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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a recommendation from the Lake Merritt group that I started running with a few weeks ago. The staff was very helpful, doing a good job of paying attention to each customer as they came...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so impressed by how friendly and helpful the staff was. My husband has been wanting this Vibram five finger shoes, but there isn't a store close to the Sac area that sells them. We happened to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little hesitant - I've always just gone to whatever sports store was having a sale and grabbed the most comfortable pair of sneakers, but I figured it was about time to get something that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my girlfriend to get her a pair of running shoes for her first 5k. Knowing nothing about running other than if my pathetic sprint can get me to the bus before the door closes, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shoes to choose from and really good service. They can video tape you running on the treadmill and play it back in slow-motion to help determine what type of shoe you need. Sure, you can get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome shoe selection.Always good gear on sale.Staff is super helpful and knowledgable.Discounts for being a member of running or triathlete club.I think I've bought my last five running items from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Save time and go here if you live in the East Bay and need running shoes. I had a great experience with the sales and customer service. Their prices are competitive, lots of shoes to choose from,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place and has a good selection. All of the workers are athletes which is great, though they don't have a strong knowledge of the mechanics of the shoes, most of their advice comes from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dad owned a sporting goods store for a long time so when I'm in the market for some new gear I try to shop locally. Transports is owned by a family that lives in the area, and the care they have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was helped very quickly after I stepped into Transports. A colleague recommended Transports after I told him I was searching for a good pair of running shoes. I wanted to get just the right pair,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Staff was friendly and helpful enough. This place seems like more of a running store than a swimmin store, though that may have a lot to do with the season. Their website says that they stock swimming...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only shopped here a few times but I've made a couple of purchases and have always been favorably impressed by these folks. Everyone who works here seems like they are actually athletes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The disadvantage of being in an economic crisis* and still spending unspeakable amounts of money on booze, food, and a seasonally rotating double-doored closet full of clothes is that there doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just had a terrible shopping experience at Transports. Way back before the Yelp days, I purchased a pair of shoes there and, wow, the service was excellent as many of the reviews here acknowledge....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Transports is one of the few places I've reviewed that truly deserves more than 5 stars. I bought a pair of Asics Evolutions from them a month ago, and after running 50 miles or so with them they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Place has a good reputation, but I didn't think they lived up to it.I went in and said I didn't know much, but I run a lot and wanted a good pair of shoes. I figure this is the reason to go to a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a total, non-athlete, desk jockey with recent random knee trouble I decided a change in shoes would do me good. The very helpful staff here took my problem seriously without any condescension about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended by a friend. I dropped in to check out their swim selection. Though this place is small, they stock a pretty impressive selection. What warrants the four stars? Their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I happened upon this neighborhood athletic store and couldn't have been happier with the customer service and selection. The staff, who are all athletes, were extremely knowledgeable and very helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a really helpless shoe shopper. I wear crappy shoes, and as a result, my feet are crappy. I basically want someone to treat me like a child and push the front of my shoe to make sure my toes are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went back to pick up my shoes. The girl that helped me was far from friendly, and left me with a bad taste in my mouth although I do not think it was her intention. Quite a strange departure from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
looking to pick up some vibram kso's but they didn't have my size. guy nice, called other store for me. very helpful and patient.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the staff at Transports a lot. They are all athletes (and hello?! Magdalena Lewy Boulet is going to the Olympics! Good luck Magda~!) who know what they are talking about when it comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shop and staff, very helpful. After just arriving from Australia the range is amazing. It's the first time in ages I've had my feet measured and it certainly helped get the right shoes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Caveman has big feet. And when a man has big feet, it often means - Darin! Stop hijacking my review! Now... where was I? Oh, yes - when your Caveman wears a size 14 shoe, it's often very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walked in at random.I saw a pair of Asics that I liked. Nice...in black too. They only carried up to size 10 in stock. I wear 10.5 DDD (extra wide) womens shoes. Did that stop Transports? Heck...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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The folks who work here really know their stuff when it comes to fitting running shoes, and their other gear too. Also, they organize weekly runs in the community--good stuff!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In terms of a neighborhood sporting goods store, Transports is like a Fleet Feet of the East Bay. Specializing in running and swim gear, it would seem like a go-to place for that upcoming triathalon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down this is the best local store for athletes. The staff are talented and passionate runners themselves, so they know what they are talking about. The first time I went to Transports, I told...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My daughter runs track for Bishop O'Dowd. Her freshman year her teammates suggested Transports for spikes and training gear. We have been happy customers for the past four years. They are GREAT!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My oldest son decided to take up cross country running one month ago. So far he's placed in the races he's run and it seems as tho' this is the beginning of my long, expensive relationship with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Way to go Transports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This place is dangerous. Too many cool things! The sales people were very friendly yesterday and I purchased a very comfortable thermal cap for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a longtime runner/racer and in most stores, I know more about running shoes than the sales help. Not so, here. The sales people-most run for Cal, know their stuff and I enjoy talking with them....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service and knowledgeable staff. The people at this store know their stuff, and they're eager to help without being pushy. There's a great selection of gear - not just running gear. I would say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got good, but not great customer service. When I said I needed blister powder for a half marathon they were like, hmph - a half. I'm sorry if my 13.1 miles are not good enough for you, but I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection and customer service. They also have group trail runs on Wednesday nights during the summer which are fun and a good way to explore new trails!
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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I was a little surprised that such a small store could have such an enormous selection of running shoes. It was a little confusing until a very nice woman evaluated my foot and guided me through it all. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't normally frequent sporting equipment stores, but I love this place. I go there for swimming gear and it's great. It's a way better selection than the average Big 5 or Copelands. Tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a selection. These guys and girls really know their stuff. I'd been advised by my podiatrist friend to have them recommend a shoe for me, so they did all kinds of tests with me and took...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty impressive bunch at transports. the store was packed so I received tag team service but it was great. They had me walk and brought out several shoes for overpronation in narrow width. The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want customer service related to the best running shoe for your style and distance of running, come here. After a quick consultation, I got shoes to handle my pronation issues, good for 3-5...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
got some running shoes here today. jenny helped me out. she was cool if not a little TOO fit but uh i guess that's her job as she works in an athletic shoe store. so: she watched me walk (that was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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So I'm training with the AIDS Marathon Training Program for the January 2006 Miami Marathon and this place has provided pretty much all I need. The people are very friendly and helpful. Their select...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Great service, very knowlegdable staff. I've never seen a store with so many running shoes!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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