12 - 4PM
252 Dalhousie St, Ottawa“Great knowledgeable staff. Always something going on in the community, events and coupons/sales. Accurate online to in store inventory. Look elsewhere online, you likely won't find a better deal.”
“Honestly the best experience I've ever had purchasing training shoes. The store has a clean, minimalist vibe and everything is well labeled. I could have picked out a pair myself but I wanted to get a professionals opinion. Karen helped me ultimately choose a pair of New Balance v12's which by the way were literally almost $100 off!! I have never experienced such seemless shopping in Ottawa for running accessories. Best athletic shoe store for avid runners for sure!
Thanks again Karen!”
“Went in for ski boots and it was a great experience. This is the first time in my life that I have boots that actually fit my wide feet. They also recommend the perfect ski.”
“Amazing customer service. I inquired about an item I was looking for and as soon as they had it restocked I was informed. Will definitely shop here again and again!”
“My recent visit to Running Room was a really pleasant surprise, especially considering my initial worries as a mid/plus-size person. From the moment I walked in, the staff were warm and welcoming, which was a nice change from some other athletic stores I've been to. What stood out the most was how inclusive the atmosphere was. When I mentioned how much I appreciated the great customer service, especially as someone with a larger body type, they replied, 'Fitness comes in all shapes and sizes.' That really stuck with me and made me feel genuinely welcome.
I also wanted to try out the Hoka Bondi 8, and the staff were super helpful. They not only helped me find the right pair but also took the time to explain the features of the shoe so I could make a good choice. They made ordering the specific colorway I wanted really easy too.
I'm definitely going back to Running Room for all my future athletic needs. Their awesome service and focus on inclusivity have made me a loyal customer. Highly recommended!
*Photos from Pinterest*”
“Staff are helpful and don’t hover over you while shopping. Lulu products are worth the price if you are moving around a lot and looking for something comfy and stylish that doesn’t make you sweat like crazy.”
“Decathlon is a magnificent and enormous store combining quality products at affordable prices covering practically every sport you can imagine, and even riding equipment!
I particularly liked:
- The prices are fair and affordable...if you go elsewhere you have either low quality products or products from well-known brands at exorbitant prices. Decathlon presents its own quality brands to you and you do not pay for advertising from major sports brands and their stars.
I frequently use sunglasses from Decathlon as well as gloves for running in cold weather and they are quality products that are like new after months of use
- People can try out the equipment and I've seen kids having a blast playing ping pong or trying out bikes.
- If you become a member (for free), you have a product exchange or return window of 1 year instead of 30 days! I have never heard of such a flexible return policy...I just returned a new product almost 2 months later without problem.
- The price tags have a QR code that takes you to the product page on decathlon.ca. This way, if they are out of stock of the size or color that suits you, it's very easy to place an order online.
- Self-service checkouts have NFC technology that allows you to place your products in a designated area and even several products at the same time, and everything will be correctly identified. This saves a lot of your time! If only they had this at the supermarket!
I am a loyal Decathlon customer, my only regret is that they do not have a store in the west of the city where I live....but otherwise I have received products ordered online in a delay of 2 or 3 days maximum with a very reasonable minimum amount for free delivery.”
“I went in to purchase a rain jacket for a birthday gift. I didn't realize there were SO MANY options! I left with two jackets and super impressed with the employee's knowledge on the matter....thank you, Albert for your help and patience :)”
“I appreciate the knowledgable staff and the outstanding service I received at Kinetic Solutions. I wanted a buy-it-for-life premium olympic bar for my home gym, and Kinetic Solutions was definitely the place to go for a great selection of bars and a great price!”
11AM - 6PM
50 Rideau St, Ottawa“Bret is an example of what customer service should be and how management is done !
Thank you for your attention to our matter it was a pleasure dealing with you !”
“I had a great experience at the store here in Ottawa. The staff had a busy day, I came in before close on a Friday to pick up my order - delivered in store (due to the Canada post delay); they processed the pickup, helped me with sizing, and I was on my way. Happy with the service, thank you.”
“Great store to buy equipment for outdoor activities. The selection of clothes isn't as generous as SAIL, however their camping, fishing and hunting departments are just outstanding. The guys at the hunting counter have been extremely knowledgeable and kind. Great place to buy gifts for nature lovers.”
“Went in for a custom embroidery job and both Angelo and Cody were super helpful and did a great job. Would definitely recommend and was very happy with how it turned out!”
