I'm not a snowboarder/skiier/any of the above. I hate snow and cold weather. However, pretty much every friend I have is a boarder. Go figure. The weekends get lonely in the winter for me.... Back to reviewing. I have been to this store a few times with said snowboarder friends. Yes, it is expensive. Snowboarding IS expensive. I can't believe how much money people spend on this crap. But if you're going to spend your money somewhere, go here!! Everyone that works here seems like they could be your friend. They're very helpful when picking shiz out. My boyfriend and I went in on Sunday to some new goggles, and the guy was very helpful. They were priced at $90, but when we went to check out, they were only $40!!! STEAL DEAL. For my boyfriend's college graduation present, I bought him a snowboard. While I didn't buy it at Evo, the employees were very helpful in picking out which board to go with. All the dudes are cute too. So are the chicks. It's like Empire Records in there. I like their clothes, because they're different, cute, and unique. Almost every time I go here, they're having a sale. Yay! BONUS: They opened an art gallery behind the sales counter. It's pretty neat. read more

Brought my snow boards in to have my bindings removed. All employees greeted me and my bindings were removed within a few minutes, free of charge! No pressure to buy anything. That's what I call customer service. Thanks so much! read more

I have gone to evo twice, once with my roommate to get her boots adjusted and just a few hours ago to get my boots adjusted. My roommate, a snowboarder, needed to get her boots heat molded and had a few general questions. After sitting down and drooling at a gear for a little bit, Vuti began his work (side note: please seek out Vuti for anything snowboarding!). He made us tea, talked for us for a a while and really spent the time making sure my roommates boots fit perfectly. Wonderful experience. Today I went in because I got HORRIBLE shin-bang when skiing at Crystal yesterday and needed some advice and a relatively inexpensive fix (as I don't have the $$$ yet for new boots). When I told Dan my problem, he knew exactly what would fix my problem and he really spent the time listening to me about my shin-bang and skiing background. While I don't have the money to buy new skis just yet (but I'm always keeping my eye on some powder skis), I know where I'll be going when the time comes. Thanks Evo! read more

I love evo and shop here a lot. They always have the best stuff for the best price. I went to exchange sizes for a sweater I bought online and left with a new snowboarding jacket that I really like. Ed, the sales guy, picked it out for me and helped me. He was super nice and helpful! I never would have noticed it or tried it on if it wasn't for him. Thank u evo! read more

I recently did a price match request on Evo.com Not only did they respond to my price match quickly, they approved it and the payment process was a breeze. great customer service, I will definitely be using Evo.com more often. Stoked for my new board to come! read more

Shopping at evo is a fun experience. It has a warehouse type feel to it. The main floor features a good sized selection of women's apparel, and a ample but still more limited section of men's apparel. A loft upstairs has technical gear such as boards, bindings and boots. Parking is rough - both limited and slightly dangerous to back out of. Though I wish they had sale items and outlet items in the main store, you can find them online, and can shop online in the store, on one of their computers. A cool feature online is to have your items delivered to the store for free, and then try them on, and return or exchange them on the spot if need be. I will certainly be shopping here again! read more

It's really a phenomenal place to buy gear. In 2008 I bought my ski boots, bindings, skis, and poles from Evo. Now I think it's time to get new boots. They definitely have some good sales going on. Jeron helped me and he was so patient and listened to my needs. I really like that they can mold the boots for me as I have weird feet... yes, I'm aware that ski boots will never be comfortable. He is very knowledgeable and said to return any time when I have made my decision or if I need to try them on again (as I'm the indecisive one). I wish I knew the name of the ski goggles guy. He was really helpful also. I like that the staff here never push you into buying and certainly don't force the most expensive stuff on you. Only great experiences here. read more

This is my first time here, I know I'll be back. Everybody was super nice and I found a great deal on a sweater. I love it when the price tag says one thing and you get up to the register and its 20% less! read more

evo Seattle - Lots to choose from. .. - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This new and very large store exists in what seems to be an old wearhouse. When you walk in an Apple computer with Itunes plays an awesome selection of music that seems to welcome shoppers to pick their favorite songs. The apperal is mainly for snowboarders, but companies like Billabong make some pretty awesome clothes (my girlfriend went crazy over a few shirts). They have great winter hats, skating shoes, winter jackets..etc... read more

