Great service and knowledgeable staff. That helped me determine the best service for me and…read moreMy game of golf

I stopped by to inquire about getting a ball drilled. Brad took time to discuss possibilities as to…read moredrilling and ball selection. He is very knowledgeable and I will return to have a ball drilled.

Whether you're new to the sport or trying to get into it, you've found a source for information…read more The guy you want to talk to is Brad, he's got 22 PBA titles under his belt and rated as a top-100 coach internationally by Bowlers Journal Magazine. He's competent in the language of bowling and can offer many examples to help you understand what it is you're aiming for. Shoes, balls or gear, he's got the critical know-how and experience to lead you towards the right purchase. If you need lessons to improve your game, or train a newbie to the sport, it's a one-stop process. Plus, for the small ones entering the sport they offer a discount on merch. Pricing is decent and if purchasing new bowling balls they can get the ball drilled within a few hours or a day or two max. (Drilling times depend on how busy they are) I'll post a photo with current pricing. Drilling high performance runs at $60, $30 for poly. If buying your ball in-house, it's factored into the pricing. Years ago, a buddy handed-me-down a performance ball for hooking and suggested a shop I find with "Brad" to cut the ball. He said he did exceptional work and I should look him up. Over the years, I have returned for bowling gear. Yes, some of this stuff can be purchased elsewhere or online but when wanting to talk "shop" it's good to get the best advice. On the web one get find a ton of reviews, but you can't get advice that is tailored to you. With a few questions, much like a doctor, he can estimate what it is you might be looking for and cater it to your spending.

Fast, appropriate pricing, and they all know their stuff! Bowled my whole life but never had my own…read morestuff, decided to stop in and buy my first custom ball.. I was in and out in 30mins measured and holes drilled, ready to go. All of the science and tricks of the trade were explained and I didn't realize what all actually goes into the equipment. Pretty impressive, you want your gear taken care of by people who live it and know what they're doing. 10/10 recommend.

These guys really know bowling. Every question I asked about ball type, lane conditions, and…read moredrilling types they had the correct answers. They also know how to treat the customer and can recommend the right equipment for you. Stop by and just talk with them, you will see what I mean.

Pretty fun and decent place in downtown Elgin right around the corner from Rediscover Records and…read moreThe Dr. Who coffee shop. Kewl, didn't find anything, but sometimes they have sales

I had DM'ed the instagram page about buying clothes because they don't really mention it, but they…read moredo in fact buy clothes. Really nice guy running the counter, offered fair prices for what I brought in. Good amount of clothes to look through and very organized.

If you are looking for a running community and athletic expertise, look no more. Suck Ponds team is…read moregreat. I'm doing the 10 week, free walk to run series and loving every step. These are real people who are willing to help everyone. Come for the sneakers and stay for the friendships.

I just had the greatest customer service experience at Dick Pond in St. Charles. Reilly was so…read moreknowledgeable about every brand, fit and detail of each shoe. She sat with me for such a long time with extraordinary patience and she made it her mission to ENSURE that I was walking out of this store happy with the most appropriate shoes for my work. Sam, the assistant manager, was so personable and kind as well. It's rare to leave a store thinking about the kind of customer service you received unless it's negative. Dick Pond is my new go-to for athletic shoes and Reilly and Sam made my experience a 10/10. Thank you for such a great experience - you made my day.

Unlike my typical purchase habits for other items, shoes are not something that you should really…read morenot buy online. I have found this out the hard way one too many times. Thankfully (at least in this instance) I happen to live in a part of Chicagoland that is like the 3rd Reich for consumerism. There are not too many big box chains which do not have a presence here, so when I need something in a pinch it's easy to take care of business. I have been in this Clark's store at Woodfield on a couple of other occasions, so it's long overdue that I give them a review as my experiences have always been excellent. My most recent visit was no exception. I should also add that I am a huge fan of Clark's just in general. While not a massively popular brand, they have a very dedicated and loyal fan base and you can count me among the indoctrinated. The Wallabee boot in particular is probably their most iconic item. I own 2 pairs, but on this particular occasion I was looking for business casual shoe to rock with chinos and slacks. To those not familiar with the interior of Woodfield, Clark's is located on the lower level. The most hassle free way to get there is to park in the upper lot Adjacent to PF Chang's, and then come in that entrance and take the escalator down. I was greeted initially as soon as I came in and it was not long before my salesmen was measuring me and brining boxes from the back for me to try on. My more frugal side really wanted to buy a pair of wingtips that was on sale for 60 bucks, but after I tried on the brand new suedes that they had just gotten in stock it was all over but the fireworks. I had found my shoe. Another important factor to keep in mind is that this store will ship any shoe Clark's makes to you for free. So if you get sized and they do not happen to have a shoe in stock that you are crazy for, they can have it to your house in a few days, and you can still get measured to insure a proper fit. Always a pleasure to do business with Clark's. Great product, great staff and fair pricing.

I was in Clark's last December when I just basically walked in and begrudgingly bought a pair of…read moretheir classic leather shoes ($125). I hate shopping (especially shoes!) so just wanted to fork over my dough and leave. Fast forward two weeks ago when I'm digging in my closet for dressier shoes for Open House. Voila - those Clarks I bought! I put them on..and realized the left shoe was floppy. Like, stretched up. Wtf? No likey. Needless to say I grabbed another pair that night. I headed into Clark's this afternoon with the goal of an even exchange. I dread stuff like this, so was mentally forelseeing a hassle: or me having to explain why I JUST realized - 9 months later - these shoes are wonky. How I'd have to point out that the leather on the left looks stretched, etc. I was greeted by the sales staff and stood in line for a bit. The lady in front of me commented what good service she had from the male associate behind the register. When it was my turn, he asked what he could help with. He checked their current inventory and when they didn't have any in stock, promptly ordered them to be delivered to my residence. Didn't bat an eye or bust out an inquisition about my receipt. I was in and out pretty quickly. Shoes will appear on my doorstep soon. Yays. A much better experience for sure.

It is such a relief to find a specialty shop where the staff isn't snobby! We spent over 4 hours in…read moreTwo Seasons this week getting geared up with new Ski's, boots, and lots of other snow-goodies! I can't thank Taylor enough for his expertise, assistance, and most of all patience! I couldn't be happier with the equipment, and they even busted their butts to get the setups done same day! 3 sets of ski's! Totally amazing customer service! I will never go anywhere else for my skiing needs. Added bonus, when I price-shopped everything, I couldn't have done better anywhere else! BIG TIME YAY for you guys! :)

I bring my bikes here to get them tuned up every couple of years. They know their stuff and are…read morevery helpful. Once, while I was there,I saw a guy bring in a bike with a flat and saw them change it out in under 15 mins to get the guy back on the road right away....

Jacob was very professional and insightful. Highly recommended! It was an absolute delight.read more

The product is so good a dog with a bite could sell this. But I had a big dog!!!! He was a great…read more"fitter", knowledgeable, thoughtful and helpful.