I had a great visit to Athletic Annex today. I recently…read morestarted running more, and some people recommended me this place to find a pair of shoes that fit me best. I've never been a serious runner, and I always bought shoes online or just randomly in stores without thinking of the features. Here, Gary helped me by first scanning my feet. He explained the result and brought three pairs of shoes they he recommended based on the scan. I tried them all and ended up getting one of them. I never knew how important it was to do a shoe fitting until now. Now that I ran in them, I'm so granted I went here and asked for help. It felt so much better. No matter what level you are on with running, I suggest you your perfectly fitted shoes here.

AA has always had great service, but I was particularly grateful and impressed with my most recent…read morevisit. During quarantine times, I've been mostly sticking to businesses that offer curbside pick ups. I called Athletic Annex--on Thanksgiving weekend no less--and they were happy to answer my questions, take my order over the phone, and run it out to my car--with a giftcard payment even!! My order was correct, bagged up beautifully, and delivered to my car by a friendly, masked associate. And I was even able to take advantage of the Black Friday giftcard-with-purchase promo. Thank you, Athletic Annex for being a great local small business, and for keeping up the amazing customer service during these crazy times!

I really love this location. It is always so clean, organized and I always get excellent service…read morefrom staff. Staff here are always so courteous and helpful. Although products tend to be pricey, it is often great quality. This is the ideal place for a wide selection of outdoor and hiking products.

This store is the closest location to me of high end outdoor gear I have found. I checked online…read moreto make sure they would have what I needed before making the trip from the Meridian and 91st street area where I was attending a doctor's office for the day and had a chance to shop while on my lunch break. I was looking for Merrell hiking shoes to replace the Vasque shoes I have been wearing for the last ten years. I have been wearing high end hiking shoes as everyday footwear since I discovered mountain trail hiking in Tucson back in 2002. Their online web site said they had a pair normally retailing for $120 on sale for $80 but it must have been online only since I could not find it in the store. This store did not carry Vasque but I had previously owned a pair of Merrell shoes and knew they were good quality and would last a long time. They offered two choices which were waterproof and not waterproof. I chose the waterproof although I liked the color of the non-waterproof better. The pair I chose were basically brown and I was hoping to get a different color since I had been wearing brown for so long. They offered two other colors, an olive green and a lighter color online but they did not appeal to me. I was hoping for a dark gray or something to match black and jeans better. Service was only so-so. Another customer and I waited in the shoe department for someone to wait on us while other employees looked at us but didn't assist us. It's not like we can help ourselves. Someone has to go in the back and grab a box and bring it out for us to try on. Eventually someone came to help me but the other customer gave up and left. Checking out was equally frustrating. Two cashiers both stuck with customers for a long time, one bickering over a return and not getting a full credit. This is where other stores have a separate counter for these issues so customers who want to simply pay and go can do so without a long wait and no one getting checked out. Standing in line or waiting to be helped while multiple other employees seem to be available to help is frustrating.

I have now bought two bikes from BGI! One being a Trek Domane road bike nearly a year ago and then…read morea Trek FX 2 today for commuting to and from work and around town. I have been in occasionally to get other supplies as their variety and selection is superb! Their inventory includes all sorts of bikes that you could need, including Electric, Road, Mountain, and Hybrid/City bikes. They have also increased their inventory with the acquisition of Gray Goat, allowing them to carry Specialized bikes. The sales staff are always helpful and will go out of their way to get you what you need (even ordering a bike in the size that would fit you best). Prices are high, but I think they're around what you'd find at other bike shops. Unfortunately, cycling is an expensive hobby/activity. If you do purchase a bike, they do install accessories (for free in my experience), so you could add a pannier rack, bottle cage, light mounts, and more to your bike before even taking it home! To give you inspiration for some rides, there is also a map in the back of the store showing the local Indy trails and recommended routes to explore. In addition to bike supplies, gear, and clothing, they also sell fitness equipment like treadmills, bike trainers, etc. at this location, but I haven't really explored that section of the store. The only thing I would note is that I would not recommend getting here via bike, as 82nd Street is a very busy thoroughfare and the surrounding area is very car-centric, unfortunately. But otherwise, it is a great store with pretty much everything you could need to get riding!

The employee we worked with was knowledgeable, patient, thorough, and kind. My son is new to…read morebiking and he took the time to help him find all the right gear, answer our questions, and get the best value for his limited budget. We will be customers for life.

This little swim shop has a great selection of suits, t-shirts, gear bags, kickboards ... really…read moreanything your swimmer of any age might need. I took my daughter in recently to be fitted for a suit for her swim team. The sizing on these kinds of suits is different from what you'd find if you were shopping at Target or Lands End, so I didn't want to guess. The associate who helped us was really helpful (I unfortunately didn't catch her name!) and gave us some good tips, especially that you want your suit to be on the tighter side so that it doesn't get baggy and slow you down in the water. My daughter felt like the first one she tried on was too tight, but the employee took a look and said it was just right. She gave her a tip on how to adjust the suit and straps so that it would fit a little more comfortably without digging into her shoulders. My daughter left her sweatshirt in the fitting room accidentally, and she was nice enough to run out to the parking lot to flag us down as we were leaving.

Great employees, plenty of options and suits to choose from. Always find what I am looking for here!read more

These guys are the best. Brought my bike into Indy Cycle having been to another shop. They…read moreidentified what needed to be repaired quickly and got me back on the road right away. This shop is very far from where I live but I will come here from now on.

These guys are the best! Incredible service and really knowledgeable about all different types of…read morebikes :)

What a nice store! It's super organized and a pleasure to walk around and browse…read more I visited Academy to look for a bike for one of my kids. He's in between bike sizes right now, so we've had to try them in person to be sure of the fit. Academy has a whole row of bikes that you can pull off the shelves and sit on. They have children's bikes and adult bikes, everything from mountain bikes to cruisers to hybrid. They have a pretty good selection! I would add Academy to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a bicycle. Beyond bikes, Academy has lots of things for almost every sport or physical activity, it seems like. Golf, running, baseball, you name it. And there are lots of school supplies here, too, like backpacks, water bottles, lunch bags and things like that. They got a lotta stuff.

Great store of Colts gear. I was able to find a hoodie and long sleeve shirt for the game. Happy…read morewith the outcome.

I have been going here every season to get a tune-up for the past three years and I have been blown…read moreaway by the service each time. The service is timely and at a fair price. I haven't purchased any bikes here, but every time I walk in I am surprised by the selection of secondhand bikes as well as the parts available for purchase. Highly recommend this place!

I was living life on the edge with one brake for a while and a few days ago my handlebars had…read moregotten loose on my ride home as well. What a crazy ride back home lol Called this place at about noon when they opened and a man answered and gave me a quote on what I thought were the repairs needed. I got there promptly after our phone call and I saw they were already busy taking care of customers. They were quick and it was my turn for a bike repair. He took a look and pulled my bike on up. Told me what I really needed and pricing. Got me in an out for half of the original quote which wasn't much in the first place. He also checked other parts of my bike and tire pressure. They were here to help and running a great business. I will be back. They made my day and I'm back on the trails again!

Love this store! I've gotten some great shoes that help support my foot issues without sacrificing…read morestyle. I go back periodically to ask questions or to see their new designs. I love the knowledge of the staff and their commitment to quality. A great spot for good quality shoes!

Wonderful service! Found outdoor boots and snuggly indoor shoes. I wear a wide shoe and the women…read morefound a perfect fit!!