I had heard about Scheels for years but never stepped inside one. A friend of mine from Minnesota…read moreused to drive past the huge Scheels billboards whenever I visited, and for some reason I assumed it was more of a farm supply type place where people bought machinery and work clothes. Because of that completely wrong assumption, I never bothered to go in. Fast forward a few years and after reading the reviews here in Colorado I finally decided I had to see it for myself. Yesterday, March 6th, the weather was miserable. Cold, windy, light snow and rain. Not the kind of day you want to be outside, let alone skiing. So I figured it was the perfect day to finally give Scheels a try. I ended up spending five hours in the store and taking more than 250 photos, and this place absolutely blew my mind. There were sports and equipment sections I didn't even know existed. The store truly has everything you could possibly need and then some. What impressed me most was the staff. They were knowledgeable and helpful but didn't hover every five seconds like some stores do, which allowed me to really explore and absorb everything. The shoe selection was outstanding with every kind of running shoe, ski boot, work boot and outdoor footwear you could imagine, and the shoe staff were clearly well trained helping customers. I also spent about 45 minutes in the luggage section, which was surprisingly impressive. It's clearly a curated department run by someone who truly understands travel. I spoke with a luggage specialist who I believe is from Asia and a serious world traveler herself. She was incredibly knowledgeable and immediately understood what I meant when I told her I was tired of hard-sided luggage and wanted something built for an active lifestyle. She introduced me to a beautiful 100-liter Patagonia rolling duffel with durable wheels, strong zippers, and soft-sided construction that can actually handle real travel. These types of bags come with lifetime guarantees on the wheels and zippers, and now I'm officially saving my pennies to buy one. The store itself was alive and buzzing with families, couples, hunters, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. The only section that felt a little thin was the women's golf apparel where most of the XS sizes were gone, while the men's golf section was very well stocked. Parking was plentiful and easy. Scheels isn't just a sporting goods store. It's an experience.

Sporting goods, beef jerky buffet, and dippin dots what more can a boy ask for…read more I never even heard of this place until I saw all the college kids wearing these strange "scheels" tee shirts at the CSU rams football game and thought, I need to check this place out. Colorado gifts, Denver broncos, nuggets, and avalanche collectibles. Hunting, fishing, guns, ammo, knives, barbecue supplies, a sportsman's dream come true. I was blown away by the customer service, kindness, and kindness professionalism of these owner-operators. I just wish it were a little closer to my house.

Great personal attention from staff! They really spent the needed time with me to make sure my…read moreskates fit properly and were exactly what I needed and the price range that fit my budget. Love this place! Highly recommend!!

Great service, good conversation, definitely coming back. Good selection of products.read more

Nice to have used gear options. There is a lot here and you have to look to find the good stuff…read more Prices are right though.

We stopped in just to look around...Walking into the store was very welcoming and overwhelming! The…read moreamount of equipment available was awesome!!! I had no idea the amount of different sports equipment they had (New and Used) My daughter got an indoor volleyball she just loves because it's the one she's been looking for! I got the golf cart I've been wanting! Thank you to all the friendly and knowledgeable employees at the Fort Collins location you're the BEST!!!

We brought our son in to look at skates after having been at two other nearby stores. Hands down…read morethe person who helped us at Centre Ice seemed the most knowledgeable and helpful. I'm so glad we took the time to stop in there. My son is happy with the skates and we'll be back to buy any other skating equipment we need in the future. I just wish they had a store on the north side of town. Edited to add that i agree with another review - that the people there aren't snooty. Just an added bonus.

Love this place! Great, knowledgeable staff and conveniently located right off the 25. Don is super…read morehelpful and nice, great skate sharpening!

Spent a few hours in Monkey Sports on Saturday. They had an enormous selection of hockey skates and…read moregear. The staff were terrific and spent quality time assisting my family. The manager checked in with us more than once. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Strongly recommend Monkey Sports!! (Also..... great music playing in the background!!)

Have been out of hockey for years. Went in for some new…read moreskates and Kevin helped me out right when I walked in. He ran me thru all my options, and wasnt trying to sell me on the most expensive stuff. I ended up spending more than I was thinking but I got a better skate that fit me perfectly. He took the time and didn't make me feel rushed. Ended up buying a few more things to get back out there since it was a great experience

Bought my first pair of hockey skates here, and the staff was extremely helpful when it came to…read morebrand and selection. They measured my foot and made sure I got the perfect fit. They started by asking lots of questions to find out exactly what I would be doing to make sure they would have the right support. The staff also sold me a shoe insert that I think really made a difference in how supportive the skates felt. It was about $70 on top of pretty expensive ice skates but well worth the cost in my opinion. I highly recommend the store for any hockey needs. They seem to also be really great with children and everyone else who had questions in the store that evening. The facility also has sharpening on site, so my skates could be baked and sharpened and ready for me to wear the same day. But the best part is... It didn't smell like hockey in there at all. (:

Love this store! They have everything you could possibly need for ice hockey/street hockey! I don't…read morewant to name everything they have but really anything you could possibly need for the sport they have it and at decent prices compared to other stores. You are also able to order online which is awesome as well! What made me write this review was the experience I just had the other day. I really came here to return my sons hockey helmet(which stupid me brought the box without the helmet), but I knew I needed to get my son a new helmet and check the size in the store. Alec was the person who helped me! He was awesome, best customer service experience I have gotten in a very long time! Alec helped me choose a helmet in my budget and fit my son with the right one. I also knew my son needed new skates. They have a machine you stand on that does all the sizing and measurements which was really cool. Alec was not pushy and was price conscious for me which was pretty cool. We found the skates that fit and not only did he help with that but we had them baked and sharpened right then. I also, purchased colored wax laces and told him my husband might kill me if I brought them home for him to lace; and low and behold he laced them right up with a smile on his face. This type of customer service rarely exists anymore sadly. This dude is awesome! Now today I had to go back in and return the helmet I ordered online. He was there again and helped with the return as well as Pat. I actually came in 10 minutes prior to them closing and they didn't act annoyed or anything. Pat was very friendly and had great customer service as well as Nathan. They were all really cool dudes. The return went rather smoothly and everything worked out better then I could have imagined. I will definitely be a repeat customer and I hope these guys stay for a while because they make the store that much better! I highly recommend pure hockey over any place else. You will be happy you came here!!

Great Mom & Pop Style Gear store I loved it…read more Great vibe. Super authentic Nothing more to say ;)

JAX are the best stores in the Northern Front Range if you want high quality outdoor gear for…read morehiking, camping, fishing, paddling. My local store is the original location in N Fort Collins, so that's what I will review here. They must treat their employees well, because many of them have been there a long time, and they have a wealth of knowledge (vs that national recreation equipment store that shall not be named, where employee turnover is huge). JAX focuses on the higher end of clothes, shoes, and equipment; if that's your focus, start here as their selection is big and high quality. I do a lot of backpacking, kayaking, and canoeing, and they are the place I start first. If they think I should look at something they don't have, I've been impressed over the years that they will suggest another store such as some of the sports stores in Boulder. From JAX over the years, I've purchased sleeping pads, daypacks, packs for month-long expeditions, boots and shoes for climbing, hiking, winter mountaineering, raft trips, and general around town. They helped me get a special long fiberglass kayak paddle, and a pair of small ultra high-end binoculars needed for a specific trip. Plus climbing gear, alpine and nordic ski stuff (though their selection of skis is limited), a wide variety of flies and nymphs, and helped me figure out a super small, lightweight gun sight. I could go on and on. Bottom line - try them, you'll like them.