The Field House

This is my favorite place to shop in Ballard. It does have this overarching hipster feel, but it also has a uniquely Seattle feel to it with Filson and that type of aesthetic. Maybe it tries a little too hard but come on, chill out a bit.

This place used to be pretty unique with a cool inventory and neat set up.
I walked in this weekend and was struck by sparse displays of… I dont even know, scented candles, perfume, a mustachioed hipster clerk.
Ugh, please.

Quelle petite phrase bouleversante au coeur d’un être?

I used to love this place, but it has lost its luster. Ever since they expanded the size of the shop, it has appeared sparse and sterile; unlike the rustic, general store feel of the old, smaller space. Also, the inventory has become stale and unchanging. Winter boots are still on the shelves in summer with heavy woolen blankets that didn’t seem to sell.
Additionally, the best part about the store was the great staff of genuine outdoors people (not in a crunchy REI kind of way) such as Ben. The new guy is unfriendly and aloof, in his all black garb better suited to Blackbird (which has also gotten weirder, in a bad way).
Fieldhouse, get some good staff and timely, quality-​made products to fill that space! I want you to survive and return to your former self, but you needed some tough love from a once-​loyal customer.

Had a great shopping experience at The Field House during the Holiday break. The selection of clothing — including in smaller sizes — is really interesting, and I love that they have traditional candy (yum!) and some random but loveable items (Field Note brand notebooks). My husband likes to try on many things and take his time, and the gentleman working there was really cool and helpful, even going to the other store (Blackbird) on the other side of the block to get a different size. I wish they had a few more items of interest to ladies.

Great shop and staff! Jack will take care of you. Also, it’s amazing that they carry better RRL pieces than Barney’s.

I really love everything about The Field House, which I now think of as Blackbird’s less dark, more outdoorsy brother. Think tried-​and-​true classic wilderness gear, yet still oh-​so-​stylish enough to be seen in the city.
Ladies, don’t think that this store is just for the guys. Many of the things they sell are cut slimmer and are intended to be unisex (jackets and shirts especially). The staff is always welcoming and incredibly helpful. After much research, I took the pricey plunge and bought a beautiful Swedish-​made raincoat here– the guys were happy to help me with fit, cut, and went over the special care it will need.
Everything they have is timeless, well made, and will last forever. Pick up a bottle of «old-​timey» soda while you browse and dream about those better, simpler days.

I think this store is amazing. I love the black and white insect design plates, mugs etc. If I had more money I’d by all of them. (~42 dollars for a mug *is* worth it for the quality and unique pattern for a special occasion).
I love the old time refreshments on sale in the old time case.
I love the empty bed spring displaying the mugs and plates.
I love that I bought a really soft vintage shirt for my husband for only 45 dollars.
I love the size of this store. I love the workers (this was my second time here and both times the sales associates were great!!!).
love.

Vintage western clothing, contemporary leather shoes, cool shit you can’t find anywhere else. Yes, laugh at most of their prices. But for the items you really want, they are priced on the money. Beautiful custom denim, $ 169. Leather conditioner, $ 10. Pommery Mustard Meaux Moutarde, $ 22…and oh my god, if you like/​love mustard you NEED to buy this.
The coolest part about The Field House is that it’s so fun to take 15 minutes and check out every little thing they have here. Vintage Zippos, gun sleeves, Italian bar soap… you get the idea.
Also, you’d expect the guys here to be extraordinarily snobby, and they are NOT. If you’re out and about in Ballard and you don’t stop by, you’re missing out.

The Field House is a great store. The sales associate that helped me, I think his name is John, was great. What differentiates the sales associates at The Field House is that you can clearly see that they are knowledgeable and passionate about what they sell. A majority of sales associates in retail stores lack these characteristics. These people believe in their product, but they are honest in which ones they prefer. I like that.
Yes, the clothes here are expensive, but they are worth it. Well, a majority of them. You step into a mall and all the clothes in the stores lack that refined and well cut look. Both Blackbird and The Field House focus on quality and quantity, and they believe in their product.
The Field House is a store from the past. The brands they carry represent the style of the Americana circa oldy, but a goody. I mean sure you could just buy cheaper clothes, but will they last as long and will they have that cut that gives a subtle refined look. I think not.
If you have the cash to blow and would like to travel back in time, The Field House is the place to go.

