Academy

Store was nice but for a Sunday they need to have more than 3 checkout lanes open. About 20 people in each lane and made me not want to buy what I came here for. Everyone was nice but seeing the flow of the store and customers blocking aisles just to check out was horrible.

I could live here. What man doesn’t love academy. From fitness apparel, to baseball bats, shoes, guns, grills, pool toys… Get me outta here before I spend another grand.

This place sucks. Gander Mountain has waaaay better stuff. Even the dumb looking employees can’t stand this location.

This Academy is good for general, affordable sporting goods. Great shoe selection, bikes, and ski apparel. If you have kids in sports, come to this location.
SHOES
Shoes specials are posted weekly in the circulars, which you can also browse online. Major shoe brands include Nike, Reebok, Asics, Saucony in all price ranges. Note that most of the shoes in the cheapest category are usually the ugliest. You can find good shoes for your kids in the $ 40-​$ 60 range. Academy also has a good selection of socks and insoles.
My wife is a runner and prefers Luke’s Locker and Sun & Ski to Academy’s selection, but we always buy my kid’s shoes at this Academy.
BIKES
For cheap bikes, Academy’s bike selection is generally good, and better than what I have seen at Walmart or Target. Major consumer brands are covered. I have purchased bikes for my family at this location, and have been happy with most of the bikes. A couple of the last bikes purchased could have been better quality.
In the last couple of years, I have shifted my bike purchases to Sun & Ski and Bike Barn. Bikes cost more there, but last a bit longer.
Academy has a good a decent selection of bike accessories. Tires, tubes, helmets, gloves, lights, and more can be found at this location. I usually find Walmart and Academy a toss-​up for for their good, general bike accessory selection.
SKI APPAREL
The apparel section across from the bike section of the store turns into a good ski apparel section in the cold months of the year. Caps, gloves, socks, thermals, pants are all good quality at a good price. Ski coat selection is good for kids, but could be better for adults. I have purchased many different ski apparel items over the years at this location.
GENERAL SPORTS APPAREL
Some sports apparel can be found at this location, although I have seen a larger variety and more brands at the FM1093 & Spring Green location. Academy’s own BCG brand is generally good quality for the price. If you are into labels, Academy has the major brands covered. This location has a good selection of golf, cycling and general fitness apparel.
OTHER SPORTING GOODS
Other items I have purchased at Academy include weight lifting equipment, a pop-​up shelter, gun equipment, camping equipment, watches and iPhone cases. Happy with almost all purchases.
Academy also carries a good selection of local sports teams apparel and souvenirs, including high school, college and pro teams. Overall good product variety and solid quality and a great price.
To sum it up, think of a Bass Pro Shop mixed with a Sports Authority and a SAMs Club warehouse. That’s what Academy is… definitely not a boutique sporting goods store. No frills and prices similar to Amazon. Academy is my family’s general go-​to place for sporting goods. For more specialized needs, we go elsewhere.

Great products and selection but the check out lines are always long! Always!!! They had two open today and at least ten people in each line — ridiculous!