From the counter
The advice a good sports shop gives across the counter: what to buy at your level, how it should fit and what lasts. Buying guides for running, racket sports, team sports, golf, cycling, home gym and kids’ gear.
Buy for the player you are this season, not the pro on the box.
What to buy for your sport, at the level you play
The advice a good sports shop gives across the counter, written down: what you need when you start, what to add once you play every week, and what earns its price when you get serious.
Newest first. Each guide says who a piece of gear is for, who can skip it, and how it should fit before you pay for it.
All 54 guidesAisle 1 · RunningNewest
Max cushion trail running shoes soften rocky descents. Compare picks by foot type and terrain, and learn when thick foam helps most or hurts.
Max cushion trail running shoes have thick foam midsoles that soften impact on long
Washing soccer goalie gloves by hand removes mud without damaging latex; follow drying away from heat and storage steps, then check wear before grip fades.
Washing soccer goalie gloves means gently removing dirt
How to change a bike tire tube: use the right tools, check the tire and rim for damage, then fit and inflate a replacement without guesswork.
A bike tube is the inflatable liner inside a tire
Are New Balances true to size? Compare model-specific fit, see how foot width and shape affect comfort, and measure your feet to choose the right size.
New Balance shoes generally fit true to size
Golf swing drills build a repeatable motion, with skill-level practice for setup, clean contact, short-game control, and no-equipment work at home.
Golf swing drills are focused practice exercises that help golfers improve a specific part of their swing or short game
Body weight squats turn an everyday sit-to-stand into a home workout, with step-by-step form cues, muscle targets, and ways to progress safely at home.
Bodyweight squats are a lower-body exercise where you bend your hips and knees
How to clean a baseball glove without drying it out: remove dirt from the leather and lining, then dry and condition it safely to keep it supple for longer.
Cleaning a baseball glove means removing dirt and sweat gently without soaking the leather
Start with your sport, or with your kid’s. Care & Repair is for the gear you already own.
Walk the aislesA piece earns its place by fitting as it should, lasting a season of real use, costing a fair price for its level and coming from a maker that stands behind it.
All 36 on the Gear pageRunning
$145
Visit SauconyRacket sports
$200
Visit SelkirkTeam sports
$99.95
Visit WilsonGolf
$24.99
Visit SrixonCycling
$94.99
Visit LezyneHome gym
$990
Visit Concept2Care and repair
$12.95
Visit Park Tool