Martin's has been in operation at this location on The Diamond in Ligonier, Pa., for several generations. Walking in, the feel of the creaky wooden floors and old display tables and fixtures, brought me back to the time when I went shopping for new clothing with my grandmother. This nostalgia is certainly part of the experience.
Woolrich is a major label here. The focus is on outdoor life, with everything from boots to hats and everything in between. The woman helping us seemed to be a long term worker, or even part of ownership. She knew where everything was, what was on sale, and how to "sell." We were looking for clothing to deal with the unexpected cool weather for which we weren't prepared. Good fortune smiled, as they were having a sale on long sleeve cotton fleece zip ups. There are 2 large mirrors around the shop that have been reflecting images for decades and seemed to beautify the person standing before them. The black fleece looked a perfect fit, and with the discount, $25 seemed like a decent deal.
While there, I also found a heavy wale corduroy shirt with button flap breast pockets that fit well. We put it in the bag.
Martin's is not the cheapest outfitter, but the quality of the experience certainly equaled the quality of the merchandise, making it all worthwhile. read more