$ 16 for a used handkerchief? Really? I appreciate local-​focused any/​everything, but how can I in good conscience patronize a store that dares ask its customers to even consider such an absurd notion as a $ 16 used cotton hankie, much less an entire rack of them, especially when identical cotton hankies in new condition are available for $ 3.50 at REI, another ‘Northwest tradition.’
If The Field House is trying to stick you for $ 16 for a $ 3.50 hankie, what other prices have they unreasonably jacked up? I’m not staying to find out.

If you’re a fan of the store Blackbird, located just around the corner, then you’ve got to check out The Field House.
Here’s a checklist of things that will tell you whether or not to shop here:
–Do you have a beard?
–Do you wear flannel?
–Do you love to go camping?
–Do you love to drink at spots around town like The Redwood, King’s Hardware, or Smith?
Let’s just say if you’re into J Crew or the Gap, this spot has nothing to offer you. If you like tough fabrics like wool, canvas, or denim, this spot is for you. It’s the epitome of Northwest style all wrapped up into 800 sq ft.

The Field House is like Blackbird’s more rugged cousin, and I’m here to tell you they still get along swimmingly. I’m trying to come up with a catch phrase here, maybe L.L. Bean chic? We’re talking flasks and flannels, heavy blankets and Field Notes for observation… the wildlife of Seattle awaits!!!

I really love the concept of the Field House, and it is amazing because it really does separate itself from its older brother Blackbird. I am a huge fan of all the American, and NW made quality gear. The Pendleton blankets are just gorgeous! What I mostly appreciate is the aesthetic. I love the new RR flannels on the old wire bed frame mixed with a 50s style vinyl sofa in the center mixed with the hand built simple wooden racks. The store is appealing because it mixes product in a way that is unique to the Seattle area. It reminds me of a store that I LOVE in Brooklyn called Smith&Butler. Its not just clothing, its accessories, food, soap, candy, and an experience. My only complaint is on the prices of the few vintage pieces, which are hand picked and very fitting, but I think the shoppers that would buy those pieces know where to get them at ¹⁄₁₀^th of the price. Other than that, the store has its own style thats worth seeing!

The Field House’s sincere appreciation for Northwest heritage is obvious in the products it carries, many of which are from local firms and will last you a lifetime — Filson, Pendleton, Stanley — and those that won’t last — awesome local food (there’s a cold case, even). It’s refreshing! There aren’t many shops that appreciate this sort of concept (except for Made in Washington, hahaha j/​k). Maybe it’s just me, but what is it with boutiques having that same, sort-​of faux-​Parisian aesthetic? Paris is amazing, but how much Eiffel tower print stuff does one city need? We want our Space Needle print! Go NW! If I were visiting from out-​of-​town I would be all about this place for souvenirs. Not like they have things emblazoned with the Needle, but you know, METAPHORICALLY they do.
And the fact that they’re offering classes teaching practical skills (past events: hand spinning yarn and knife sharpening) proves that this is alot more than a cute outfitter for your imaginary cabin in the woods.
I’m crossing my fingers that The Field House stays open past its tentative 3-​month mark. Go now, just in case!

I came here to write a review of The Field House and I was like WHAT? There aren’t any yet? So. Weird.
Anyway, this spin-​off old-​timey «general» store from the folks at Blackbird is pretty awesome — they basically have a little of everything, arranged artfully in a pretty, woodsy-​feeling space.
It’s kind of impossible to categorize: clothing (flannels, gloves, warm socks, etc.) flasks, cooking equipment, camping supplies, fancypants chocolates and baking mixes, candles, scents, miscellaneous cool things — and a new addition: a dairy case with milk & eggs! I went in on Sunday and they even had some adorable tiny Christmas trees out front.
They’re currently taking ideas for classes — how-​tos on crafty and outdoorsy things, and I won’t lie: I’m kinda lovin’ it, even I originally felt a little outside of my scene the first time I visited.
It’s definitely worth checking out, as everyone is sure to find something they need in here!