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.

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."

Poor selection of bike clothing. Things I could have bought here years ago (Fox shorts, MEC vests)…read moreare no longer carried. Staff are pleasant and helpful. Management is awful. If you want a decent warranty on faulty stuff, try REI, Costco, Tilley Endurables, Arc'teryx. I knew MEC was in trouble and had lost their principles when they told me a good bike costs $2,000. Ranking them vs Sporting Life and REI, I'd put MEC 5th out of 3.

My partner and I visited Mountain Equipment Company, and I was impressed with their selection of…read morebicycles. I am not a a cycling enthusiast (that's my partner's hobby); however I was blown away by the models, brands, and styles on display...great price for great quality. The staff were friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable..They took the time to assist my partner and offered expert advice and guidance on Mountain bikes accessories whereas I was more focused on road bikes (still learning). Overall, I had a great experience. So whether you are a seasoned cyclist or just starting out like me, you should come check this place out.

The summer clearance sale is on now so if you need summer clothes it's a good time to buy. They…read moreeven have some fall stuff on sale from last fall. I needed some t-shirts & got some great deals here. The sales clerks in the store were very helpful & also friendly. The prices are really good compared to other places like Eddie Bauer. So expect the store to be busier than others. The store is pretty packed right now with merchandise so it's a little crowded feeling as well. They carry womens, men's & children's clothing. I saw a pair of pants I really wanted but they didn't have my size. I checked with the cashier & these pants are sold out in my size throughout all of their stores! That tells me they have some good products. I wore some of the t-shirts I had bought on a recent trip to Niagara Falls & I can say that the quality is good.

No salesperson around to help, very poor service. Too crowded with merchandise but at least the…read more40% sale was good

This place is a neighbourhood type of place. You need sporting goods, well this place has some and…read morethen more! (particularly a giant selection of rubber chickens for some reason...) Not particularly inexpensive, if you get my drift. I was in need of a golf driver, since I foolishly misplaced my driver last season, I was desperately in need of a new driver! So suffice to say, didn't feel like dishing out $300+ for a brand new driver, decided to checkout this place. Decent selection on second-hand golf drivers. Most of them are demo drivers from big box retailers it seems like. Tons of lefties!! If you are a lefty golfer and in need of a fresh driver, this is a great place to come by. You can even take the drivers out for a swing as they have practice mats in the basement. All in all, a pleasant experience. The manager hooked me up with a deal and gave me $20 off from the purchase price. So I gots my beautiful Callaway Diablo Driver for $120! I'd say that's a $200 off of retail easily. Go Tiger go!!

Came in here looking for skates and was extremely happy with the customer service. They were all…read morefriendly and very knowledgable about the products that were being sold in the store

I'm super glad to have this store so close to home. It's not a very large location, but they have a…read moredecent selection of work and outdoor wear, shoes, undergarments, and accessories. They usually have a pretty good selection of sizes as well. Like another review mentioned, there tends to be a shortage of staff on the ground. Once you flag one down, however, they tend to be quite helpful. Their Denver Hayes house brand has proved pretty impressive to me. I found that the treads on their brand performed better on my winter boots than my pricey Sorels. I now use their undergarments as a go-to brand whenever I'm restocking, and like to give them as stocking stuffers or add ons for presents. They have a nice selection of solid white basics, and a nice range of colours. I always check out their sales and clearance sections, where I've scored some nice brand name pieces like my Bench jacket at a really good discount. They also almost always have sales and promotions going on for seasonal items. I love their generous return policy. I have never had any trouble exchanging any item over the years. Also, because they're part of the Triangle group along with Canadian Tire, you get all that great loyalty cash at an increased rate. On occasion I've had to turn to another larger location, but in general, I can get what I need here. Definitely a go-to place for basics.

I visited this store and had a positive experience. I found the location a little understaffed but…read morethe employees working did an incredible job. They gave me their feedback on the products and tried to help me find a nice pair of winter boots. Unfortunately, they didn't have my size but I was able to find a nice plaid shirt. I officially bought my first plaid shirt and I now feel even more Canadian. Hehe. It's worth checking out this store if you need hard core winter boots or some jeans.

This year-around shop supports cyclists in the summer and skiers in the winter. The shop has all…read morethe necessities of these sports and a knowledgeable crew ready to maintain your equipment and provide advice. Items and services are competitively priced compared to other specialty shops.

I've gone here for cycling stuff, so can't comment on the ski aspect…read more The shop is good overall with products and repair services and friendly & knowledgeable staff, but there's this ONE PRICK who works there and ruins everything anytime he opens his big stupid mouth. Don't know his name, and don't wanna know. Pricko butts into conversations he wasn't invited to, blabs his unsolicited and ignorant opinion when it wasn't asked for, and can be dismissive, condescending or mocking even though he doesn't know what he's talking about. I've never had an interaction with this Dunning-Kruger troll where he didn't say, with total confidence, something that I knew was totally wrong, or where he didn't give an opinion even when it was about something outside his own experience. The store would be great if they got rid of him, but I dunno, maybe he's the owner? I've only been in a handful of times because I prefer to avoid him, but after the last unpleasant encounter I've sworn never to come here again. Too bad, but there's tons of other bike shops in the GTA that aren't infected with arrogant ballbags who do nothing but antagonize customers. Judging from reviews I've read, I'm not the only one turned off by the big douche.

I enjoy shopping at this Sportchek location. The lighting is bright and spacious with lots of…read moreselection. There are many benches at shoes area to try on shoes. Many staff on floor to assist. A few clearance sections on the floor and I found many good deals at this location compares to other locations.

This location is huge!! One of the biggest Ive been to…read more Staff is friendly and very helpful. Lots of selection! If you don't see it on the floor, ask for it, they keep stock in the back. 5 stars for being so huge! 5 stars for sevice!