Went to Dick's Sporting Goods to get a pair of Adidas ballet shoes, but the pair I wanted turned…read moreout to be online‑only, which was a bummer. I tried on the Adidas Tokyo shoes I've been eyeing, but once I saw them on my foot, it was a hard no; they looked like banana boats, and that's not cute at all. I ended up getting a black and cream gum bottom New Balance pair that I really like. I'm planning to wear them with a dress and some lacy socks. The young lady working the shoe section was on it, assisting me and several other customers at the same time, and she didn't miss a beat. She did everything with a smile, too. Dick's Sporting Goods is always well‑stocked, organized, and reliable. Definitely recommend.

My first time in this store after placing an online order for pickup. Store is located in Torrance…read moreon Hawthorne Blvd on South end of Del Amo Mall. This store is huge and had a lot of merchandise for different sports. There were 2 floors and we were assisted by a friendly associate who pulled our online order. After trying it on, my husband thought he'd need another size and another associate went to grab it for us. It was a better fit, so we went in line to make the even exchange. Lines moved quickly and associates were helpful.

BIG 5 seems like an antiquated sporting goods store from yesteryear, but it's outlasted it's peer…read morecompetitors like Sports Chalet, Copeland's, Sports Authority, and so many others. All that's left is Big 5 and Dick's. REI doesn't count, as they're too niche. This location has a lot of merchandise and it's inherent problem is the aesthetics of the layout of the store. It's way too crowded and cramped for shopping and could use an expansion and makeover where it feels well-lit and spacious. It's sort of the difference between Target and Wal-Mart. I think Big 5 could use new branding as a company. It's a good store with good prices. They do "over coupon" as Bed Bath and Beyond did. You can always anticipate a $5 off of $15 type value-pac FSI mailer coupon and almost won't shop without a coupon. It's a longterm flawed business strategy. Their prices are quite good in many ways. I went shopping for shoes and they had shoes on sale for $30-40 where I went next door to DSW and most of their comparable shoes were $50-55. You'd think DSW whose only business is selling shoes, would have a competitive edge, but it doesn't and didn't, at least for active/athletic shoes compared to Big 5. I'd say check Big 5 out first or last, but don't buy any shoes until you've visited a Big 5 like this one. Parking is fairly easy in this outdoor strip mall of sort, that has a Sizzler, Harbor Freight and other businesses.

Jonathan was super helpful and a great employee. They have adult roller blades too. Top tier…read more Thanks bro!

Came for a tennis racket, and got exactly what I needed! I wanted something sturdy, but still good…read morefor a beginner! Then I saw a few of my favorite tennis players partnered with some of the brands, and had to opt for the HEAD racket that featured my girl Coco Gauff!!! It's even in my favorite color, purple! I am one happy camper! The price was also great, so I'm satisfied with the value I received! The store has a LOT going on, and it can be confusing, but luckily the worker was friendly and helpful with locating which section had the tennis items! It also felt very clean, despite there being so much inventory out on the floor! It truly has everything an athlete should need! I also found out there are weekly deals there, and there's a way to get them digitally! I might have to check it out!

I have young kids and I get their gear here. Sometimes better prices than online. And it's good to…read morebe able to try on the shoes and pants instantly. The store is organized and has lots of brands. Prices are fair. Best part is the clearance section. Service is good. Check out lines are pretty quick too. Only odd thing is parking. The parking lot isn't well painted and the cars drive by pretty fast because it seemed to be used as a short cut to drive through.

Safari and his staff his wife and all the guys are awesome. They are very knowledgeable in all…read morethe sports which they cater. Full selection of tennis rackets, strings, accessories bags and surprisingly very good selection of apparel. If you want to find something in tennis or pickleball they've got it. Stringing onsite with fast turnaround. I bought two Wilson RF01 Pros from them. they always have multiple of the same racket for serious players. They let me weigh the frames to make sure they matched and use my balance board so that I could customize them to my spec. Great people great service good atmosphere excellent selection. They always have things in stock that's the key. I've been coming here for more than 20 years.

Good place. Big on tennis. Love that they focus on racquet sports and surf. Support this local…read morebusiness.

I went as usual to the REI re supply version next door as I always do Used in good condition is…read morethe way i was taught than adding to the landfill as my mom put it I thought she was just being smart and saving money It was the 60's I went in to see if I could find a backpack that is a good fit I found one of each yet make yet a bit on the eni meine miney mo thing was not working out My experience happened when I believe his name was Roman Hat longer hair artsy kinda cat came He nailed the choice right away for me Roman went on to load the pack and dial it in for me with such detailed instruction as he knew every feature of the pack Roman truly is one that is knowledgeable (as all my experiences at the store or the used store) and enjoys his job and helping What I do not get and blows me away every-time I am in there is the abuse of the return policy "reason for return" used twice did not like it Then it is returned with used twice "scuffs, light soiled and pet hair" It was used Keep it What is wrong with people Thanks Roman I will be back Better not hide when you sea me I was a PITA

Great outdoor supply store with friendly and attentive staff that encourages adventure. I first…read morelearned about REI around 2011. REI offers a membership and also has some cool events. I've also shopped at the Co-Op for discounted items that are as good as new. I really like the unique colors that backpacks and other products have. Great quality. A lot of outdoor education. Good snacks and a chill vibe.

