What a great local business with excellent customer service. Linda and her staff were kind and professional and gave me excellent advice for shoes for my daughter's cross country training. And all for a great value. read more

Varsity Sports - Pink/Peach shoes from Varsity Sports - Sports Wear Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The sales clerks are willing to spend so much time to find you the perfect shoes! After 8 pair, we did find a pair but the clerk did mention that I could come back in 3 months because she thinks there is an even more perfect pair of shoes. I was impressed. read more

Couldn't be happier with my experience at Varsity Sports. They have a super knowledgeable staff that knows their stuff!!!! I've been in multiple times and it doesn't matter who provides assistance, they know what to look for. Linda has helped me on several occasions and I am very thankful for her knowledge and customer service. Varsity Sports is truly a great place to get what you need for your next run! Customer Service that is second to none!!! read more

Varsity Sports - Sports Wear Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I have bought shoes from Varsity for several years, but recently bought 2 pairs of shoes about 2 months ago. Unfortunately, a pair of Brooks shoes I bought developed a hole at the tip. Bud was really great about it, and is replacing the shoes. This at the relatively new uptown location. It is acts like this, plus awesome service, that distinguish them from the competition. They are Way ahead of the competition! John M. Price, MD read more

Desperately needed a new pair of running shoes and wanted to try ON brand. They were very helpful with sizing and different styles of the shoe. I love them. Highly recommend for your workouts.....but that is a different review. They have my business from here on out. Have many styles of shoes and clothing. Some sale items right now. You get a free varsity t shirt with purchase. read more

Varsity Sports - New shoes!!! - Sports Wear Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

By the far the best customer service I've experienced at an athletic store and one of my top customer service experiences ever. I ordered my boyfriend shoes for our anniversary and when they were delayed in shipping Linda was an understanding problem solver and said she had a pair at the other location and would hand deliver them to me in time for my anniversary. The kind of care and understanding at this store is outstanding. When you shop there they will go out of their way to help you. Linda was super helpful when deciding what inserts were right for me and even letting me try on a pair of shoes with them to make sure they fit right. They truly want their customers to be happy with their purchase and feel sure about it. If you're in need of new shoes you have to shop here, there is no other store that will treat you better than this one! read more

I have been shopping at my local varsity sports for over 3 years now and I will continue to come here not only because I believe in supporting local businesses but also on how well treated I am whenever I step through their doors. Their staff is super helpful and always willing to help. Even if they are busy they will come to you promptly as soon as they are done with their customer. It takes time to get the right fitting shoe and varsity does the best job of making it happen! The prices are not that steep and they do have deals every time I come in to buy my shoes. Also, the knowledgeable staff helped me out big time when I was looking for a phone belt for my half marathon. You can not beat getting a free workout t shirt to go with your nice shoes. And their shirt designs aren't that bad at all either! If you are a avid runner, you need to come here to get the right shoe for you! GEAUX Varsity! read more

Varsity Sports - My free T-shirt, new run NOLA t shirt and my brooks ghost 11's - Sports Wear Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I stopped by as an out of town visitor, desperate to find a pair of sneakers for my kid who had developed blisters walking around NOLA in natives. The staff at Varsity Sports bent over backwards to help me. They were incredibly kind and attentive. Then, they gave me free socks and a t-shirt on top of selling me a nice pair of sneakers on sale! read more

Friendly and knowledgeable. Bought a pair of shoes and some socks and got a free t-shirt. Will visit again.

