I used to go there often with my father when I was younger, and the service was always excellent…read more First of all, Aldwin is a super funny guy, and as a kid, he always gave me great tips on how to play better. They have a wide variety of just about anything a young goalie would need to do well in a match, plus fun things on the side like pins and stickers. I always appreciated Aldwin's dedication to making each visit enjoyable and having interactions like that at a young age made me appreciate local businesses more. And on top of that, Aldwin always helped me get the gear I needed at an affordable price!

I've worked with Aldwin for years. He knows how to throw an incredible event!! He brings bouncy…read morecastles, games, prizes, and a festive atmosphere. Moreover, he is conscientious and does everything with the utmost care and professionalism, from how he interacts with parents and kids (I work at a school), to the way he sets up and cleans up. Aldwin is ALWAYS a hit! Everyone looks forward to any event in which he's involved.

I'm a very satisfied customer since the 1990's. When my knees, hips and feet are feeling painful,…read moreI'll walk into Threads and Treads, explain my problem they will find the perfect fit brand. The owner is very knowledgeable, carefully assessing the gait of the sneaker being fitted. I usually walk in there miserable after using on line retail shops or larger stores where I buy the wrong sneaker and suffer. I walk out of Threads and Treads happy and relieved wearing a new pair of properly fitted sneakers I can wear for fitness for months. I highly recommend this wonderful shop!!! Thank you! Satisfied customer for life!!!!

I'm so glad I chose Small Business Saturday to get my new Sneakers and Insoles! All my info was in…read morethe computer so there was no need for tryons, etc. They even custom-cut the liners! I love shopping at Family-Owned Businesses. They are a great reason why!

Been a fan of this family-run sporting goods store for years. The service here is awesome-it's run…read moreby a family and you can really tell they care about their customers. They seem to do a lot of repeat business--there's always someone their greeting by name. That's really rare, but that matters to me. They carry a nice selection of current sneakers. I mostly get my Nike fix from here, since they usually have some really nice styles and color choices but they do carry other brands. I think I've gotten some New Balances here. My husband loves his New Era hats, and there's always something new he's looking for. They have an unreal selection of hats. We've picked up snap-backs, fitted hats and this one Yankee hat he had to have that has ear flaps. He wanted a specific colorway and I couldn't find it in the city but Mister Sports had it. I'll be a lifelong fan!

This is my favorite place to go shopping for sneakers. The staff is amazing. I've never left here…read moredisappointed. There's something here for the entire family so do not hesitate to bring your loved ones!

"I said to myself when we're old we'll go dancing in the…read moredark walking through the park and reminiscing..." Or shall I say "skiing in the park..." cause this is where my dad brought us every Fall to rent our seasonal Skiing equipment! It was the best outing of the year! We would get fitted for boots, ski's & poles. *Hickory & Tweed was founded by Jimmy and Roberta Ross in 1961. The name represents ~ Hickory (type of wood for skis) & Tweed wool (being the best insulation for the cold back then). In 1985, Skip Beitzel, who worked there while in high school, bought it and has kept the name and the concepts. I was so happy to see it was still a local icon and not much had changed. My High School friend and I stopped in to browse amongst the gear and chatted with one of the sales people. The store had all top of the line sports brands and upstairs on the second floor they still do the ski equipment fittings! It totally made my day! They also have a bike shop located on the same lot in a separate building. The shop looks like a colonial home. The staff is ready to help you with all of your needs. *Some Parking available in the back & streets

We've been doing seasonal rentals for years now for my son, and my wife just did for this season as…read moreher gear was getting old. Skip and the staff are supportive and professional. Renting and returning gear is easy and pain free. We really enjoy going there, and tapping the trail sign for snow, and all the picks of Tuckerman's and famous Olympians like Billy Kidd. This is a real old school ski shop with the old school take care of your ski spirit. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

Best Hockey Shop in CT | the NY Westchester / Metro. From Learn to Skate to Stanley Cup Champions -…read morethey do it all. And it is all because of Jamie and his people. Knowledgeable, caring, and respectful; have never been a shop like it.