Today I had the pleasure of going to Dick's El Segundo to purchase some items for the LA marathon…read more I went to the cashier and was attempting to sound out the young man's name. I pronounced it all wrong and he politely corrected me and said it's pronounced Malachi. We laughed because he stated I wasn't the only one that mis pronounced his name. All in all he was amazing and has a bright future ahead of him! Thanks for the great customer service!

Customer service doesnt exist here. Jaslene was our cashier…read more The transaction experience was awful. My husband had a little sticker shock at the register for the 26 lb weight we were buying. He took a moment because he thought it was a little less online. When he asked "and that's the total with tax?". Normally you hear back a confirmation but instead she said no with tax it's $73.62. Mind you we were at the register to pay not for a price check. My husband was looking at his phone and she blurts out "you want it or not?". We told her yes but I had to explain to her he is just taking a moment to look up the price. Normally someone at the register gives the total price when purchasing not sub total. I walked away once my husband got the receipt and was already a good ways away from the register and she yells out "Good Bye!" In the most patronizing tone. It was the cherry on top for this review. We are all human and can do better but this right here is why online shopping and self check out is putting cashiers out of jobs. Maybe she should remember that the next time she wants to be unjustifiably rude and try to make people feel less than with "you want it or not?". So if you want your intentions to be buy something rudely questioned in front of other guests than this is the place and Jaslene is your go to.

Great friendly service for all your sports needs including team outfits in any sport football…read morebasketball baseball tennis volleyball team uniforms Letterman jackets customization all your uniform needs .

This is our first year at TABB and we ordered from their shop...never again will we make that…read moremistake! We spent over $300 dollars on shirts and sweatshirts. We waited over a month and contacted the company and they said " oh yes, your order is ready, I guess our email didn't go through". So, we go there and pick up our stuff and I leave and realize they didn't put my sons name or number on 4 of the items(which I had to pay and extra $7 for each piece) so I had to go back and they said it would be ready the next day and that they would contact me, well they didn't, so my husband had to call them to check and sure enough they were ready! Surprise. I was not offered any money back Or a credit. They could have at least reimbursed me my $22 for shipping since I had to make 3 trips for their mistake!

Shoutout to Ruben! He helped me curate the perfect shoe rotation tailored exactly to my running…read moregoals while keeping my feet completely protected. His expert advice led me to the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5, Fresh Foam X 1080 v15, FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5, and recently Asics Superblast 3. This combination has given me the ultimate mix of speed, cushion, and race-day performance. If you want a personalized and knowledgeable setup ask for Ruben.

Update: After I left this review (that I also left on Google), Road Runner Sports asked me to email…read morethem. I did, and I was later told that the Torrance manager and team had "touched base" with me, which is inaccurate. The only interaction I had with the store after my purchase was when I returned the same day to try to return the shoes. No one from the store ever contacted me afterward to follow up or try to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, no resolution was offered. Still the worse experience I've ever had. AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL. ---- Road Runner Sports started as a promising experience but turned into one of the most frustrating customer service situations I've had. I came in to buy running shoes, and the initial process seemed great. The associate scanned my feet (which was actually pretty cool), had me try insoles, and brought out three shoe options that fit my profile. However, communication was difficult, he was mostly mumbling, and I had to repeatedly ask him to clarify what he was saying. When I decided on a pair of ASICS, he immediately tried to upsell the insoles (around $120), even though I had only tried the shoes with those insoles, not with the original ones. That felt a bit misleading. At checkout, he also pushed the VIP membership, saying it would give me 90 days to try the shoes and return them if needed, making it sound like that flexibility depended on being a member. We declined. When I got home and tried to run in the shoes, I couldn't even last 90 seconds, they just didn't work for me. We called the store (using the number listed online) and were told that as long as the shoes looked brand new, we could return them. That gave us confidence to go back. Unfortunately, the in-store experience during the return was completely different. The associate told us: * The shoes did not qualify as "brand new" * We could not get a refund to the original payment method unless we were members * The only option was a gift card Then, again, we were offered the membership as a solution. The inconsistency between what we were told on the phone and what happened in-store, combined with the repeated upselling, made this a very frustrating experience. What started as a helpful, professional fitting ended with unclear policies and poor communication.