The service is outstanding! Especially McKenzie! Love senior discount Tuesdays, the selection and…read moremostly the staff!

Very helpful and friendly staff. They are knowledgeable and if they can't answer your question they…read morefind someone who can.

Lemme tell you! Ok so REI is obviously a great store. There are some things about them I can't…read morestand..:like when they get involved in political crap. That ruins the vibe for me for any business. It's still a great store, but people need to shut up with getting involved in anything that has absolutely nothing to do with sporting goods, outdoor activities etc or whatever their business is. REI is crazy expensive tho! Ooooh! So Al's just opened. I was sad to see the trampoline park close and leave. Sports Authority was at this location at one time too. Mittens was on the board, soooo...ahhh! Never mind lol. They closed. Sad. Anyway, finally a store goes in there. Obviously we are talking about AL's. This store is fantastic. I know it's going to be pricey eventually, but when we went in, the sales they were having were amazing. They had great prices on almost everything. With Christmas coming up, too, I'm sure their sales will once again be epic. They have all kinds of top brands. North Face, Patagonia, etc. Any place that carries Patagonia is ok in my book...even if Patagonia is another company that gets too political way too often. They make great jackets tho. I've had my R3 for like 17 years and still looks new. So walking into Al's and seeing they sell Pats, made me happy. Pats in general are very expensive. So if they happen to have these on sale, don't hesitant to pick one up. Same goes for a lot of the other name brands they have here. Great store for hunters, for anyone who loves kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, I mean, it's just a great store. I'm usually iffy on these chain stores, but I think this one is mainly specific to this area of the country, PNW, and obviously Utah and ugh, I'm sure California as well..at least Northern California? Who knows. Most people I know have already been. My hunter friends are in love with this place. They have gotten some insane deals here. However, if you haven't been, you definitely need to check it out...especially now that the Christmas season is like a day away from officially beginning. No, it doesn't start the day after Halloween lol. We got a few things here when we went. One thing was a flashlight. There was a guy in that section, wish I remembered his name. His main job is he's a fireman. I remember at least that much. This guy was such a great help. Knew the products well, super friendly, perfect teeth haha, and I mean, he was fun to look at. Sorry, had to throw that last bit in haha, because shiiiieeeet! Hahaha! Super nice guy. Everyone we came across that works there was great and eager to help. I hope this place succeeds. That spot it's in is a weird one. It seems to do good elsewhere and with Boise being a huge outdoor city, I can't see this place actually failing. I can only see it flourish and I hope it does. Check it out. Thanks for reading, YelperAl's!! Cheers!

We just bought a treadmill at Al's, and it was a nice purchasing experience. They have helpful…read morestaff, and the price was a bit less (for the exact same model) compared to the other stores we shopped. So now we have a treadmill, which will hopefully serve more of a purpose than just a display item in our family room. My cardio vascular system thanks Al's for being there for us!

Dicks (autocorrected to "sucks" lol...) is the type of store everyone loves...why? Because it's a…read morebig box (sporting) store and carries pretty much everything someone who is active needs. In the past couple years, I hate how Dicks added their political views to everything. I just wish businesses and whatnot would stfu about their political views. I don't shop at a place because they're super conservative or if they ...super liberal. I go to businesses if they have what I want. So when places add their two cents, specifically on anything political...it ruins them for me. I know I'm not alone in this. Seriously, shut up. We wanna buy sneakers or a water bottle, we dgaf what side of the aisle you stand on. Ok that's my rant on that lol. I rarely go here. This was my 2nd time in this store since it opened. They opened 6 years ago, maybe? I went in right after and then this time. I was at Petco next door and needed to check out their weightlifting belts. Reasonable prices on that but everything else....priiiiicey! If you shop at Dicks, you know this tho. Checked out some of their sale items and if you can get something on sale (depending on what it is) their prices can be pretty good. Big 5 is next door...right next door. The huge corporate stores love to do that to the smaller stores like Big 5. Big 5 is a better store, but of course they don't carry as much. Their prices are certainly better and makes happy this location hasn't been forced out because of the giant Dicks (lol) right next to it. There's a Big 5 minutes from my house too, so I go there more. Dicks is across from the mall so if I am In that area I may think of going in, but like I said, this was the 2nd time in 6 years that I've been in that store. I just don't care to go in that much lol. Staff was friendly tho and super helpful. So they have that going for them. Aside from that, I know this review won't help anyone lol. You either love this place or just don't care about it. Everyone knows it exists so yeah, you either go or don't. So many just order online which when it comes to places like Dicks, it's fine otherwise I love supporting small mom and pop/local shops. Ok I'm done writing about this place lol. If you've read this far, thanks! If not, I understand lol. Thanks, Yelpederers! Cheers!