Bud and his team took very good care of me and I'm very satisfied with the entire experience! My New Balance shoes are exactly what I needed. read more

After having major owie feet after tromping around at carnival over over 4 miles AND standing around and watching parades all day, I decided to ditch my old tennies and go on the hunt for something that didn't cause me pain. I ended up at Varsity and am so glad. The sales person had me march around the store to check my gait and we talked about what I was looking for (general athletic shoes) and how much support I needed (lots). AND they even carry baby feet sizes...well at least size 6 in women's shoes. Turns out I was wearing the wrong size and although I normally wear a 5 1/2 or 6, for athletic shoes I should have been upsizing by a half or whole size. Who knew?! Love my new shoes and that they were on sale. I also bought some size small technical socks which is another pet peeve of mine. I have little feet how can I wear the same size as every other woman? Next time I'll definitely explore the athletic wear, especially since they carry TASC performance wear which is made out in the Metrys. read more

Omggggg I found my people. I love it here. Ok so I've been running for 20+ years and the same two shoe brands have led in the field so shopping for shoes consisted of trying those 2 brands on, picking one and out the door I went. The industry turned upside down while I wasn't paying attention. I checked to see what running blogs recommended and didn't find either of my brands even get honorable mention anywhere. I was lost. Got to the store, explained the problem and they got ALL the best shoes for me to try. No joke. Tried on 8 shoes. Staff went over all the new technology and fit each pair. I walked out with an old favorite and a new brand to try cuz they have return policy!!! Also, staff gave me some triathloning tips to go with the new shoes. Sooooo happy!!!! This is an amazing place because they know their stuff, they take pride in getting it right and are so friendly and kind. read more

I've been going to Varsity for years so I'm not sure why I've never written a review, especially considering how great they are! I'm friendly with some of the staff, have run with their groups, and I always buy my running shoes and other gear from Varsity. Why? Because the service is so great! They remember me, know what I wear, and have good recommendations when I need to change things up. They're knowledgeable, patient, and so accommodating! The groups are really welcoming and it's fun to meet new people. If you're looking for anything in the running sphere, Varsity has you covered. Thanks for everything! read more

I buy run shoes every 2 years. Actually, it's more like I buy shoes when my feet start feeling like they are about to fall off. Then, a few months later, I'll break down and get a new pair. I know the type of shoe that I prefer, so I bring in my old pair and have them get the updated model. Varsity Sports seemed knowledgeable about the upgrades. He gave me a brief rundown. He definitely knew what he was talking about. Words like pronation were thrown around. The process was quick and painless. I found the staff very friendly. I gave Varisty my old pair. I think they recycle the old shoes. Can't remember. Added bonus, you get a free Varsity t-shirt with the purchase of a new pair of shoes. I have purchased shoes from a few places in town. Varsity Sports is my favorite. read more

Very helpful and friendly. Great place to get real running shoes and gear. They even let me run around around the block in the shoes to test them. Great customer service. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

I have a disability that messes with my gait sometimes and when I explained my situation to the amazing salesperson (I'm so sorry I forgot your name!), he helped me make better choices in my style of running shoe. When you have a disability, you often lose confidence around movement and any kind of exercise can seem like a long lost dream. Receiving the kind of service I did at Varsity Sports is a confidence booster that will keep me on the trail. Thank you! read more

This place is great. The staff does a great job at fitting runners for shoes. They watch you walk to determine what type of gait you have. It was confirmed that I was an overpronator, and I was shown shoes that suit my feet. Sometimes when you go into specialty shops, the people who work there seem to get off on speaking to you like you know nothing and they are experts. This is not the feeling I got from here, and I felt like a valued customer. Also, it was neat to discover that purchasing a pair of shoes gets you a free t-shirt. I plan to return to this store. It was a great experience. read more

I called ahead and went into the store today. It was busy outside, but I was welcomed inside immediately by the employee I spoke to on the phone, Linda. I've been to other running stores in the area and the employee there was very quiet and I felt like I was putting her out a little bit, but speaking to Linda at Varsity had me sold right away. Her customer service inside the store was no different and she took so much time with me, and helped tremendously in solving my blister issue with my current shoes and fitting me for the perfect pair to replace them. She even had another man weigh in and offer his assistance. I cannot say enough great things about her invaluable help and my experience today at the store. I will definitely be returning! read more

