Sandra gave my wife excellent service this past weekend she really took time and excelled in…read morecustomer service Salamat Sandra

My first time ever leaving a one star review, came here with friends from out of town to change…read moresizes. There was some language barrier as my guests were from India, which I tried to explained to the sales lady as I could tell she was getting impatient with them. As I explained it, she became more upset and said things like "we are in canada, not India", and made us feel like she was doing us a favour by just doing her job. I had to walk away because I was getting upset at the complete lack of civility let alone customer service. I appreciate that we all get impatient or are off some days, but to be snarky with customers isn't right. Fortunately my out of country friends are the easiest and nicest of people, they didn't even notice her behaviour and pleasantly thanked her for her help. Personally I've never seen such poor customer service. Over the years we've sent a lot of business to this store, sending our out of town guests here for sandals but not so sure anymore.

There are deals to be had here, when Walmart and Marshall's don't cut it…read more Parking is available in the parking lot warehouse. The place is literally as the name suggests. Bare walls and no trendy decor. This ain't Holt Renfrew. The shoe selection isn't the world's largest, but it's somewhat decent. They seem to carry mostly runners, though there's a bit of everything. I found what I was looking for, in the style and colour I wanted, at a good price. Sometimes 2 similar pairs of shoes will have 2 different discount rates. A bit of negotiation helps here. I left happy. Can't really go wrong with buying shoes here.

Every time I need a new pair of shoes, I would come here. The staff are friendly and patient with…read moretheir customers. They always get the shoe I'm looking for. Sometimes there are deals for good prices and I like that the company offers a rewards program.

This was my first time at this store looking for proper fitting insoles due to foot pain. the two…read morestaff members I dealt with were knowledgeable, friendly, non pushy sales. Can't remember the last time someone sat on a stool opened up the shoe adjusted the lace's and placed on my foot. Truly Top notch personal service.

I received a promotional email to my work email address (I am a manager of s physiotherapy clinic)…read more My fiancé and I went to the store to check out the sales since we both needed new shoes for the sun run.... we were helped by an employee named Erik.. Erik assessed how we both walk and run and fitted us for proper running shoes-- this is something no other footwear store (new balance etc) has ever done for either of us.... dyeing training for the sun run I noticed that I was no longer getting arch or shin pain and I wasn't straining my hamstring (which frequently happened in my old runners) I highly recommend this store to all of our physiotherapy clients as well as personal friends and family. Side note: Evan who I was emailing with is also very personable!

Quite a spacious store with many branded items. Look around and maybe there are some decent deals…read more The security measures on some higher end brands are hilarious to me - hangers that are basically locked. It's sad that shoplifting has forced stores to take such steps.

Sporting Life feels like a guzzied up Atmosphere / Sport Chek . There I said it . Nonetheless…read moreyou'll be impressed by the tall ceilings and the sense of airiness and openess they provide . Patagucci is there front and center if you're into them . SL does have a decent selection of tennis rackets - for a non-specialty store that is . I dig they still carry the Head Instinct line , which by all accounts is way past its prime but imho remains an excellent choice for the price-conscious . Running shoe choices are less than stellar but still respectable . Wasn't offered any assistance while browsing my fave Sauconys . No biggie : )

Brutal. Customer service was as bad as it gets. If you have any problems or questions save it. The…read moremanager is awful and very unfriendly. Garbage.

Experienced the worst customer service here. The shoes in question were marked on sale at around…read more40% off and the register rang up the regular price. We were told if we came back they would ask manager for approval and we would receive the sale price. After returning we were told that the sale price couldn't be offered when the tag specifically advertised the sale price. Wasted much time returning to store when they could have told us the same answer from the get go. Every worthy store worth shopping at does practice the standard code of scanning. Otherwise it would just be considered false advertising.

