can think of related to sport. Services is okay. They leave you alone unless you ask for assistance, which I kind of like.

This place has a great range of sports gear and shoes. The store is well organised and staff are…read morevery approachable. In terms of sporting gear, they have the lot - tennis racquets, basketball hoops, swimming equipment, sport shoes, treadmills, gym equipment, and so much more. Pricing is a tad high but still around Recommended Retail Price or a bit less. Assistance from the staff though is always good and they offer good explanations behind the products to help you find exactly what you are looking for. I bought a pair of sneakers from here and they have lasted very well. The store person was able to suggest a pair based on my podiatrists recommendations and find my size within just a matter of seconds (something that generally takes a while at other stores).

I came here to buy a pair of runner yesterday and the guy who was working in the shoe section was…read morereally friendly, he even tried to sell me a pair of shoes that were cheaper than the ones I wanted, I always appreciate this. Also, he measured my shoe size, I thought I was 8.5, but no, I'm a 10, deplorable I do not have little lady like feet in the slightest which I pointed out to my salesman and he replied "it's because you're tall" what a gem. Huge range of products, lots of fitness wear I would kill to have in my wardrobe, or I could pay for them. I don't feel uneasy in here because it's so big, you get to have a browse before any sales assistants pounce on you which is great because I hate being asked if I need help before I even know if I need any help. I love this place, I truly do, get on it.

To me it seems there's two extremes of exerciser, those who wear their daggiest gear, and those who…read moredress to the nines in the latest brands. I fall somewhere in the middle, I like bright and colourful workout gear that's supportive and comfortable. So Lorna Jane fits the bill for me. This is a nice store, well laid out, with a good range of clothing. I find the clothes are stylish, with a touch of pizzaz, without looking like a walking advertisement which I appreciate. The staff here are friendly and helpful, and if you're looking for something in particular they'll be able to point you in the right direction. In a nutshell - look good while you work it!

Look, I'm about as not-sporty as they come. I am about as athletic as the average Jennie Craig…read moreclient's before-picture, but still, when I walk past this place, I'm always interested to have a look at either shoes or socks. I've picked up a couple of good deals on the bargain table in the past. A couple of pairs of Asics at roughly half the price, that sort of thing. Good socks, shoe inserts, and so on. This place is great for that stuff. I'm not terribly interested in their other products, to be honest. The staff are pretty friendly and helpful, too, so that's a bonus.

Men. Shoe shopping. It's hard. I know. I have three pairs of shoes (which, for your typical chap is…read moresomething of an excess). I have formal shoes, exercising shoes and casual shoes. If I wanted to cut down, I could probably use my casual shoes and nothing else. But women! Three thousand shoes. It's an old joke, sure, but it's one I can't get over. They only wear shoes for other women to see too. At least, they must, because I never look at a lady's shoes. Anyway, the first thing you'll notice when you enter this store is the layout. There are plenty of places to sit and wait for your love to deck her feet. Furthermore, there's a full-length mirror for you to amuse yourself by pulling funny faces. Shoppers will enjoy the full-length mirror too, as those feet-view mirrors don't quite show off how much sexier you look in that new pair of stilettos. The staff is helpful and will assault you the moment you pass through the door, but leave you alone the instant you mutter the token phrase, 'I'm just browsing', and return as soon as you appear to require the afore-offered aid. Finally, the prices are reasonable considering the quality and designer brands. That's right, ladies: designer brands! I can hardly contain my excitement.

When walking past Lana Lang Shoes, from the outside it looks unassuming…read more Take a closer look inside though, and you will find that Lana Langs has a range of fashionable and affordable shoes. They have two stores in the Adelaide CBD: one is "The Boutique" situated in the Central Markets, the other is "The Showroom" situated on Gouger St. They seem to be doing well judging from the amount of people that were trying on shoes - young and old, I might add. "The Showroom" store is where you will find more fashionable designer styles, while "The Boutique" store is where they specialise in comfort and work shoes with brands like Birkenstock. Here, they also do more specials, and stock more leisure and casual shoes, plus outdoor hiking shoes and boots. I bought my work shoes here a year ago. They have lasted me all this time while maintaining comfort and minimizing tired feet after an 8 hour shift at the cafe where I work. With their wide range and friendly, knowledgeable service, Lana Lang is a trustworthy place to shop. Oh, and they also do repairs and alterations for affordable prices.