They advertise an incorrect price on some shoes and refused to honor it.No wonder they don't have a…read moreBBB accredited business.

This is the premiere gym supply story in Boise, hands down!…read moreI have gotten everything from traditional weight lifting equipment, to kettlebells, to specialized jump ropes from Gym Outfitters, and very time I have been more than happy. The staff is knowledgeable, upbeat, and friendly. Their prices are fair and their selection is great! I would have a hard time going anywhere else for my fitness needs.

Gym Outfitters is by far the best place I have ever purchased fitness equipment. The prices are the…read morebest, the selection is great, and the staff do not hit you with high pressure sales techniques. When I went in I explained to Michelle, the Retail Sales Manager, that I was looking for a treadmill for daily use. She recommended that I try the Precor 445 and explained all the features with an impressive level of knowledge. I was hesitant to drop quite that much $ and she happily showed me her selection of used equipment as well. After trying out numerous used treadmills I ended up convinced that the 445 was perfect for me. When I needed a foam roller to stretch out my back and hips I went back and was pleased to see that you get the same level of service whether you are contemplating a large purchase or a small one. I would never shop anywhere else in Boise!

Worst sportsman's in the valley!!! 2 guys trying to figure out how to transfer a gun and 2 other bs…read morebehind the counter while I waited. After 10 min I gave up and decided to take my gun buying to another store!!!! Worst customer service behind the gun counter period!!!!!

Showed up on a Friday night at 8:30 in the evening to buy my draw tag. An associate was behind the…read morecounter but told me that, "she didn't know how to operate the IDFG station." Doesn't really seem right to have an associate running up front sales that doesn't know the full job on a Friday night. Major L Sportsmans. Glad I spent the time to drive over. Going to Scheels in the future.

I had the best experience at REI today, and wanted to shout out about huge kudos. My service…read moreemployee (LAUREL) was the very best employee at the REI store in Boise. Give Laurel a big thanks! JDR

I walked into REI expecting to shop, not to be lectured. The first thing I saw was a large sign…read moretrying to dictate values and push an agenda. Whether someone agrees or disagrees with the message, it's not REI's job to tell customers how they should think or act. I came here for outdoor gear, not political messaging. Companies should focus on their strengths--serving customers and selling quality products--instead of jumping into virtue signaling and social posturing. This kind of messaging feels more alienating than inclusive, and it made me decide this will be my last visit. Sell gear, not ideology.

I went in to purchase two pair of Edie Bauer Sandals that were in there add. The Advertising was…read moremisleading and after driving 8 miles and a having a argument with the clerk and the manager telling them about the advertising problem he told me that I should have known that the sandals in question were an absolute item and not the mod 2 model. How should I have known? The worst customer service I have encountered in many, many years. Will never step foot in this store again. GWN Meridian Idaho

During the COVID crisis I've been working daily as an essential worker. BIG 5 was literally the…read moreonly place that was open in March where I could go in and find a pair of shoes. I decided to grab 2 pairs of hiking shoes as well since I wasnt sure how long the crisis was going to last, I had a camping trip planned mid June and I didnt want to venture out shopping later with the crowds if I could help it. I asked the cashier the return policy, she said they wouldn't he taking returns until after 5/31, I could return any of my unworn, unused merchandise. I also grabbed 1 sports bra and tank top. when I went home I wore the cheaper hiking pair around the house and they felt too tight. I put them back in the box with the receipt to hang on until May to return and decided to keep the clothing and more expensive pair of shoes. I never tried on the other hiking shoes again or took them outside. the box stayed in my closet. Here I am 6/4, receipt in hand and went to return them for a small 24$ refund- mind you I kept a 89$ pair of shoes and clothing- the girl at the register inspects the box and calls for her manager. They inspect my receipt, which has no timeframes or restrictions and ask me what's wrong with the shoes? To which I answer, truly nothing other than they were a little tight, I kept the other pair- the manager tells me he cant accept my return, they can only take return merchandise that can be RESOLD.. I let him know when I bought them almost 3 months ago the store associate told me they would take them as long as they were unworn and in the box! and my shoes cant be returned because they dont carry them now which is definitely not my fault as the consumer. He then throws them back in the box and says we will do it this one time and walks away leaving the poor cashier to awkwardly hand me my cash refund which before I would have taken store credit. I simply didnt want the shoes. after being treated so poorly I wont bother spending anymore time or money here.

Kind of pricey. Well organized. Staff nice. Did not buy…read moreanything. Good specials on books.

I spent an hour in here but it felt like 20mins. Got some great kids stuff, vintage stuff, shoes. I…read moredidn't even see the whole store. They have a lot of stuff behind the counter as well. Everything is well priced and not too high.