Overall Impression Talize delivers a strong thrifting…read moreexperience built around clean organization, steady restocks, and better‑than‑average quality control. It's one of the more curated thrift chains, so the store feels less chaotic than some competitors while still offering the thrill of unexpected finds. What Talize Does Well - Organization and layout -- Sections are clearly labeled, racks are tidy, and the store is easy to sweep in a single loop. This makes it ideal for fast hunts or full‑store circuits. - Quality of items -- Clothing and home goods tend to be in better condition than typical thrift stores, with fewer damaged or unusable items on the shelves. - Electronics section -- Often smaller than Value Village, but the items that do appear are usually cleaner and tested more consistently. - Pricing consistency -- Prices are more predictable, especially for clothing and household items, which helps budget‑minded shoppers. - Frequent promotions -- Talize often runs color‑tag sales and seasonal discounts that make the hunt even more rewarding. Things to Keep in Mind - Electronics stock varies -- Some days the shelves are full; other days it's almost empty. Great for quick sweeps, but not always for deep hunts. - Higher baseline prices -- Certain categories (like jackets or décor) can be priced higher than expected, depending on brand and condition. - Less "wild chaos" -- If you enjoy the unpredictable madness of Value Village spawns, Talize can feel more curated and less chaotic. Who Talize Is Best For - Shoppers who want clean, organized thrifting without digging through piles. - People looking for quality clothing at reasonable prices. - Hunters who enjoy consistent restocks and predictable pricing. - Anyone doing a multi‑store circuit and wants a reliable mid‑stop between Value Village and Goodwill. Quick, Review‑Ready Summary Talize is a clean, well‑organized thrift store with reliable quality and steady restocks. Prices are consistent, the clothing selection is strong, and the store is easy to sweep quickly. Electronics can be hit‑or‑miss, but when they appear, they're usually in good condition. A great stop for curated thrifting and a solid anchor in any Surrey thrift‑store circuit.

Service is good. Selection: ok. Value: I deducted ALL of the stars for value because it deserves a…read morenegative number. A 6 litre Mountain Warehouse backpack at Talize is $15.99. Adidas gym bag, $29.99. The same 6 litre backpack retails at Mountain Warehouse for $19.99 and can be purchased for $9.99 TODAY. Adidas gym bag is a discontinued yoga tote, and dirty enough that it needs expert level deep cleaning to restore to new-ish condition. New packs on the Adidas website can replace this bag with something similar - and I mean cute with multiple pockets and compartments - not just the no frills duffel bags - for $30.00 - $50.00. ZERO incentive to shop here when I can buy clean, unused product for less $$$ than Talize.

I have walked by the store many times but I always miss their opening hours. I was lucky enough…read morethat the owner Celeste was still in the store after hours and she had let us in to shop while you reorganized inventory. Their main consignment space is for plus size clothing, but they also have a great selection of size 0 to 14 clothes on the second floor as well. Celeste has a great inventory of clothes at a great price. When I was there she had a sale for 50% off all merchandise except for formal wear. The quality of the clothing is mostly good and above but there are some pieces that require some work to be done. Overall this is a great consignment store to shop for clothing. It would be even better if they had longer hours.

I had seen a cute purse in the window.. walked past a few times and then decided I wanted the…read morepurse... I walked in and was immediately asaulted by a very musty stench... the store itself is also very cluttered and disorganized! I smiled at the lady behind the counter and tried saying hello, but she's completely ignored me.. I walked around and browsed a bit and again tried to get the store clerks attention... still nothing... when I was walking out the door I tried to say goodbye and all I got was an eye roll---the lady at the till/front of store said something to another customer about me being in the wrong place anyway because I wouldn't fit any of their clothes (I'm a size 4-5). HOW RUDE.... discrimination is discrimination... I'll never be back!