I have been treated poorly by other running stores in New Orleans. The young lady that helped me went above and beyond her job and I truly do appreciate the service I was given. I was in the store for nearly 2 hours and I know that she had many other things to be doing. However, I'm so appreciative of her kindness and knowledge. Having lost quite a bit of weight, I was having issues with the running clothes I was wearing - as well as my shoes being due for retirement. When four pairs of shoes are brought out for comfort testing - and clothes are hand selected based upon my size and proportional fit and I'm set up to appropriately try things on- I can do nothing but rave about how spectacular the service was. I will definitely be back! YOU should go too! Thanks Varsity NOLA! read more

Went there after a recommendation from a friend. Arrived at 5:30 pm, Linda helped me and took the time to find the right shoes for me. I appreciated her patience and me being there 30 min prior to them closing. Linda brought shoes that were on sale for me to try not pushing to pay full price. The store has excellent variety of running g shoes to pick from. They check your walk and assess your pressure points on ur leg. read more

They don't offer cash back for returns. Store credit only. Sometimes I just want to make a return and be done with it.

I pretty much won't buy my running shoes from anywhere else now! Great athletic shop uptown on magazine! What's uber awesome about them is their knowledge of what they're selling! I buy both mine and my daughters running shoes from here! First, the owners and staff are extremely pleasant and friendly! They help you immediately, and take their time with each individual! They took the time to examine our feet, our stances, and how we walk and jog to make sure we were getting in the right type of shoe! They have a wide variety of shoes for everyone. They also sell athletic clothes, gear, equipment, books, and more! They take the time to create a profile for each customer so they can efficiently serve you each time you come in! My favorite two parts are they give you a discount if you volunteer with an awesome running group called YOUTH RUN NOLA (look them up) and you get a free tshirt with your shoe purchase! Whoop whoop!!! Check them out for your athletic needs! read more

I'm no runner but went with my partner to get her some shoes for walking the dog. We both ended up getting a pair! I have to remember to not make assumptions about the size of a store from the front because this place was remarkably big and had a great selection of athletic shoes. If you are a runner, they have lots of other running/exercise gear and these cool insoles that I hadn't seen in NOLA but used to get at REI in sf. We are in the early stages of getting back into shape and you can tell some of the people who work at / own this store are hard core runners but they were super friendly and helpful even though we didn't fit the target market this store is really geared for. If you are into running and haven't been here yet than you are really missing out! read more

These guys were awesome. The service was great, my timing was great with the winter gear sale. I even drove up to the baton rouge shop to buy more read more

Varsity Sports - Sports Wear Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Incredible service and super helpful with finding the best fit for my feet. Can't say enough about how knowledgeable and helpful they are. Definitely worth going to instead of buying from an online retailer. They have been around for a while and are great contributors to their community too! Not just a running store, will fit you for walking, work sneakers, etc.. Thanks for your help Varsity Sports! read more

Today I had the good fortune to find one of the most extensive running shoe collections in the city. Here's my overview: Selection/extraordinary Price point/extremely reasonable Service/impeccable Suggestion/run, don't walk, and get all your running desires and expectations surpassed. I'm so grateful for this experience and the care, personal service and authentic interest I received today at Varsity Sports from both Jessica and Linda. I'll be back and thank you both so very much!! CP Hollander read more

I was in desperate need of new running shoes, but had very specific requirements due to the weird way I walk and prior back problems. I had two very knowledgable staff members help me. They watched the way I walk to see where the pressure lies and had me try on a couple different brands to see which one I felt best wearing. I also got a free shirt with my purchase! read more

Varsity Sports - Free shirt with my new Saucony running shoes. - Sports Wear Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Was in Nola without proper shoe representation and found Varsity Sports via Yelp. Super helpful staff, great selection and advice. Left a happy customer with a complimentary t shirt read more

I went in on the recommendation of a friend and it far exceeded any expectation I had. Friendly, informative and extremely patient. I never knew so much went into buying a tennis shoe. For the help and personal attention you receive I thought they made it up on pricing. Not at all, same price shoes as other sporting good stores. You the man Josh... Thanks for the help. Scott read more