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Update: I previously gave evo a 2-star review (farther below) due to slow/inattentive service on a busy afternoon. At the encouragement of an evo employee who suggested the situation wasn't reflective of their typical quality of service, I went back 'undercover' to give it a second try and had a great experience. It was busy in there again, but a salesperson checked in with me within two minutes of my arrival and let me know how long I'd have to wait (15min, pretty good for a place that does attentive boot fittings that can take 30min or more per customer). That was followed by said attentive boot fitting from an experienced salesperson (e.g. he knew details about my current boots and even my 10-year old skis). I walked out with a good price on some new boots, including an additional 20% promotional discount I wouldn't have known about otherwise. Now, the test is whether the fit issues I've had with past boots will be resolved (or fixable) with these ones. Time will tell, but my second store experience was good. Just remember that if you need to do some research on boots, do it online before you visit the store. Prices and specs are not posted. --- original review, now updated--- Stood around for 15min looking at a decent selection of ski boots (dalbello, technica, Lange, full tilt), but didn't garner so much as a "be right with you" or any eye contact. It was busy in there being 12/27, so I guess they have plenty of business without needing mine. Disappointing since I heard good things, but I've rarely if ever seen accomplished skiers who can fit into skinny jeans (let alone make them look baggy) so I don't think I'm missing much by going back to the big recreational equipment store. --- original review, now updated--- read more

Rented skis a few days here when I broke mine skiing (I am not from the area). Was delighted the rental price would be negated from any purchase, so I chose to buy skis from Evo. Called to get my rebate, was told there would be follow up to give me the credit. No follow up, nothing. Edited: I was later contacted by Evo, and they made it right and got me my credit as advertised, and explained some miscommunications that occurred. I've been an Evo Customer since 2015 and will continue to do business with them, corporate and Seattle store when I am in town. read more

After shopping around, I finally decided get new ski boots. I ordered them online through the Evo website. I stopped into the store to get them custom fit. Brittany was super attentive and knowledgeable. Can't wait for it to start snowing now. read more

My bike was jumping gears so I rode by the shop and Tyler helped me right away. My derailleur hanger was bent and he straightened that out twice when the first time wasn't doing the trick. Tyler also coached me up on what was happening with my bike so I would know what it was if it occurred again. Thanks Tyler! read more

5 star experience last weekend at evo! I came into the store knowing close to nothing about ski equipment, and walked out confidently knowing the best type of ski suited for my experience, along with my boot size to a T. Kyle is a genius! Not only is he extremely knowledgeable on the subject, but he patiently talked me through the detailed process of selecting the best equipment for my particular needs. If you're in the market for ski equipment, I highly recommend talking to Kyle at evo! read more

Needed ski boots that would be comfortable on my bigger calves so I went to one local ski shop and they didn't have anything that would help so they sent me to Evo and I am sooo glad they did!!! Spent two days with Brandon trying to get the PERFECT fit on boots. Never have a been truly comfortable in a pair of ski boots until now. Brandon tweaked things on the boots, molded the liners to my calves, grinded down unnecessary extra plastic that was on the boots that made my leg feel uncomfortable, etc. all these modifications created a boot that was amazing. I can't wait to try them this season. AND best of all.... when it's time to try them out, if something doesn't feel right I can BRING THEM BACK to figure out how to tweak more things for 100% comfort. Thank you Brandon!!!!! read more

Everyone at Evo is friendly and helpful. They know their stuff! They also are practicing very good Covid safety measures.

This store employs proper shredders (is that what they call themselves) who are super helpful when it comes to selecting gear. I was asked right away if I could use help, and I am a poser, so yeah, I needed a ton of help. I told Steve what kind of snowboarder I am, skill level, and how much I wanted to spend. Steve matched me up with a good snowboard right in my price range. He was able to explain to me how the features in the snowboard made it easy to ride in plain English. Evo does indeed have an excellent selection of gear. Closeout sales are epic. read more

I've bought outrageous amounts of merchandise from Evo since I moved to seattle, from both their store and their online shop. I've never had a bad time doing it - salespeople know what they're talking about, have a good sense of style, and put you into something that fits your skill level rather than upselling to professional quality gear. One thing I screwed up was returning some skis after I bought them because I found the same skis online for 50% off. Evo will price match ANYTHING they sell. Even online stores. I wish I could have taken back my online purchase and given the money back to evo :\ Evo even dropped their price the next day to match the other online store. They allow in-store returns for online clearance items that don't fit, and their styles are awesome. Support this store! read more

