If you're a mom or a dad who's looking for sportswear for your kids, Rookie USA should be on your…read morelist of go-to clothing stores. The newly opened sportswear shop in Estancia houses premier sports brands such as Nike, Adidas and Under Armour for kids aged until 12! Found at the basement floor of Estancia, Rookie USA is easily any young athletic kid's haven. It's got everything! Sneakers, jerseys, swimsuits, caps, bags, socks and even those penny boards soon-to-be hipsters are into, Rookie USA carries them. Sure, these sports brands have kid's sections on their stores but they usually don't have a ton of stuff for the little ones. Basically, here in Rookie USA, kids rule! My picks would definitely be Nike's ultra awesome Roshe's for kids. I swear I almost died a little inside when I realized I couldn't get those neon orange Roshe's for myself. For kids who wanna become legit balers someday, Rookie USA also has Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls jersey on hand. I also love Adidas' line of colorful, printed tanks! Imagine your little ones wearing these? Total showstopper, if you ask me! But my top pick from Rookie USA would be Under Armour's Superhero Gear. Sooo cute! The boys can steal their Captain America or Batman shirts here and the girls can rock the Supergirl tanks! So adorbs!!! I enjoyed my quick visit at Rookie USA and I am surely going back when it's my nephew's birthday. I have to get him an authentic Jordan jersey for his birthday. Now, am I a pretty cool aunt or what?!

We all like seeing items which are at a discounted rate. Whenever we see the word SALE on a store,…read morethere's an urge to check what's inside and see what items we can possibly consider a "steal." However, I'm not a fan of weekend sales in malls because I really don't have the patience to walk around a crowded area and bump with other people rushing from one store to another. That's why nowadays, outlet stores are a big blessing for people like me who are into anything cheaper! Luckily, there's an outlet store we found in Marcos Highway called The Playground which sells sneakers and sports apparel at discounted prices. The Playground carries mostly Nike products. They've got Nike sneakers, bags, socks, clothing apparels and a ton more. But they also carry brands like Onitsuka, Asics, Converse and Vans, to name a few. Actually if I'm not mistaken, they might also have New Balance in stock. What I liked about The Playground is that they offer items which are kind of freshly released in the market at a discounted rate. Imagine being able to score a pair of Nike Flyknits which was released 1-2 months ago at 30-40% off? What a steal, right?! Plus, if you frequent their Facebook page, you get acquainted on their newer items. If you're lucky, you might even get a Nike Roshe almost half its selling price in malls! Also available at The Playground are basketball shoes so girls, you might want to bring your boyfriends here. When we visited the shop together with my older brother, both of them looked at the shelves of shoes in awe! They couldn't help but try on a few pairs, and I was originally the one who wanted to buy my very first pair of sneaks. The only problem with The Playground is the availability of sizes, which is actually the more common disadvantage of most outlet stores. Some models would have the smallest and biggest size available but none for those in between. So sometimes you also need lady luck on your side. I wasn't too fortunate when I dropped by. The black Roshes I wanted didn't have my size. Boo! I also asked the store's staff when they would get new deliveries and she said they usually have fresh batches on Tuesdays. I'm guessing patrons of The Playground already know this so you're gonna want to come in just a couple days after that if you wanna score good items.

I got my Nike Free pink running shoes here at a very good price. I'm no sneakerhead but I think…read moreit's a pretty good pair with great fit and traction. It's super comfortable, light, flexible, and well-cushioned, and I got it at around 3K from an original price of around 5,000. Good deal, right?? This place has so many good shoe options, although their men's shoes are often more well-stocked. Watch out for their seasonal sales and when they get new stocks at the start of each month! They also have lots of exercise wear sold at a discount. It's good to buy here if you want to build on your basic outfits without breaking the bank. I'm eyeing a couple of running shorts here that are about 60% off (yes, 60) the ones at the Nike store! There's always a lot of that around. I like that they sell quality, stylish things despite being an outlet store.

There are some things that I splurge on and don't think twice on spending. I consider a few things…read morebefore purchasing them of course. Some of these things composed of the quality of the product, the design and the comfort. It also helps if the product comes in my favorite color that is Red. I also consider if I can mix and match it with the things I currently own. One of the brands that I've splurged on is Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto. I would see their products online before and I wondered when they would put up a store here in Manila, I'm glad that they did recently. Located both in my favorite areas which is the Fort and Power Plant mall has made it accessible for me. I love their shoes and clothing designs. Yes it is pretty expensive but you just have to think deeper on why you're splurging on a pair of their sneakers or other accessories. If you in to tech wear stores, Y-3 is for you.

It used to be that you only needed to dress up when you were going out. Now, there's this demand to…read morelook good all the time always forever. Gone are the days of ugly comfy sweats and sandos; the rise in fashionable techwear has now turned the treadmill into a catwalk. One of the first stores promoting fashionable techwear in Manila is Y-3, the sportswear brand from esteemable designer Yohji Yamamoto. At first it was collabs with Adidas (also available here) which resulted in futuristic running shoes. Now Yohji has brought his signature anti-fit to sportswear, though I'm not exactly sure how functional these will be. I suppose loose tops will be comfortable, but billowy pants may be a problem. That's the price you have to pay for wearing Yohji at the gym. At least people will now admire your drapes as you pedal cautiously on the stationary bike to make sure your sweats don't get caught in the spokes.

