We didn't come looking for anything specific, just to look around. Anytime I'm in a Sport Chek, I…read moresee what Raptors' apparel they have. There wasn't much at this store. While looking around, we saw a clothing rack with a lot of clothing on sale. Sifting through it, I found a couple items to try on. There weren't any employees by the fitting rooms, though. I had to ask another employee to find the one working in that particular section to unlock the changing room door. The employee that came was apologetic, as she was on the far side of that section. When it came time to pay, there was one customer at the counter talking through something with the cashier, and it seemed like it would take a while. There was another customer in front of us in line, and she had many items. We ended up going upstairs to the cashier on the ground floor.

Nice sport chek Bit dark though…read moreWhen they have a nice sale it's best Full price is $$$ (online & US better prices)

Came here expecting some used hockey equipment, and was surprised there was not any! #BigFailForMe…read more Regardless, we decided to check out what stuff they had and ended up getting the kid fitted with all new stuff. The staff were very helpful, gave good advice and recommendations. They have a good amount of choice and gear. I'd say if you didn't know exactly what you wanted while you may not be lost, its not easy peasy. Their prices are competitive with other places and even the large box stores. The one thing I find could use a bit of improvement was ability to get help. They seemed busy that it's tough getting help. They should notice the lost customers immediately. But when you do get help, they devote their attention to you and don't get distracted easily.

Was absolutely impressed with this place. Came to get two pairs of ice skates sharpened on a…read moreSaturday morning. The staff were absolutely friendly, and since this was my first time owning a pair of skates (bought second-hand elsewhere), the staff member chatted with me about how to care for them and keep them well maintained. No upselling, just sharing their expertise. They did a great job with the sharpening and it only cost me $9 for each pair. Will continue coming here for future sharpening.

Good service they know their stuff, good stinging services, just be awae that the store hours are…read morechanged and they are closed Sunday, Monday

I have only received gifts from here due to a holiday or my birthday. I can only speak to when I…read morehave had to go in to exchange sizes or colours. However the customer service has always been friendly and welcoming. My latest visit I had to exchange the Osaka Nike GP Challenge 1 shoes because they fit narrow. They were able to put the half size up for me and I was able to try them on. They were still narrow so the persona at the time helped me with selecting a different light tennis shoe. The prices are reflective of the sport. In other words tennis is not cheap so why would I expect equipment, clothings etc. to be? They are on the pricer side just in the sense I have never been in the store when a sale was happening. That's all I'll say to that. Overall great experience and I will be stopping by again on my own terms.

National Sports has changed a ton over the years. I still remember when it was essentially a giant…read moreopen warehouse with designated spaces where you could try out your new hockey stick and cages where you could take a few swings with a new bat. It might not have these active places but they still carry a ton of athletic apparel and gear at hugely discounted rates. The store is sectioned off into two main spaces. The first part where you enter holds the checkout area and all of your sporting and outdoor needs. They have stuff for men's, women's, and junior's. The entire middle section of the store is tables and tables of shoes that are separated by size and out of the box. They have a lot of good brands like Nike, Asics, New Balance, and UnderAmour to name a few. Everything is already at a pretty good price but there is a clearance section on the left wall of the store as well. I spotted some nice pieces from The North Face but they were still a bit pricey. The other part of the store is their licensed apparel and goods section for all of the Toronto teams including the Leafs, Jays, Raptors, and TFC. Outside of the normal team wear, there were framed and signed Leafs jerseys, framed Raps home finals tickets (replica), and collectibles like tiny lego Leafs players, and team flags for hanging and cars. This area also had a special kiosk for customizable jerseys here for all of the major sports. I was surprised to see that they had some jerseys and hats for other NFL/NBA/NHL teams and some of the bigger soccer teams as well. I had come looking for some Raptors wear at a lower price. They didn't have any jerseys and some of the shirts looked a little cheaper than what you find online at the official NBA store but I managed to find a nice sweatshirt and a hat that fit my head pretty well. They were having a 20% off sale on lowest ticketed price of a lot of the licensed team merchandise when I was browsing, so I wound up getting both for $50 after tax.

Make space on your credit cards, you're going to need it!…read more This store is your typical National Sports only bigger, except one fantastic feature, the Clearance Section. I'm not talking about 1 rack, I'm talking the size of the regular price side of the store. It's overwhelming. This is the place for deals on EVERYTHING. Jackets, shoes, shorts and all things sports. My man and I come here to get clothes to wear on vacation, swimsuits, shorts, tanks, etc all year round at insanely low prices. Sizes can be limited, but you WILL find something. I refuse to get a cart, because I will fill it.

I came in here to browse the Miik line since I heard about it from the green living website. I was…read moredisappointed though to see how casual the clothing looked, especially the cardigans which I was interested in. $180 for a paper thin cardigan with stitching similar to the kind on yoga pants? Methinks not. Basically it's overpriced travel / sports clothing. They had some nice rain coats from North Face however. Might be worth a look in the winter time when they have the winter coats out. We shall see!