My fiance and went to Evo to buy me a whole new snowboard setup, since we bought a new Subaru from Carter in Ballard. The new car came with a free snowboard from Evo and two unlimited passes to Stevens Pass. Unfortunately, the promotion only allotted for a limited number of boards to be actually free. Since they no longer had a board in my size they gave me a $150 credit to any board of my choice and I can tell you now I am very happy with the board that I picked. I can attest to some of the other reviews that the customer service isn't the best, but in my experience it was simply due to being understaffed. Brandon in the snowboard department was awesome and really seemed to care about me getting the best setup and gear that would work best for my progression. Brandon was very patient and he even picked out 5 or 6 boots that I might like and I tried them all on. The overall experience was great and we left more than happy, but the staffing level needed to be upped a bit. Brandon was really giving me his full attention, but there were quite a few other people who needed some help and I didn't mind waiting for him to help other customers, so that they were helped with the same service I was. The guy behind the register even gave us an additional 10% off since they didn't have a free board in my size, which was awesome. Since this review I've been up to Stevens three times and I could not be happier with my new setup and I really have Brandon to thank. The conditions up there haven't been ideal; super grippy powder to ice and slush, but I cant complain with the new setup. Getting a free seasons pass to Stevens helps too. I'll be back to get my board tuned and maybe pick up some other goodies. Thank you Evo and thanks Brandon! read more

One of the best experiences that I ever had. My girlfriend bought some awesome boots on the Evo website, but they unfortunately didn't fit. I brought them into the store to do an exchange. They didn't have my size boots, but they were more than willing to find something fairly comparable to what my girlfriend had bought me. I did the exchange and was able to pay the difference from my credit card and not add to it on my girlfriend's card. The staff is fairly knowledgeable and was willing to help despite being super busy. Unlike another store where they wouldn't give me the light of day... read more

Brandon Clarke was the boot fitter that exceeded all my expectations I had about getting new ski boots, I had ordered a new pair from EVO on line and brought them to the Seattle store to make sure I had the right boots before getting my skis and bindings that I had also ordered from EVO online mounted and adjusted for me. I just wasn't happy with the fit of the new boots and needed some expert advice, we'll Brandon found me a new boot and showed me what I've been missing for over the past 25 years, yes a perfect fitting ski boot that I loved, Brandon was the best most helpful professional boot fitter and I mean true professional because he knows his stuff like only a true professional could. My best possible review given due to his expert advice and service, this guy deserves a raise no matter what he is paid he is that good. read more

Staff is always helpful and friendly! I always find what I need at Evo. Their return policy is amazing. I have never been disappointed with any purchase from Evo. Their team is knowledgeable and give great feed back on products. read more

What you see is what you get. Delivers on time and no hassle on returns. All of my snowboarding gear and outfit I bought it from evo and no regret. read more

Super Store with a great selection of all entry mid and top level snowboard equipment and gear! The staff are super friendly knowledgeable and passionate about what they are selling. Stop by and see them. read more

Very cool chain clothing store. I've visited the Portland and Seattle locations and I can always find something I like. The prices aren't always the best but they have frequent sales. Returns are also super easy. Don't forget the online store as well. read more

One-stop shopping for snowboarding gear. Great selection and very knowledgeable staff. Very convenient and laid back atmosphere. Come here for your snow-sports needs! I have a feeling I'll be back a few more times before the season starts. read more

I have been using my old snowboard for 10+ years and decided it was time for an upgrade. I have always been intimidated to go shopping for one as most of my experiences with snowboarding pros have been poor. It's like, hey, you are a pro, and I am here to learn more so why are you being a jackass to me?! At Evo, I felt welcomed and the guys that helped me were genuinely kind and wanted to make sure I understand the what and why of each equipment that I was interested in. I hadn't intend to buy a brand new set but because the experience was so awesome that I splurge and purchased myself a brand spanking new Ride board with ass-kicking binding to pair it with. Additionally, they have really stylish outfits, other gears, watches, and ART. I am never going anywhere else for my snowboarding needs. Evo ROCKS!!! read more

Awesome shop with great gear and great employees! We spotted it on our way to see the troll and it looked pretty sweet so we decided to pop in. Never would of thought I would find a lone star beer longboard, being from Texas I had to snatch it! Bought some tees too, def will follow these guys online! Really unique inventory. read more

Yes it's a snowboard/ski shop. But I don't go here to buy boards or bindings or boots. I'm sure they have a great selection and staff but I go to evo to buy clothes. They have some of my favorite brands such as enjoi, casual industrees, spacecraft, analog, coal, and anon. They also have a rad gallery space. The last time I was there it was filled with user entries for a Ride Snowboard graphic contest. They also have a great blog and some funny people doing their social media. Check them out! read more