Move is a fitness lifestyle store in SM Aura Level 4. Even though their store is pretty small, they…read moremanaged to cramp a lot of fitness items in there. Most of the items are focused on running though. They offer a variety of sportswear from brands like Nike and Adidas. My recommendation is to go the Nike and Adidas store next door since they offer a way larger variety of clothing. Although it can't hurt to check out the Move store because they have sales quite often (follow them on facebook where they will update their promotions). They also offer a variety of other fitness items such as yoga mats, towels, core waist trimmer etc. But this is also the place to go to if you are looking for a high quality treadmill for reasonable prices.

For all of your gaming needs in Manila, the only name you need to remember is Neutral Grounds. They…read moreare the sole accredited distributor of Magic: the Gathering cards as well as other games. They have miniatures like Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, and Star Wars, other card games like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Weiss Schwarz, and a very nice selection of new and classic board games. Their store in Eton Centris is the most comprehensive because it is their main branch. When you go inside, you'll be face with two huge walls of games. In fact there's a ladder there just in case someone wants one of the games at the top of the shelf. If you make your way to the back, there's a pretty big playing area where you can play with your friends. If there's tournament scheduled for that day, you can join in on the fun as well!

Sneaker stores have been popping left and right around Metro Manila for the past 3 years now. The…read moresneaker culture following has been running high, whether you're in high school, college or already a young professional. For guys, shoes might be the only thing they can showcase to display their fashion prowess. Unlike us girls, guys tend to focus on their shoe game more than anything else. Most sneakers stores start small considering that big retail shops like Nike, Adidas, Planet Sports and Toby's have been in the business for quite some time now. These newly opened stores have to overtake these sports giants' resources and following. One of the most recent sneaker concept stores which first popped up in Katipunan is Sole Academy. For those who are not familiar, Sole Academy is a sneaker store which carries mostly lifestyle shoes from brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Asics and Puma to name a few. They have been consistently bringing exclusive pairs here in Manila that's why in the sneaker community, Sole Academy has been one of the best and most reliable stores. It's only right they use the tagline "Best in Class" to stamp their mark in the sneaker market. When I say consistently bringing in the exclusive pairs, I mean weekly releases of shoes that most sneakerheads dream of. Currently they have 3 stores: Katipunan, Alabang and the recently opened High Street branch at the Fort in Taguig City. Sole Academy is also known for hyping up shoe releases with parties, which is probably the reason why they get all kinds of good words from their consumers. Hey, nothing like word of mouth as legit marketing strat, right? The price range of their products are between 3,000 pesos to 10,000 pesos, depending on the brand and model of the release. They also offer an online store so for those who are quite far from their branches, you can order online and have your dream pair delivered to your door step. Aside from shoes, they also have other products like shirts, caps, shoe cleaners, bracelets and other products that are "in" with the sneaker community. Just a tip, do mind checking their online store from time to time - they offer exclusive discounts to some of their products if you purchase online.

Love this place! The staff was super friendly and did everything they could to accommodate us. I…read morehighly recommend this place a must visit for all sneaker enthusiasts. Thanks again Sole Academy.

This will be your next favorite store if you are sportswear fanatic. If you just loving being in on…read morethe new trends when it comes to those Puma shoes or Nike flat caps, this will be the place you'll want to pay a visit to. They're going to be having all the awesome brands for you to choose from like Nike, New Balance, Asics, Puma, Adidas, Fred Perry, and a whole lot more. Get ready with your wallets because I'm sure you won't want to go home empty handed when you come in this store. It'll have the latest shoes, bags, caps, and sportswear for you so be ready for this.

My siblings grew up playing tennis when Bonifacio Naval Station was still a Philippine Navy Base…read moreinside Fort Bonifacio. Every weekend, my father would get us out of bed, on to the car and in the courts as early as 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning. And Toby's was always our go-to place for tennis supplies...racquet strings, overgrips and down to tennis balls. Everything we every needed was always there, and in stock. The staff are attentive and even offer advice to your equipment needs. And the price is always reasonable and the products are of great quality. Of course, Toby's doesn't just stock tennis gear. You can also find items here for other sports or for fitness. I always make it a point to browse what's in store...often helps to see what's new with the sports I play, as Toby's stock is always up-to-date with the times. Don't look any further than Toby's for your sports and fitness needs...

Toby's Sports is probably the biggest store in Alabang Town Center. I mean, when the new wing…read morefinished renovation and this store opened, I was in awe. I don't think I've ever seen any sporting goods store that was as impressive as this one. They have good quality brands and stock almost anything you could possible ever need. I think every single foot of their wall is covered with a shoe, no pun intended. They have shoes from most of the well known brands like Nike, Adidas, Onitsuka Tiger, and so much more. Not just that, but they also have other active lifestyle brands like The North Face for example. It doesn't even end there. They have a lot of equipment that can help a person with their own personal gym. Weights are just some of the things that you'll find at Toby's.In a nutshell, if you're an athletic or active outdoorsy type of person, there's a strong chance that you'll find what you're looking for right here.