This post-Christmas trip to DSW was not casual. This was not a browse. This was a shoe emergency…read more My husband didn't just need tennis shoes -- he NEEEEEEEDED tennis shoes. The last time he bought new sneakers was... 2010. I am not making that up. That means his current pair could legally be classified as antiques. Recently we went to a Tai Chi class together, and this man -- who otherwise considers himself quite stylish -- showed up in CROCS. I briefly considered pretending I did not know him. The very next day he said, "Do we have time to go look for sneakers?" followed by, "Where does one even buy shoes around here?" Enter DSW, my hero. Not only did we find him a pair... we found two. Their selection is fantastic -- all the good brands, tons of styles, and prices that don't make your eye twitch. Men's, women's, kids', athletic, dress, boots, casual -- if your feet need it, they've got it. They even have enough socks to support a full-scale sock-puppet theater troupe. My only tiny complaint? They could absolutely use more benches. One per aisle would be dreamy. Because when you're trying on shoes like it's your job, you need a place to sit. In a world where everything is online, I love that DSW is a real, fully stocked, walk-in store with fair prices and instant gratification. And yes -- there's a rewards program. You're not going to retire on it, but I did earn $5 off my next pair, which at today's gas prices may very well cover my round-trip there and back. We walked in with a shoe crisis. We walked out with happy feet and dignity restored. Five stars, no notes.

Amazing selection of shoes for the holidays on sale! I got a pair of sparkly red boots, aldo silver…read moresparkly shoes and red shoes with a silver bow. The clearance section had amazing options! Also a lot of versatile everyday styles available! Will be back!!! Great value! The checkout was easy breezy and she was wonderful.

Before heading out of the Niagara Falls area I had to stop by the Columbia store to pick up my…read moreshirt that corresponds to the area. It's one of the things I have started to do on my travels. I looked up ahead of time to see if there was a location nearby and I was in luck. This is one of the shops inside the fashion outlets that do not have the same hours as the mall itself. They are one store that opens before the mall does and, from what I was told, one of the few that stays open after the closing times. I came in, and appeared to be the first customer of the day. They had a sale on the graphic tees. I grabbed two to get the deal and continued onto the clearance rack. I grabbed another shirt and headed to the registers. When I got to the register and she was a delight. She was very knowledgeable of the items they have in the store and about the general area. We chatted a bit about everything and anything. I even asked if there were any Columbia stores in the area I was heading to next. It was a refreshing take on shopping.

Today I needed some retail therapy and happen to stop in this store and not only did I find what…read moreI liked, I met one of the nicest most polite gals that worked there. Her name is Torya and you can tell she liked her job by the way she treats her customer- yes, me. What an absolute delight. I also walked out with a great jacket that was on sale - really great selection of goods and really terrific deals ... it was a good day for me.

I highly recommend this place for ski boots or equipment. I broke the zipper on my x-country boots…read moreand had to find a replacement quick. No one in Monroe or Ontario County had any options for me. I emailed Snowflake and the responded quickly that they did have boots in my size. On top of that they were super friendly and knowledgeable about boot fitting. Even though it was a drive for me I would return for boots for skis in the future.

Not only do they custom fit Ski and ski boots. But the owner is able to stretch and punch out hot…read moreor sore spots on your hockey ice skates creating a custom fit. To bring you up go speed I had recently purchased a pair of Bauer vapor ice skates and after wearing them a dozen times I still experienced foot pain caused by my flat and collapsed arches. The place I had purchased them couldn't get rid of those "Hot Spots ". So a teammate recommended The owner Greg and he was able to heat and push out these areas of the skate boots. Now from this new custom fit I have total relief from the pain in both skates. Awesome! So now these skates are the best fit skates I ever had. KUDOS

These stores are everywhere these days. Maybe they always were and I never noticed. But I came…read morehere with someone who thought it was worth a look. She loved it. It was not crowded and the merchandise was clearly laid out. I don't buy enough shoes to know if the pricing was good, but she said it was. ** 3 stars, its a chain.

The staff at this location is amazing. They were always nearby to offer assistance and were just…read moregenerally very nice people to talk to. I enjoy shopping here because of their excellent customer service. The store is well kept/organized for the customer's convenience as well.