For the most part, I received great service at this store. The girl I had been dealing with was…read morequite helpful and was able to track down the item I was looking for and order it in for me. The staff overall are friendly and welcoming. I came here for one thing specifically... and ONLY because everywhere else I called around town weren't willing to, or couldn't, order it in for me but they seem to have a nice (yet limited) supply of mostly higher end gear and clothing. I doubt very much that I would shop here again as there are other places which have a far greater selection for lower prices. One thing I was certainly disappointed with was that they didn't honour the '10% off your purchase' check-in offer. The owner claimed to know nothing about it... I'm not quite sure how that would happen.

Located inside Markville Mall on the lower level, a bit busy for a Thursday afternoon. Lots of…read moreitems on clearance but still overpriced. I walked in looking for Camelbak Rogue Light hydration backpack and the Camelbak Hydropak for daily use, priced at $119, and $99 respectively. Amazon sells at $78 and $69 respectively with free shipping to my front door. I bought two pairs of ON Cloudflyer and CloudSwift running shoes the other day at Winners for $119 and $99 respectively. At Sporting Life these were priced at $200. Same exact shoe. Great store will cool stuff #sportinglife

Sportlife quality depreciated greatly over the years to the point a Scaucony shoe I wore for a…read moremonth with daily use has already has the front seems come undone and the front plastic rubber part come off the shoes. Their reasoning for denying a return was "this is just how shoes are."

Tip: This store has huge discounts on authentic sports apparel…read more For the longest time, I have wanted a Blue Jays jersey. When my friend from grade 7 and her husband had tied the knot several years ago, they wore matching Blue Jays jerseys (classic white home ones) to officially mark that they were a married couple. I went to a Jays game a few month back as part of a work event. I visited the Jays store. I found lots of jerseys. They were expensive starting at $300. I ended up getting a t-shirt that was more my price point. The Shopping Channel is running a sale on Jays apparel. There's a 15% discount. I found a jersey that I liked. It was $249. It was still ridiculously expensive for me to splurge. My goal: Find a Jays jersey that doesn't break the bank. I did a search. I found SVP Sports selling the same Jays jersey for $159. Nice! I didn't buy it online. I saw that this store had many jerseys available. I decided to pay this store a visit last Friday night. The SVP Sports store used to be at Woodside Square. It has since moved to a larger location at McCowan Road and Milner Avenue. It's in a plaza with Winners, Starbucks, Mr Sub, and more. It was raining. I parked fairly close to the building. I then walked into the store. Happiness was seeing powder blue jerseys on my right. They were indeed authentic Blue Jays jerseys. Yay! The original price was $200. It was indeed marked down to $159. There was a further reduction. This jersey was going for $79. One word: Wow! I wanted a jersey without any player's number on the back. I tried on two different sizes. As I was trying one of them on, a female sales associate asked if I needed any help. I let her know that I was okay trying on one of the jerseys. She was being helpful. I frankly wanted to be left alone to figure out my size. Sometimes, it's better to let the customer tell you whether she needs assistance and to leave her be. I found the jersey of my dreams. I was elated! There are change rooms at this store. I didn't need one, as it was easy to try on a jersey over my t-shirt that I was wearing. This store has a lot of merchandise that is heavily discounted. I saw NHL caps of all Canadian teams. It hit me that I don't own a Winnipeg Jets cap. I got one for $19. Unheard of! I lined up at the checkout. There were cameras everywhere. I suppose that prices are so cheap on sports clothing, caps, backpacks, and more that theft is an issue. I got a nice woman at the checkout. She asked if anyone had helped me. I said no. She apologized. She didn't need to. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was great. She let me know what the score was between the Jays and Mariners. It was game 5 in Seattle, with the Mariners leading by 1. Sadly, the Jays lost this game. However, the team ended up winning the entire series. I love my jersey and cap. They are comfy to wear and I didn't break the bank. I'd return for the deals. They are great. The quality of my purchases was excellent. (387)

Visiting SVP Sports was like a journey back in time!! Here you will find "Vintage" brand new hockey…read morejersey from NHL teams that no longer exist for years.... Quebec Nordiques with their last season back in 1994/1995, that was over 20 years ago! There are also some "Vintage" NBA and MLB jerseys! If you do want something for casual shinny hockey maybe fine, as the price is good. I would not say it feels like shopping at Value Village, but you did need to go through a lot of merchandise to find something that you might want to pay for it. Security measure here is quite high. Seems like shoplifting has been a big problem for management?

Upon entering, this store's layout hasn't changed for the longest time…read more Quiet inside with some deals on footwear for men. They have a jersey wall which is cool, and someone left a skateboard attached to the rear of a bike that caught my eye! Golf sandals with turf! Why didn't I think of that! They feel comfy! Cool lifestyle Merchandising... LOL

I stopped by this location yesterday to sharpen my new skates and it was super easy and convenient…read more We walked right up to the skate shop and the guy took my skates and started sharpening them on the spot. I was really happy with the fact the store wasn't too busy and we were able to social distance very easily. We got in and out super quickly and I'm happy they were able to get my skates ready for winter. Would I return? Absolutely! How was the service? It was great!