Athleta

I went to Athleta in search of some workout tops. The associates could have not been more friendly.
I ended up not buying anything (the store is pricey), but I would go back here again.

HOORAY for bra-​sized swimwear! This place has saved my neck and back from the pain of halter top bathing suits. They have underwire tops with criss cross straps, regular bra straps, no straps, you name it! If you have trouble finding a bathing suit that fits, I highly recommend giving theirs a try. You may spend around $ 100 on the set but you’ll only want to wear that one. I forget I have mine on and wear it all day even after the beach. Athletic-​minded cute swimwear is brilliant.

If you’re one of those people who can’t order things online without trying them on, good thing there’s an Athleta store in Boston! The staff was really friendly and helpful. When I was trying on pants they gladly brought me more sizes and styles and advised me about the fit.
If they’re out of stock, you can order from their website in-​store and they’ll give you free shipping to your house, which is a great service.
They also do free hemming, and even free fitness classes in-​store. Freeeeeeeee.
The store itself is really clean and everything is neat. They have sportswear for almost any activity and sports-​chic crossover pieces that could be worn as athletic wear or cool street clothes.
It’s a little pricey, but not as bad as Lululemon or other similar athletic brands.

This was my first time in this store
which features sports clothes for women.
I was greeted by the staff when I entered,
But no one offered to help me find anything,
Or asked me if I wanted to try anything on,
as I shuffled through the sports bra section.
The deal: due to with Newbury Street location,
Their sportswear is expensive and trendy.
The store was empty and the staff was aloof.
Personally, I found the atmosphere a turn off,
And prefer the friendliness of marathon sports.

You know that saying «you get what you pay for» — well this is what you get when you are willing to pay for it!
Women’s clothing for athletes superbly made and with wonderful features (thumb holes, extra pockets etc). And it’s not just athletic clothing, you’ll find stylish jackets and dresses and shirts.
The downside is, once your girlfriend goes in here, she will find things that look great on her… and you’ll have trouble even wanting to talk her out of spending 80 bucks on those sweatpants…
yeah– it’s that sort of place.

I love this store.
I really like the merchandise — it’s like Lululemon, but way better quality and a lower price point. They also take returns for any reason at any time. It’s really great to find a company that stands behind its product. They have activewear for almost every situation, running, yoga, swimming, to name a few. The store is brand new — it’s bright, open and has a bathroom and water fountain, which is always handy in Boston. I also really appreciate how each Athleta store gets involved in their respective communities. They host me and my run team on for our Wednesday night runs, and have various other free classes, such as yoga, throughout the week.
In addition to liking the clothing and the location, the employees are wonderful. I have not come across a single person who didn’t have a smile on his/​her face. They’re always so welcoming to everyone who walks into the store.
Great location, solid merchandise and wonderful employees — Athleta has made a fan out of me.