Always like going here. Friendly staff, very knowledgeable. The place is run by people that love the sport so there's not much going on that they don't know about. Product wise they have all the top products on the market. If it's the best product chances are they have it whether it's ski or snowboard. Excellent selection of clothing as well. I'm a big fan of Casual Industries and they have a great selection. read more

Excellent and broad range of ski products, as well as knowledgeable staff. They listened carefully to my needs and worked hard to ensure they over delivered. read more

I took my wife to buy new ski boots and had a terrible experience. The staff was rude, curt and told her she was not a "decent skier" if she didn't buy the boots they were selling her, even after she stated the darn boots made her feet hurt! They just said they're supposed to hurt! She was appalled and so was I. I've seen her run double blacks at Alpental, Baker and Crystal just fine. This place is worthless. We ran away and went straight to REÍ. Got a better fit, much better service and a better deal too! read more

I originally had a disappointing experience here after I received a different pair of ski boots than the ones I had ordered. However, after leaving a one star review, the store manager reached out to me to learn more about my negative experience and understand how the team could correct the problem. I ended up ordering the pair of boots I wanted from another retailer but Paul had me come in for a complementary boot and footbed fitting with my new pair which was an awesome experience. He also referred me to another ski shop to get my boots vacuum fitted since that's something they don't offer in the Seattle store. It was nice that they went out of their way to make me happy even after I ordered the boots from another retailer. I'll definitely be back. read more

LOVE EVO SEATTLE!!! Everyone here is so knowledgeable and willing to help. Kevin, Travis and Lucian are just some of the wonderful staff members that have outfitted my fiancé and me with snowboards and gear! We are customers for life!!! read more

I haven't actually visited the store, but I figured this was the best way to compliment this business as I had an outstanding experience shopping with them online. I placed two separate orders that put me over the $50 to receive free shipping. Since they were placed separately, however, I paid $9 shipping for each one. Normally, I hate paying for shipping, but evo carried my favorite pattern of a Burton bag that Burton had discontinued. A little bummed to have dropped $18 on shipping, I thought I'd call to see if they could combine my orders and waive the shipping. I got through the Customer Service wait queue very quickly, and hey were so helpful and nice on the phone!!!! The Customer Service rep was so personable and helped me combine the orders very quickly. I will be ordering all of my future ski clothing/gear from you guys. Thanks again!!! read more

I came in during late August looking for boots, there was one person working the area and was engaged in a friendly conversation with a customer which didn't seem oriented towards ski/board stuff. I spent 10 minutes by myself looking at the boots I wanted to try on in sight of the two people. I had to go to the main floor to get help and the lady there came up to get the young man who was with that customer at the time. Once I was able to receive help, other people would interrupt and take his attention off me for a minute or two at a time. Now normally I wouldn't be too upset but when I wasn't able to be acknowledged up front and then couple that with him talking to others for minutes? No Bueno. I'm sure it doesn't happen all the time but just because its August doesn't mean a full time certified instructor won't drop by for a purchase. read more

Kayley (sp?) was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable about the snowboards , and gave me great info and advice on what to choose, as well helping set it up and care for etc.. would highly recommend the seattle branch read more

The staff was great quick service and great prices. Martin assisted he got my order quickly and verified my address and I received it on Tuesday only took 5 days from Seattle to Las Vegas. Haven't used the skis yet so more to come read more

I love this store! Great selection of snowboarding/skiing gear, and some cool clothing as well. The sales folks are friendly and helpful, very down to earth and don't suffer from attitude problems. I live in Fremont and am very glad to have such a place in my neighborhood. I like that while their gear is quality and cool, and not especially cheap, their prices are fair, and they don't have ridiculously priced stuff like many comparable stores in Seattle ($100+ jeans, etc). They also have a little art gallery, where they display snowboarding-themed works. Apparently every now and then they have receptions with beer there. I need to go there one of these days! read more

Normally when we come into this store we can't find a single person willing to help. However we got super lucky last weekend when Ciara came over to help us pick out skis during their (amazing) spring break sale. She ended up helping me pick skis and bindings and helped my sister, my friend, and my boyfriend pick boots. She was super knowledgable and patient with us, staying with us until 20 minutes after they closed. My boyfriend has really unique feet and she ended up finding him the perfect pair of boots. My sisters boots hurt in one spot and she knew exactly what was wrong and clamped them for her. Can't say enough good things about her. Also they price match which was awesome for stuff that is hundreds of dollars. read more