Big 5 Sporting Goods

This year Big 5 celebrates a landmark 60^th Anniversary. They are celebrating through outstanding deals.
The purpose of my visit was new hiking boots. My hiking boots were shot to the degree that my feet were feeling the shocks of the rocks and gravel on the hiking trail. This caused pain in my right toe. I cannot emphasize quality hiking boots. The boots I wore in the past were low quality. Last year I paid the price through months of limping that resulted in a serious of cortisone injections to the left leg. No way this was happening this year. Before headed out to the trail tomorrow I’d buy a pair of hiking boots. The difficult decision was where to buy hiking boots. The Las Vegas market is flooded with sporting goods stores. Then I recalled Norm. K’s review on Big 5. His review influenced my decision to drive to Big 5. The neat thing is that it was a mile from my apartment.
Big 5 differentiates itself from many of the sporting goods stores by having a smaller footprint and more convenient locations. In a way it is what Radio Shack is to the electronics retailers.
This morning Big 5 was celebrating with a sidewalk clearance sale. There were outstanding deals on apparel and sneakers. The hiking boots were in the back.
You could say the store is cluttered. The presentation reminded me more of a five & dime than a Target. When a store is cluttered with a large variety of merchandise at good prices, it is advantageous to the consumer.
The selection of hiking boots blended in with the work boots and sneakers. The selection trailed in comparison to retailers such as REI and Bass Pro Shop. However, it was quality over quantity. The hiking boots and prices were remarkable. I appreciated that the majority of hiking boots were under $ 100. I did not feel that I should be buying $ 200 — plus hiking boots. The deals were just fabulous. I narrowed the boots down to two pairs. One was a Hi-​Tech pair normally going for $ 69 selling for $ 39. The more expensive pair were Hi-​Tech boots normally going for $ 89 selling for $ 59. I’d choose the later.
From the minute I walked in the door to the time I left with the new hiking boots, the staff were friendly and helpful. The sales associate patiently explained the appropriate boots to wear for hiking on rocky trails before letting me try on both pairs. The benefit of trying on both boots was that I knew the more expensive pair that includes extra insoles provided maximum comfort. I also appreciated that the sales associate never tried to up sell me on the more expensive models. As a matter of fact, when I purchased the boots up front, he let me know that if I didn’t like them for whatever reason that I could return them.
In closing this review is also an Internet high 5 to Big 5 for 60 years in business. To be in business for sixty years in an industry flooded with competition Big 5 is doing something right. This review is a snapshot of what Big 5 is doing right.

This place is tucked away with the most friendly staff you could ask for. Every time I go in there I am immediately asked if I need assistance. I like a place like this, the prices are affordable and they seem to have everything you need. Clean store and very helpful. Highly Recommended!

I used to frequent Big 5 a lot in the past. Just recently started shopping again for those sports necessities that your regular department stores just do not have. This location is great. Customer service cannot be beat. I have noticed that their prices on certain items are way jacked up. Good thing is that I know this and only buy items here that cannot be found anyplace else. I will continue to shop in the future. Years ago, I bought a great starters golf club set here for under $ 200. Goes to show you to shop the deals that cannot be found anyplace else and that’s it. If they sell something that other department stores have, chance are it’s overpriced.

Well, it sure is off putting when you walk in and the girl behind the register is munching loudly on a bag of chips… so obnoxious.
A friend of mine and I stopped in here yesterday because she was looking for a swimsuit. I looked around and didn’t see anything too interesting. I was surprised at how busy this store gets! while I was waiting for my friend (in the dressing room) it seemed like a swarm of people decided to come in and buy sporting goods.
I can’t say that I would come back here if I needed something.

Finally, a sporting goods store that has a good selection!
Now…the disc golf selection was kind of… bad. They had their discs on one side of a column. Smallest selection I’ve seen so far, but the most varied in what discs they offered.
But the employees were nice, and they actually had stock on their shelves. I’d go back for sure, just probably not for a specific disc unless I called first.

I give it a total of four stars! My husband loves this location. In my opinion the staff are not that fast. You must stand in line much to long for my taste. It’s like can u hurry I have a life and I’d very much so like to return to it. I swear they ring up one item every five minutes. Lol ok well at least that’s what it feels like.

I have a Big 5 in my neighborhood and found what I needed in the wrong size. I made a trip to the south east to browse some bigger stores and wound up here by default, as it was close by. I actually found what I was looking for and headed back to the shoe department to pick up some footwear for one of the boys. It’s a good thing I wasn’t in a hurry, as it took awhile to get the attention of one of the employees for assistance. The selection and variety here (any Big 5 for that matter) is not as good as some of the larger sporting goods stores, but if they have what you need, the prices are usually pretty good (especially sale prices).

Located right by Trader Joes.
This place has friendly staff, because as soon as I walked in, they greeted me, asked what I was looking for and even walked me to the item. Now that is outstanding customer service. Even when I got to the cash register there were 2 of us waiting to be rung up, another cashier came to assist.
I think all Big 5 stores are a bit hard to maneuver through, and this one is too, but what I came here for, they had. Oh a shopping tip, Sometimes if you have an item that you just don’t need at the moment, wait for their sales. They discount items at better prices then Walmart & Sport Chalet/​Sport Authority.

I have driven out of my way several times to come to this location. I went to the eastern and silverado store a few days ago and left disappointed. In this store I can’t walk more then 10 feet without someone asking me if I need assistance. Its a completely different atmosphere.
They stay fully stocked with just about everything for every sport. If ping pong is your poison they have that. If darts, archery, fishing, baseball, football, soccer etc are your thing chances are they will have what you need. The are always running some kind of a sale on shoes and athletic apparel. On more then one occasion I have stopped by and grabbed some last minute emergency piece of equipment like a moth guard, groin protector, even cleats.
There layout is a bit chaotic which makes it seem unorganized but like I said they will help you find what you need. They want even try to up sale you on the fancy shiny stuff, if the generic gadget will work they tell you that. Its ALWAYS a pleasure shopping here. 10X better then the one on eastern.