Varsity Sports

I pretty much won’t buy my running shoes from anywhere else now! Great athletic shop uptown on magazine! What’s über awesome about them is their knowledge of what they’re selling! I buy both mine and my daughters running shoes from here!
First, the owners and staff are extremely pleasant and friendly! They help you immediately, and take their time with each individual! They took the time to examine our feet, our stances, and how we walk and jog to make sure we were getting in the right type of shoe!
They have a wide variety of shoes for everyone. They also sell athletic clothes, gear, equipment, books, and more!
They take the time to create a profile for each customer so they can efficiently serve you each time you come in!
My favorite two parts are they give you a discount if you volunteer with an awesome running group called YOUTH RUN NOLA (look them up) and you get a free tshirt with your shoe purchase! Whoop whoop!!! Check them out for your athletic needs!

These guys were awesome. The service was great, my timing was great with the winter gear sale. I even drove up to the baton rouge shop to buy more

Just went in to purchase a set of running shoes. I played tennis previously, but am not a consistent or experienced runner. I explained I was looking for a new set of shoes that a professional felt would be good for my feet and gait, and had never been fitted for shoes before. Josh was very helpful, offered great direction and feedback while I was choosing, and was very patient with my indecision. We selected a great pair (the first he chose actually), and some socks too. He even helped me pick the socks by trying some of their samples. The other two employees were also very kind, and gave me calendars for their upcoming events, and some good quick tips for me as I start out. I was given a free T-​Shirt and snagged some business cards for other local places that relate to running or other exercise activities. Really excited to try out my new shoes! Mid-​range price for the shoes, but sales on almost everything I saw in the store. Overall really pleasant experience, even though I took forever to decide! :)

Super great! I needed a pair of tennis shoes FAST. They helped me out, sold me a pair of shoes in double quick time, while making sure the fit was correct. I was out of there and back to work in no time. Thanks! Oh yeah, free t-​shirt!

I was referred to Varsity Sports by a foot doctor. When I first walked in I felt a little uncomfortable because I am far from an athlete, I’ve had joint problems most of my life. As soon as the lady came to help me (I forgot her name) she was really there for me. She listened and had more recommendations and advice than my doctors! They watch the way you walk and help determine the best fit of shoe for you. I ordered shoes and purchased a foam roller. I left feeling so happy and have been telling everyone I know how wonderful they are. Thank you, Varsity Sports!!!

I was in desperate need of new running shoes, but had very specific requirements due to the weird way I walk and prior back problems. I had two very knowledgable staff members help me. They watched the way I walk to see where the pressure lies and had me try on a couple different brands to see which one I felt best wearing. I also got a free shirt with my purchase!

They don’t offer cash back for returns. Store credit only. Sometimes I just want to make a return and be done with it.

Today I had the good fortune to find one of the most extensive running shoe collections in the city. Here’s my overview:
Selection/​extraordinary
Price point/​extremely reasonable
Service/​impeccable
Suggestion/​run, don’t walk, and get all your running desires and expectations surpassed.
I’m so grateful for this experience and the care, personal service and authentic interest I received today at Varsity Sports from both Jessica and Linda.
I’ll be back and thank you both so very much!
CP Hollander

Great runner’s store. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, good prices – zero pressure atmosphere. I’m visiting from out of town and they showed me some great options for places to run.

After having major owie feet after tromping around at carnival over over 4 miles AND standing around and watching parades all day, I decided to ditch my old tennies and go on the hunt for something that didn’t cause me pain.
I ended up at Varsity and am so glad. The sales person had me march around the store to check my gait and we talked about what I was looking for (general athletic shoes) and how much support I needed (lots). AND they even carry baby feet sizes… well at least size 6 in women’s shoes.
Turns out I was wearing the wrong size and although I normally wear a 5 ½ or 6, for athletic shoes I should have been upsizing by a half or whole size. Who knew?!
Love my new shoes and that they were on sale. I also bought some size small technical socks which is another pet peeve of mine. I have little feet how can I wear the same size as every other woman?
Next time I’ll definitely explore the athletic wear, especially since they carry TASC performance wear which is made out in the Metrys.

Staff was incredibly patient with me as I tried on multiple shoes. But keep in mind that you don’t get a refund on returned shoes and only get a store credit. I really don’t like that policy.

The people here are so attentive and knowledgable. Great shoes! I go back again and again!

I’m no runner but went with my partner to get her some shoes for walking the dog. We both ended up getting a pair!
I have to remember to not make assumptions about the size of a store from the front because this place was remarkably big and had a great selection of athletic shoes. If you are a runner, they have lots of other running/​exercise gear and these cool insoles that I hadn’t seen in NOLA but used to get at REI in sf.
We are in the early stages of getting back into shape and you can tell some of the people who work at /​own this store are hard core runners but they were super friendly and helpful even though we didn’t fit the target market this store is really geared for.
If you are into running and haven’t been here yet than you are really missing out!

The staff here is very friendly and helpful. They spend as much time with you as needed to help you find exactly what your needing.

It was ok. The hours were a little different than what was posted. I went there at about 2 on Thursday and it was closed. Maybe there was a race going on. They were very helpful once I returned and they were open.

Great quality shoes and Average prices. I ended up here after a TERRIBLE experience with Louisiana Running Co, they were rude and had awful customer service. Thanks to them I took my service to Varsity Sports and found my shoes with ease and the staff was friendly. Even got a free T-​shirt :) I’ll be back for my next pair.

Top-​notch, professional service that will keep me coming back for years! These folks know their stuff!

Amazing store and service! My husband and I both bought shoes today. I was very impressed with the sale women’s knowledge. Everything about this experience was fabulous. I will absolutely go back for any future running shoes!!!

Small but to the point. I was very pleasantly surprised by the selection within the store. They cater not only to the runners out there but they also carry triathlon equipment, sports nutrition supplements, other knick knacks for sports enthusiasts, and more! I was psyched to find that they carry a wide range of Tifosi sunglasses which I have been searching high and low for. Very cool store (with recognition from Runners World to boot!) and the staff were friendly and helpful.

I have been treated poorly by other running stores in New Orleans.
The young lady that helped me went above and beyond her job and I truly do appreciate the service I was given.
I was in the store for nearly 2 hours and I know that she had many other things to be doing. However, I’m so appreciative of her kindness and knowledge.
Having lost quite a bit of weight, I was having issues with the running clothes I was wearing — as well as my shoes being due for retirement.
When four pairs of shoes are brought out for comfort testing — and clothes are hand selected based upon my size and proportional fit and I’m set up to appropriately try things on– I can do nothing but rave about how spectacular the service was.
I will definitely be back! YOU should go too!
Thanks Varsity NOLA!