Small hockey shop with great customer service. Especially helpful gearing up kids, with so many…read moredifferent youth programs operating out of the adjacent Darien ice rink. I went in expecting to drop a couple hundred dollars on new skates for my daughter just getting into skating, but they immediately got her into a used pair for a fraction of the price. Hadn't even considered that as a possibility. Certainly not looking to over-sell me. Also, I always get my skates sharpened there and they have been able to make small repairs and replace rivets on the spot. Can't beat the integrity of this place.

Reviewing your business isn't slander. And that 'clear sign' was more like a flimsy piece of…read moreprinter paper with Sharpie scribbled on it. It was not a 'busy day,' considering the shop was completely empty. Hence why you were sitting comfortably in a chair at the back of the store doing absolutely nothing. And if the music was so unbearably loud that you had to raise your voice just to speak, maybe turn the volume down. Yelp exists for exactly this reason--when businesses fail to meet basic expectations. You don't get to silence feedback just because you don't like it. If you spent less time attacking customers and more time improving, maybe you'd get fewer bad reviews. In regards to my review on a restaurant, (which you are weird for looking through my reviews)-Imagine going to the best steakhouse in NYC, spending a small fortune, and getting your steak wrong, but you just sit there quietly. That's not how things work. If you think I'm wrong for speaking up, maybe it's because you're the type who'd stay silent and let poor service slide. You must not be familiar with how customer service works in 2025. When a customer feels mistreated, they leave feedback. But you already know this because your other reviews highlight how rude you are and the lack of common sense in running your business. Your attempt to twist my words only exposes how little you understand about respect and professionalism.

I love this place I bought a Ronaldo jersey The service is…read moregood quality variety of choices

I am a strong supporter of local businesses, but felt compelled to write a review because of an…read moreextremely poor customer experience. I brought in skis to have them tuned for the season. I haven't skied in four years because of a previous ski injury. I felt ready to get back onto the slopes - not an easy decision. I've been skiing since I was six, so my skis were previously tuned for competition and needed to be readjusted so I can take it much easier. My bindings looked a bit old and I took them in to be readjusted to bring me back down to intermediate level. I brought in the skis and they accommodated a request to have them done by the end of the week. Awesome. Great customer service from some new kids working the counter. I get a call shortly after saying the bindings were no longer indemnified by the manufacturer and that I needed new bindings. They offered to sell me 2022 inventory at 35% off. I asked what make and model and immediately browsed for the same bindings online. The price of the bindings at reputable stores, including their standard installation cost for bindings brought to them, was significantly lower than they were offering, even with the discounts - about 50 percent less. They are a business, I get it. I asked if they would be willing to lower the cost given it's old inventory. I hear an older man in the background saying, as I'm asking these questions, "Tell him to come get his f-ing skis and take them away." I did exactly that. I had been going to them for years, for myself, my kids, and had referred my friends many times over. Now they have not just lost this customer that was getting back into skiing, but my friends and referrals, and possibly some of you reading this review. Small businesses should treat customers with the same respect we give them. I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

This store will make your child cry. Late in the season in February of 2022, most equipment was…read morerented. I went in with my 8-year-old daughter after learning they had skis in her size still available. The regular salesman wasn't there, and I was helped by the technician. After sizing my daughter, I asked about purchasing snowboard equipment for myself. When i decided against a purchase, I asked about whether any of the sales items could be put in the rental inventory, and the technician, a man-child in his 30s, took great offense. He basically told me that I should shop elsewhere. They didn't have a rental snowboard for me anyway, so I left and looked around. I couldn't find anywhere else with skis my daughter's size, so I called Sports Barn Ski & Sport back to confirm that they still had the ones sized for her. The technician told me to get lost. Undaunted, I returned to the store. The technician again told me that they couldn't rent to me. Then I found a female manager and explained the situation. I practically had to grovel to these people to rent skis for my daughter because I had no other options. Finally she agreed to rent to me. It's really crazy how offended the man-child became simply because I asked whether sales equipment could be converted to rental.

Harbert was very knowledgeable and helpful, I am always able to find what I need there!read more

I can't believe I never reviewed this place- it's the only place I buy my running sneakers!…read moreThe staff is knowledgeable and helpful and the prices are what you'd expect to pay for running gear. Sometimes we just need a personal touch and for some reason nobody gets my feet and ankles like these guys! I always walk out with exactly what I need.