“This is a great store run by good and helpful people. However, their hours make it extremely difficult to shop there and it's doubtful I would go back for that reason. I personally would never be able to make it weekdays between 11 and 5 and Thursday (the one evening they are open) they don't do skate sharpening. I would really encourage the owner to consider different hours.”
10AM - 6PM
8555 Campeau Dr Suite 310, Ottawa“I was looking for a visor and a wonderful staff member directed me to where she had seen one remaining. However, before I was able to find it, she had hunted it down ( it was hidden with some shoes) and brought it over to me. That was incredibly kind and above and beyond. Thank you so much for all your amazing help!!!”
11AM - 6PM
50 Rideau St, Ottawa“The customer service is amazing and a huge shoutout to cashier Grace .. She was super nice and helped me find the best jacket and the brand that I was looking for.”
“At the paladuim Tanger outlet ottawa store. Brooklyn was super helpful in finding everything that I was looking for. Went above and beyond to get me the right shoes. Absolutely amazing”
“From the manager to the staff, they provide such a high level of customer service rarely seen nowadays . Couldn't pick a better store to go to for your hockey needs from the best skate sharpening to equipment!”
10AM - 5PM
175 Trainyards Dr, Ottawa“SAIL has a lot of outdoor equipment and a great selection of clothes for outdoor sports. Unlike stores like MEC, it also has fishing and hunting equipment. In my experience, the personnel at this specific store have always been very helpful and knowledgeable.”
11AM - 5PM
1625 Bank St, Ottawa“It's definitely nice to have a local soccer shop to go to. Even though their prices are the same or higher than online, I'll gladly pay a little more to support a local brick & mortar store, but... what's with the odd return policies? After buying $300+ worth of gear, 1 day later I tried to return $18 unused/unopened socks with the receipt and they wouldn't accept the return. So strange. Make sure you double check the return policy on the items you're buying so you don't get caught like I did.Responding to the owner's reply:The socks were UNOPENED and still in the original packaging. It is literally impossible to wear the socks unless the packaging was opened, which it was not (see pictures). I could understand your response if the packaging had been opened, but this was not the case. The employee serving me also noticed they weren't opened and apologized saying he had no choice but to deny the refund because it's store policy. There are many other stores that accept socks for refunds as long as they are in the original, unopened packaging. Why doesn't Disalvo just adopt a similar policy? Adjust the policy rather than challenge an honest customer's review about it.”
“I recently visited an Asics outlet, and I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The store was exceptionally clean and well-organized, making it easy to browse through their wide selection of products. The staff were incredibly helpful and approachable, readily offering assistance without being overbearing. They answered all my questions and provided great recommendations based on my preferences.
One of the standout features was the huge discounts they were offering, which made it even more worthwhile to shop there. Despite the discounts, the quality of the products was top-notch. Whether you're looking for running shoes, activewear, or accessories, Asics delivers with their high-performance and stylish merchandise.”
10AM - 6PM
287A, 50 Rideau St, Ottawa“Really nice store, great layout. The clothes are really nice, but I'm told that the clothing quality has really regressed recently. The fitting rooms have really weird lighting, not sure if they're flattering.
Personally, I'd prefer that employees not approach me every time I walk into the store to ask me if I need anything. I appreciate the sentiment and the overall message, but it makes me feel more anxious than anything (I probably am not alone in this situation).”
“The most underrated shoe store. This store has an amazing selection for really good prices. I was eyeing a pair of Uggs. At another retailer, they go for over $150. I got them here for $50.”
“Had a great experience in this store multiple times. Everyone was friendly and helped me out as much as they could. Special shoutout to John who went above and beyond when helping with a warranty situation. Will definitely be coming back here when I need anything.”
“Went in for custom hats for my ball team. Ordered about 40 hats in different styles and Logan was great at keeping everything organized. Order came in 100% perfect and the hats look amazing.”
“Crazy good deals, had a budget of 200 for.some new boots. Sales are so good here I left with 2 pairs of Sorels, new sweater, and socks all in taxes included 180$.”
“Big shoutout to Cora at Nike! Even on just her third day, she went above and beyond to help me out. Super friendly and professional—keep up the amazing work!"”
“Though I live in Calgary, this may be my favourite men's clothing store in the world. Great clothing, great location, great customer service and great prices. I went most recently on 1 Nov 2024 and was helped by a sales person named Phrase (he was great!).”