Several decades ago I did a fair amount of recreational skating, but then took many years off…read more Last year I went up to Ottawa to skate on the canal (highly recommended) and developed a wicked case of "lace bite". A friend recommended Front Row Sports as a place to talk to about solutions to this painful issue. Now, almost a year later I finally made it over to Union Road. I took my old skates (like 40+ years old) and really expected that I'd have to buy new ones. The two young guys at the tech counter (born well after my skates first were out on the ice) were incredibly understanding and it turned out that the issue was most likely just having really stiff laces and not skipping one lace hole over the top of my foot. The guys were actually really complimentary of my old skates (which were high end back in the day) and said they'd never recommend I get a new pair if they could help it. I got a sharpening too and my total bill was under $20.00. The whole experience was great, and I am not, and do not look like, some cool hockey kid. I'd worried that they'd ignore me when they realized I wasn't in the market for lots of gear, but I really felt like a valued customer. If I every need anything hockey related I'll definitely go back to Front Row on Union Road.

I traveled in from out of state over Christmas break hoping to get fitted for new skates after…read moredealing with ongoing arch pain. I had previously tried getting fitted at several other shops in my home state without success, so I was hopeful, but skeptical going into this visit. My experience here could not have been better. Despite the store being extremely busy, Rob took an incredible amount of time with me and fit me into eight different pairs of skates. And when I say "fit," I mean thoroughly, every single pair was baked, and I walked in each one while trying different lacing techniques to ensure the best possible fit. This process took several hours, and he had me try every major brand and price point out to find the perfect combination. Rob then stayed 45 minutes past closing time to finish the fitting and even spent additional time after I left punching out a few hot spots on the boots. When I returned to pick up my skates the next day he again took the time to ask detailed questions about my skating style and to explain skate profiling and what would work best for me. The level of knowledge, patience, and dedication shown to me was honestly incredible. If I could give 10 stars, I would. If you need skates or any hockey equipment, do yourself a favor and come here, you will not be disappointed.

All the people were very helpful and friendly …read more............. They had some great sales also The vast apparel was great

Always a pleasant experience! Friendly staff and great selection. Clean and organizedread more

Smaller store but was perfect for finding Dygnus Day shirts, or other unique fun Buffalo themed…read moregear. The store may be compact, but offers value and fun exciting shirts. My sole purpose was to buy butter lamb leggings fir dyngus day. I received a ton of compliments, thanks Bay 6.

I have been coming here for almost 20 years. It is a small business owned by a super nice couple…read more They stocked tons of "Buffalo" shirts, sweatshirts, etc before it was trendy and cool. They have abundant supply of Bills, Sabres and Bandits gear and Irish and Polish too. I find something perfect every time I come in. And if I don't, the owner or staff hops in to help. They do punch cards too... after so many T-shirts you get one free... Awesome!!!

If you are looking for unique, locally crafted Buffalo apparel and gifts, than Buffalo Apparel is…read morethe place for you! Stumbled upon this shop by accident when roaming Hertel and eating ice cream with yelp friend Teresa. We were lured in by their ad outside for masks as we are both teachers who will need them for the upcoming school year! If you need a birthday gift, housewarming gift, Christmas gift, or just want to spoil yourself come on in to experience a wide variety of gifts. From jewelry, to coasters, to clothes to pictures on the walls there is something for everyone and every style. I loved all the buffalo themed masks, and ended up choosing a zubaz mask for myself! They did cost $14.99 each, but I liked that they had the metal piece to make them fit good at the nose, a longer strap to hang around your neck for easily keeping them with you even if you take it off, and a ear straps that were elastic but also had a bead to help tighten them if the elastic starts to wear out. Also machine washable! Take a trip out to Hertel and check out this awesome store, you are sure to find something for yourself or a friend!