Incredible would NOT be the word I would use for this store. Maybe inadequate or insufficient, but…read moredefinitely not incredible. I was there today, August 6 at about 4:30pm, and if the woman working there today at that time sees this (and I hope she does) I have one thing to say: You.Suck. I walked in to the store, I was kind of impressed with the dresses I saw right off the bat. There were some shoes that looked ok. The thing they didnt have? MANNERS. No hello, no how's it going, no nothing. How can you stand at your counter, an entire 10 feet away from the ONLY customer in your store, and not say ONE WORD?! This place is tiny, so youre right beside the customers, there is no way you didnt see me. Think I got a "bye, see ya later, come back soon" when I left? nope. nothing. not even a glance in my direction the entire time. The only reason I gave them 2 stars is because some dresses were kind of cute, and mostly I dont want to get filtered. I want to let people know what you will get if you go to that store. I will never go back to that place. barf!

Aside from it being a requirement on yelp, I will give this store a 1 based on the fact that there…read morewere some lovely looking shoes in the window. However, after trying to open the door three times at 1pm while looking at the sign above reading OPEN 10am-5pm, I began to feel confused and worried. Then after another 5 minutes of standing outside, the door was finally unlocked. Not opened, but unlocked. The woman behind the counter unlocked the door, and instead of opening the door for my mom and I, simply walked back to her counter. I read about the rude service on here prior to going but thought I would see it for myself as I was hoping to consign somewhere locally. Well, let me tell you, just by the lack of courtesy and a simple hello (We had to say hi to receive a look up from the counter and an unpleasant hello), I would never consign here. As for the store, it is really hard to want to stay in a store after feeling as though you are unwelcome, but still we continued to look. It is fairly clean but very small and crowded. I understand the want to sell as much as possible, but there's not much room to shop. As for the merchandise, I found that there was a focus on selling shoes and purses as they line almost every wall. Everything seems to be gently used and most of the shoes I picked up were about $30. Would I recommend anyone ever shop here? NO. I can deal with a small space, but the attitude I cannot stand. Some may say, oh I don't like them in my face, but having that woman just sit quietly behind the counter while we shopped was just plain rude. BUT! What was worse, was when an acquaintance of hers came into the store and the blabbing began. Not only was it an insult as she was bothered by unlocking the door for us, but in a small store noise fills a room. For us, it was very uncomfortable to try to shop around the conversation and even try to leave as we felt as though we were walking through their conversation. So, in the end, if you plan to consign or shop here, let's hope you know these people; and if you do, maybe teach them a thing or two about customer service! You need customers and consignees in order to run your business!

I had a shoe in mind that I wanted to try before I bought. I had a giftcard to use which can only…read morebe used in-store vs online so thats why I had to go to another store to find my shoe. I came in and asked if i could try on the shoe even without an appoitnment and the staff was very accommodating to offer help. Greeted right when I stepped in. Sahil was kind enough to check their store stock as well as their distribution warehouse that is attached. I had an appointment at another location a week ago so I had an idea of the footwear I was looking for. Sahil followed up after bringing me the shoe and helping other people in the store. He was able to provide good insight on the shoe I was trying. Generally impressed with my experience at kintec because the you can tell the staff have either worn many of the shoes themselves or know what they are talking about. Despite trying on a pair of shoes that were on sale and one that was not, I didn't feel pressured to go for the more expensive one as some stores do. I had learned that they don't get commissions for sales so maybe that's why. The store was spacious, clean abd organized. This particular store was a bit in a sketchy area that mostly has car dealership stores but it has its own parking lot which is convenient as it was on King George Boulevard which is a main road thst could get busy. That being said , I was able to find 2 hr street parking too ( I didn't expect a parking lot). Sahil said this store had the warehouse and the lab attached and some of the other stores don't I'd be coming back here for any future shoes for sure! I would consider this store first because of the stock they have. They had stock of a shoe I wanted to try in the other store but didn't have the size. They also do custom orthotics, over the counter orthotic, have shoes stuff/ accessories and braces for knee and elbow etc support.

I had a very good experience with my foot scan and being fitted for new runners thanks to Amar, she…read morewas very friendly and knowledgeable.

Conner provided excellent excellent excellent service I…read morehighly recommend see him for your next pair