Austin's Best Sporting Goods and Apparel

Austin’s family owned store offers top-of-the-line swimming gear and equipment from brands like Speedo.

Lane Four Swimshop or email Lane Four Swimshop

The Shangri-la of gear for those who spend their time rock-climbing, backpacking, cycling and finding other ways to conquer nature.

Tips: Members of REI’s customer co-operative receive a 10 percent annual refund on eligible purchases, plus savings on repair services and equipment rentals.

REI

Austin boutique with specialty sporting goods and apparel for women.

Play

The store that keeps athletes on their feet also serves as the nucleus of the city’s devout running community.

Reviews:

• “Customer service was terrible. Not just once, but twice!”
• “helpful salespeople”
• “Happy Feet”
• “One of Austin’s Best Businesses!”

Tips: Five days a week, the store plays host to free training programs for all area runners. Runners of every level swarm to the store for camaraderie, advice and tough workouts.

RunTex

Deserving of an Austin spirit award to recognize its longtime contribution to local athletes and fans.

Tips: Some of the inventory changes with the sports seasons to make room for the corporate softball leagues of summer and the peewee football games of fall.

Rooster Andrews Sporting Goods

Reviews:

• “Look Good and Feel Good!”

Bettysport

This outdoor lover’s haven offers clothing, supplies and gifts for experienced adventurers and those just learning the ropes.

Tips: There is also a location on for campus-area dwellers on San Antonio and 24th Street.

Whole Earth Provision Company

Skateboard shop sells gear and apparel for men and women; shoes, backpacks, tools and accessories available.

Tips: Check the website for skateboarding competitions, competition results and photos.

Mustache Skateboards

This popular Guadalupe shop overflows with athletic gear, California surfwear and Longhorn apparel.

Reviews:

• “Go to Academy or the mall!”

Tips: Surf and sportswear brands include your basics like Billabong and Roxy, plus fancy stuff like Ben Sherman and Lance Armstrong.

Tyler’s Sporting Goods

Small shop with a big reputation for paddling and backpacking adventure needs, kayaks, canoes and camping.

Tips: The staff is an excellent resource for instructions on watercraft handling of all kinds, in addition to first aid/CPR, map and compass reading, and introduction to backpacking.

Austin Outdoor Gear and Kayaks

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