While my next road trip has been YEARS in the planning, I just realized this week before I leave that my old trail shoes were no more. I may have tossed them during my last Spring Clean in 2008....
Realizing this at 10pm, I jumped on the Big 5 website to see if they had any inventory. As luck would have it thy were posting their end-of-the-season clearance and a perfect pair was in stock. I had budgeted $60-$80 for a new pair, so I was surprised and a tad bit skeptical when I saw a perfect pair of Denali brand for just $30.
Next day, I drove down, parked in the large lot and entered, being greeted cheerfully as soon as I walked in. I headed back to shoes, found the pair of Denali's on the wall and within a couple of minutes an employee asked how he could help. I noticed he had been assisting other customers and could hear his patient, professional and cheerful demeanor with each one. After asking for the shoe, he quickly popped off to the back and retrieved my size. Perfect fit and the reinforced toe, which my pointy little elf feet require, was as good as the online picture showed. SCORE!
After peeking around the clearance racks, I grabbed some sports bras, further discounted another 25% off, a pocket bug spray for hikes and "after bite" as impulse purchases.
Made my way back up to the front, to the pleasant young lady who initially greeted me, paid for my items and out the door I went. So nice to have this dependable business located so close.
Big5 has been around my whole life and I have always found something needed at a great price and helpful employees. The mountains are calling, but if the lake answers, I'll be back for additional equipment. Cheers! "CC" read more