Who doesn't like Buffalo themed gifts for somebody or themselves? Located in the heart of Hertel…read moreAve, Buffalo Apparel Company offers much more than Buffalo themed apparel! They offer special gifts made from local artists like jewelry, coasters, one of a kind art, pillows, magnets, beautiful masks that we could all use at this time, and the list goes on from there... The owner Jeff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome right away! The mask sign outside the store really got my yelp buddy Sara and myself attention because we're teachers. We need to stock up for the new school year! The masks are locally made, have cool Buffalo themed patterns like buffalo's with hearts, bills, chicken wings, etc. They are also machine washable. I love the ear straps and the longer strap to keep around your neck when taken off! It's my favorite mask so far! Reasonably priced for only $14.99 and for a little less $12.99 they have children sized masks! Very comfortable and stylish. They have many eye catching Buffalo themed t-shirts but you can bring in your own design and they can put it on a shirt as well! Also offer hats, socks, bow ties, etc. I also noticed all the cool art made from local artists! These would make awesome birthday, holiday, or shower gifts! I also purchased a cool buffalo print t-shirt and Buffalo necklace. It's important to support local and I promise once you stop in this Buffalo Apparel Co. store on Hertel you will be back!

Sports clothes to go with the shoes you may have just bought next door at Foot Locker. And this…read morestore is owned by Foot Locker I think. They sell all sorts of tshirts and basketball shorts for men. Which they will happily pair with the shoes for you. Next to the foot locker on the first level near Lord & Taylor.

Tired of poor customer service at "Chain Stores?" Overwhelmed by poor choices at "Sporting Goods"…read morestores? Have a need for "Real Outdoor Gear?" Gear For Adventure is the place - Quality clothing, footwear, and gear focused on hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, etc. AND locally owned and operated. Great selection, great prices - sales folks are knowledgeable and have thankfully provided recommendations for items that I've greatly enjoyed for years! Take your chances at the chain stores or get the "right item" for your outdoor activity at GFA.

I came here when I was looking for spikes for my hiking shoes. It had been an icy day, and my hike…read morehas been challenging without them. I was able to find what I was looking for a very quickly, I don't know if the pricing is high or not, but they did have exactly what I needed, at a price, I was willing to pay. There is easy parking here.

I would highly recommend Tee Shirt University to ANYONE in the market for a tee of ANY kind. Their…read morevariety of offerings is amazing and if for some reason they don't want what you have- they will find it for you! Great ownership and you can tell they really care about their customers!

When you walk into the store, you feel like you stepped into a Bills Fans heaven! So many neat…read moretreasures and you can truly tell they value each customer that walks in the door. This is a must stop when you're in Buffalo! Amazing service and endless bills treasures!

These guys get an extra star just for being some of the most awesome people I've come to meet in…read morethe vintage community! After the pandemic I really got into buying and selling vintage decor - and I'll never forget, one of my first estate sale escapades after starting that venture, I came across the guys from Queen City Vintage. They told us they had been there to sign up for the sale at 6am, and had thoroughly swept up most of the sweet vintage Buffalo Bills gear at that sale. This included things like pullovers, hats, and some other merch. After hearing what they spent, and what they sold the stuff for, I had to admit I was thoroughly impressed. The amount of dedication they have to obtaining these items to sell is seriously admirable. It honestly inspired me to go far with my own buying and selling. Flash forward to a few weeks ago, I visited the store for the very first time. They were having a huge vintage Buffalo Bills sale at the shop in honor of the home opener. I was the first person in line, getting there at about 8am to wait until 11am for the shop to open. One of the guys asks me what I had come to the store to shop for, and I told them about the vintage Tweety Bird pullover that they'd posted on their Instagram a few days before, something I'd been looking for for a very long time (in honor of the one my mother once owned). They promised to make sure the one I wanted was on the rack for me when they finally opened the store. More respect earned. So yeah, these guys are genuinely fantastic. Their selection of vintage items (not just Bills) is pretty incredible, and all of their stuff is in such awesome condition that it's all basically deadstock. I totally recommend visiting their shop at least once, and following them on social media, as they're always posting stuff online too that typically sells out before they can even put them on the shelves at the store. And yes, I am thoroughly enjoying my Bills Tweety pullover as I write this. And my vintage Zubaz. Go Bills!