As you walk in you can tell from the decades of pictures gracing the walls with gentleman, cowboys,…read morenobles and famous people wearing Smithbilt hats that you are officially in five star quality territory...Not to mention simply the impressive array of fine hats. I came on a mission for a cowgirl hat and left with the perfect cowgirl hat fitted and banded just for me. And it is indeed a nice hat; 2 weeks later I was at a country music festival with over 30000 people and received many compliments. And just in case I needed further confirmation a set of cowboys in the 'real gear' were strolling by and one stopped in his tracks, looked at me and said, "Now fellows, that there is a nice hat." That pretty much says it all.

Let me tell you to do something. Look at any archive footage or photographs of sports games played…read morecirca 1940 or 1950. Look at the crowd. Every single man is wearing a fedora and a suit. Gentlemen, this was once the garb with which we faced the world everyday. There was no room for childishness. No baggy jeans, no baseball caps (turned backwards like the wearer's brain), and no skateboarding under any circumstances. My grandfather was one of these men, and even when he was in his late '80s, he would never leave the house without a real hat, a manly fedora. Smithbilt Hats deals in manly fedoras, and cowboy hats. All custom-fitted, and made in-house for customers. These don't go cheap, but after my experience today, I will never consider wearing anything else. I have been eyeing a real fedora for some time. I got used to the look of wearing a hat by purchasing a low-level wool felt fedora online. It looked good on me. I felt it was time to make the look permanent. Perhaps even iconic. Smithbilt Hats is iconic. You walk in, and you smell the rich scent of the felts and, the wood floors. You can hear the craftsmen chatting in the back. It's an experience getting fitted into one of these babies. I settled on a coffee-coloured fedora with a 2 1/2 " brim. Luckily, my massive dome required some extra customizing that was done in the back of this marvelous workshop. As an aside, I decided to replace the hat's ribbon to one more suiting my taste. It's an incredible place, and hopefully, not a dying one. The hats are solid stuff, made to last years. They are generational pieces that transcend trends, and marketing gimmicks.

The first word out of the salesmans mouth was "unless you're going to buy that hat, I can't have…read moreyou snapping the brim". I was going to buy the hat, and did. Maybe a "Hello" to my wife and I as we walked in the door instead of a condescending tone. Not everyone is a pro in hat store etiquette.

It's always great to see a small business grow from a kiosk in the mall into a permanent store…read more They've got a hat for every major sports team in North America, with obviously a heavier selection of Flames gear. It's not all baseball caps here though. They have a selection of other fashionable head gear as well. They also offer custom embroidery if you so desire.

Very nice selection of cowboy boots, wranglers, cowboy hats, and belts. Walls of boots & colorful…read morecowboys too. We had such a good time, trying on hats and things. We discovered that Lammie's is all over Canada. Besides this huge shop on the Avenue, there was a huge barn at the stampede. There were many small Lammie shops throughout the stampede park grounds.

Looking for western wear in Calgary? This is the place. Ample selection of all western wear clothes…read moreand accessories. The staff is helpful as well. It is higher end with the prices to show but the quality is part of that high end.

I'm in town from Chicago and stopped by to look for a sweater. What a great store and incredible…read moreservice. They have a fantastic selection from business to casual. All great quality. A young woman working in the store was so helpful. Not pushy at all. We had a few laughs walking around the store. Forman's has high end apparel and great inventory. I found two sweaters that fit perfectly. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town. Highly recommend this store

After my first experience walking into this store, I vowed I would review Formans in the future…read more However, I just didn't want to wait anymore. Are you ready for a long read? My fiance and I are getting married in Toronto in September of this year. His groomsmen and our fathers live in the Calgary, the Caymans, Ottawa, and Toronto. Suiting all these men proved to be a very difficult task. Enter Formans. The staff at Formans are unlike any staff I have EVER met. It is a family run business, and it is clear that they are passionate and proud of what they do. Their store is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful clothing. Their knowledge is exceptional. Their friendliness is out of this world. And *genuine*. I left their store wide-eyed and speechless. Being self-employed myself, I am often frustrated at the poor customer care received these days. The staff at Formans blew my mind. My fiance and his men look stunning. They have all said nothing but amazing things about Formans. They truly treat you like family. Unfortunately I had an accident a few weeks ago that leave me with a injuries and deformities that will still be evident on my wedding day. At hearing this from my fiance, Simone at Formans surprised me and sent me this absolutely beautiful, large floral arrangement. I called and expressed my appreciation. Actually brought tears to my eyes. This woman owes me nothing and barely knows me. What a kind soul! Men: Go to Formans. Their quality of goods, sales team, knowledge, and hearts are just plain exceptional. I will be boasting about them and sending them as much business as possible because it is 100% deserved. They never asked me to review them but I'm doing this to show them my gratitude and support. Thank you for everything, Formans!!!

I always bring my red wings here to get stitching done and they always take care of me. The staff…read moreis the best and I always get my boots back looking mint. Thanks a lot for your service!

I've brought my boots here a few times now to get stitching/repairs done. Great staff and my boots…read morealways look like new when I get them back!

Rarely do I leave a shop feeling I learned something new. So many brands are so ubiquitous as to…read moreput you to sleep. Not here! Not only did I encounter some brands I'd never seen before, but they also perfectly hit my prized trifecta/venn diagram of shopping: bold and fun prints, natural fibers, and reasonably priced. The store has tons of floor space and is filled with happy colors, unique prints and a variety of styles. If I lived here this would be on my regular rotation. Staff was kind and helpful. I almost skipped out the door with my purchase, heart filled with shopping joy. I'd forgotten what that was like.

Terrible customer service. Sold me a defective Paul Frank sweater online with Julius shown to be on…read moreit but not actually on it. Passed it off for a fine print note and refused to refund or provide store credit.

ordered groceries for delivery but a substituted item was charged a higher price even though it was…read morefeatured in their weekly flyer. Same product just a different flavour. Very poor customer service had me holding several times but no remedy offered. This is a very deceptive business practice, makes you wonder how many times they are up charging people and getting away with it. This should be illegal.

Tried to make order for water softener salt repeatedly for 6 months. Stores do not answer phone,…read moreapps.do not work, don't stock enough in store, call center in India can not help or forward complaints. Sam Walton you are loosing control of your stores. Royal Oak and Royal Vista customer service are incompetent.

Printmix and bobo girlies, I have found your mini Mecca. Lots of Turkish cotton and other…read morebreathable fabrics. Lovely variety packed into a petite store. Owner (I believe) was so lovely and eager to help. Looking for something not everyone has, this is definitely a place to check out!

What a GREAT little find in Inglewood. The shop owner Sandy was so lovely and helpful! The clothes…read moreare unique and such good quality at a perfect price . Saw a dress, tried it on, bought it...and as I was walking out I really looked around and saw so much more!!! The perfect summer hat, with a beautiful scarf, tea towels and a shirt.....will be making this my first go to from now on! Thanks Sandy!!!