Linda spent 30 minutes helping me get the right shoe. She had me try on six different shoes and they were all pretty good. She also explained that I was probably wearing the wrong type of shoe running and that I needed to switch to neutral. Thanks Linda. read more

Great quality shoes and Average prices. I ended up here after a TERRIBLE experience with Louisiana Running Co, they were rude and had awful customer service. Thanks to them I took my service to Varsity Sports and found my shoes with ease and the staff was friendly. Even got a free T-shirt :) I'll be back for my next pair. read more

As I typed in the "search for" box for Varsity Sports, I made a bet with myself that this place would have a five star rating. As it should. I walked in and was pleasantly greeted by three ladies at the counter. The level of service afforded here, I thought, could only be found out of state further north. You can't go wrong purchasing a pair of running shoes here. I ALWAYS buy my running shoes from varsity. read more

If you buy your shoes or anything relating to running elsewhere in the city you are just plain stupid, period

Staff was incredibly patient with me as I tried on multiple shoes. But keep in mind that you don't get a refund on returned shoes and only get a store credit. I really don't like that policy. read more

This place is a gem. Jimmy was professional, charming, and incredibly knowledgeable. He was able to triage shoe problems I've been having for years in about 5 seconds. I was indecisive and they were so patient and thoughtful. Excellent customer service. Hands down the best running shoe shopping experience of all time. read more

Small but to the point. I was very pleasantly surprised by the selection within the store. They cater not only to the runners out there but they also carry triathlon equipment, sports nutrition supplements, other knick knacks for sports enthusiasts, and more! I was psyched to find that they carry a wide range of Tifosi sunglasses which I have been searching high and low for. Very cool store (with recognition from Runners World to boot!) and the staff were friendly and helpful. read more

It was ok. The hours were a little different than what was posted. I went there at about 2 on Thursday and it was closed. Maybe there was a race going on. They were very helpful once I returned and they were open. read more

Varsity Sports really has amazing customer service and a very knowledgeable staff. I recently increased my training distance, and it quickly became evident that my cross training shoes would not cut it -- I needed to get a pair of proper running shoes. This was my first time buying running shoes, and it was definitely a process of trial and error. Varsity Sports, especially Linda, could not have been more accommodating of that. I took home, and returned, 2 different pairs of shoes before I finally settled on a 3rd pair which I kept. After about 30 mins of wearing the first pair, I could tell they were a bit too constrictive, and I returned them 2 days later. Linda gladly took them back and helped me find a pair that would fit better. We ended up special ordering a wider version of the original pair. With those shoes, I did a 5 mile treadmill run and attempted a 10 mile outdoors run, before I decided that they were too heavy. At this point, I was very hesitant and self conscious about attempting to exchange them. Varsity Sports had special ordered them for me, and I had already put 15 miles of wear on them. Regardless, I knew I would need another pair of shoes, and I wanted them to be from Varsity Sports, so I decided to go back. My plan was to ask if I could sell the 2nd pair of shoes back to them at a discounted price. I had no expectation of getting full store credit for shoes with 15 miles of use. Linda appreciated my concern about that, but still insisted that full credit be applied, and we went back to work on finding the right shoe. We did some more measuring, and she brought about 6 different pairs of shoes out for me to try. In addition to doing little short jogs in the store, they even let me do a lap around the block in each of these shoes! Finally, I settled on a pair that I will be keeping. These shoes were actually cheaper than the original and they credited me the difference. Varsity Sports and Linda showed me clearly that, above all else, they care most about finding the right shoe for the customer, whatever the cost. They also have good training tips for those new to the sport. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

The people here are so attentive and knowledgable. Great shoes! I go back again and again!

Super great! I needed a pair of tennis shoes FAST. They helped me out, sold me a pair of shoes in double quick time, while making sure the fit was correct. I was out of there and back to work in no time. Thanks! Oh yeah, free t-shirt!! read more