First let me say this store should be called Orvis: The Adams. There are like five Adams who have…read moreworked here over the past several years. I know this because this is my husband's toy store and I hear so many stories about Adam Schroder or Adam Slavinski or Adam the big cheese manager. I can't keep them all apart. All I know is one of them just shaved his beard and my husband is distraught. I'm pretty sure my husband is thinking about changing his name to Adam. Before my husband ever started fly fishing, I used to go here with my daughter clothes shopping. They have some really great brands - made in America - excellent customer service. When my husband put down his guitar and picked up his fly rod (only one expensive hobby at a time, please), this became the go-to place for all the things. Fly rods. Reels. Bags. Shirts. Pants. You get the drift. This is where my husband was introduced to and fell in love with Kuhl pants. He also really loves the Orvis-branded hats and shirts and jackets. This year he even has some things on his wish list for the dog. They've got a great selection of dog beds and toys in wonderful quality. And as I said, made in America, which is very important to our family. And then there are the Adams. They are really knowledgeable about the area fishing spots and my husband knows he can rely on them for current information. He just got home from Orvis, as a matter of fact, where one of the Adams told him Oatka and the Niagara River are looking pretty good right now. Tip: They teach free fly tying and fly fishing classes as well. If you're at all interested in learning how to fly fish, this is hands-down the best place in the area to learn. Ask for Adam.

I signed up myself and Mark for a Fly Fishing 101 Class…read more "The Adam's" were GREAT. Incredibly knowledge and truly passionate about their sport. We borrowed poles and were able to head outside to learn how to Fly Fish. We even got to attempt (and I got one!) using Velcro flies and Velcro fish out on the lawn. It was super silly and fun. The store is neat, clean, and organized. You can get clothing, Shoes, Pet Supplies, and all imaginable gear (and there's a TON) for this sport. Prices range from $100 - $1,500 depending on the level of deep dive you plan to make into the world of Fly Fishing. We are signed up for Fly Fishing 201 in a week and I will report back!

Barb and Char were knowledgeable about their product lines, went out of…read moretheir way to help me make my selections without my ever feeling rushed, and then Barb helped me get the best price on those selections. I left with no regrets. and was happy with the clothing I bought. and the price I paid. Very positive shopping experience. Highly recommended to all. Thanks!

Brooks Brothers Outlet - they make things just for it…read more Years ago I learned Brooks Brothers makes things specifically to sell at their outlet stores. So the things you see there are often not the ones you might see in the Brooks Brothers store in NYC. That's ok, its still well made and the like, but its a little misleading having the "retail price" on the ticket when you were not selling it at retail. I like this location better than the other two I frequent, but its very hit or miss for us. When its hit, its great, we find many things that work. When its a miss, its a total zero for us. But that's ok, we don't come to the mall just for this store. Although its always our first stop once here because its well located by the parking lot and they have an entrance from the parking lot. Its my favorite location because its the largest, best laid out, has super helpful staff and is overall always pleasant.

Better than Foreigners and REO Speedwagons, by any stretch of the proverbial psyche. Wait what…read more This is a lovely little shoe store which has a limited selection but it's easy to find what you're looking for and service is really nice and friendly as well. Prices are a little on the high side but if you can get them during some kind of a sale or clearance then you can get some really good deals.

I had a really great experience at this store yesterday and it was all because of the sales person!…read moreHe was very friendly starting with the call we made to check availability and then continued once we showed up and he recalled the conversation and was able provide the item along with suggestions on other options just to make sure we knew about them. He also was familiar with the brand and provided info on how the fit should be and why (the material will stretch out a lot so it's ok it they seem right at first) and also the care to make sure they last a long time. I wish I would have gotten his name and the receipt doesn't have it on there but I would definitely consider buying more shoes from here.

What a great store to shop for everyday wear, and even greater place to find great quality clothes…read morefor work. Some may complain about the prices, but the selection and the quality of the clothes are well worth it. Customer service representative (Jeffery) was very helpful. He coached me through the selection of clothes that fitted my needs. I appreciated the help and patience he displayed.

This is a very interesting store. Tons of stuff for all things outside or to keep you warm when…read moreyou're working outside. From farmers to construction workers and everything in between you'll find the right gear here. It's all well-made strong materials.