Thu 17 May 2007
Mason’s Tennis Mart
911 7th Ave. (57th St.)/212-757-5374
Weekdays 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm.
The Edge: Racquets and clothes for pros. § Great selection in top equipment and clothing. Traditional styling favored. Sells bags, balls, ball machines, and racquets. Same-day racquet stringing.
Sporting goods
Tennis
quality style service value: 38 35 35 30
Thu 17 May 2007
Water Wear
1349 3rd Ave. (77th St.) 570-6606 / New Jersey: Short Hills 973-912-8663
Weekdays 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–6pm.
The Edge: Swimwear always available. § Swimwear and coverups available in all seasons and in misses’ sizes 6 to 16 to make the most of what you’ve got. All the leading names and hundreds of suits. No delivery.
Sporting goods
Swimming
Thu 17 May 2007
Spiegel Sporting Goods
105 Nassau St. (Fulton St.)/212-227-8400
Weekdays 10am–6pm.
The Edge: Equipment for just about any sport. § Since 1916. Known for its special sale prices, which can make items among the lowest priced in the city. When it commits to selling inexpensively, it does just that. No delivery. § “Uninspired, but prices are great for basics.”
Sporting goods
Sports-general
quality style service value: 27 27 27 27
Thu 17 May 2007
Paragon Sporting Goods
867 Broadway (18th St.)/212-255-8036
Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6:30pm.
The Edge: Could be the best—certainly the most comprehensive—sports shop in the city. § Over 80,000 square feet on three full floors dedicated to equipment and clothing for the serious sportsman. You name the sport and it has the top-brand equipment and clothing, no matter the season. Also binoculars, down vests, and sunglasses. Selection is often unique. Prices are full list. § “Excellent during runners week—accommodating at that time.” “Great stuff, but pricey.” “Well stocked.” “Has everything any time of year.”
Sporting goods
Sports-general
quality style service value: 43 39 35 36
Thu 17 May 2007
Modell’s Sporting Goods
800-ASKMODELL for locations
Weekdays 8:30am–6:30pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm.
The Edge: Large range of moderately priced sporting equipment and clothing. § A chain of 70 stores. One of the city’s largest sources for gear for almost all sports. Features all major brands, with a seasonal focus. Discounter. § “Basic.” “Best in city for variety, location, and price.” “Good stock.”
Sporting goods
Sports-general
quality style service value: 37 33 29 36
Thu 17 May 2007
Gerry Cosby and Company
3 Pennsylvania Plaza (Madison Square Garden)/212-563-6464
Weekdays 9:30am–6:30pm, Sat 9:30am–6pm, Sun noon–5pm. Also open daily starting three hours before sports events.
The Edge: Pro sports apparel. § Features a large selection of pro sports jerseys, and NFL- and NBA-licensed apparel and souvenirs. Makes protective and sports gear designed for professional use for most sports, including baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and lacrosse. Discounter. § “Overpriced, but convenient.”
Sporting goods
Sports-general
quality style service value: 48 48 46 30
Thu 17 May 2007
G&S Sporting Goods
43 Essex St. (Grand St.)/212-777-7590
Sun–Fri 9am–6pm.
The Edge: Good prices on the basics—athletic clothing, footwear, and equipment. § Find sneakers by Converse, Keds, LA Gear, New Balance, Nike, and Reebok. Regulation balls for all sports. Also pool cues and accessories, Ping-Pong, badminton, racquetball, and sleeping bags. No golf or ski equipment. Discounter.
Sporting goods
Sports-general
Thu 17 May 2007
Eisner Brothers
75 Essex St. (Delancey & Broome Sts.)/212-475-6868
Mon–Thurs 8:30am–6:30pm, Fri 8:30am–3pm, Sun 8:30am–4:30pm.
The Edge: Source for NBA, NHL, and collegiate team items. § Sells wholesale licensed team merchandise. Find caps, sweatshirts, team jackets, and more. Sizes toddlers through adult extra-large. Inexpensive. No credit cards.
Sporting goods
Sports-general
Thu 17 May 2007
Eastern Mountain Sports
Manhattan: 611 Broadway (Houston St.) 505-9860 / 20 W. 61st St. (Broadway) 397-4860 / Long Island: Carle Place 516-747-7360 / New Jersey: Princeton 609-520-8310 / Union 908-688-0404 / Freehold 732-409-2424 / Paramus 201-607-6464 / Bridgewater 908-725-7255 / Connecticut: Danbury 203-794-1043 / Fairfield 203-334-7006
Weekdays 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–6pm.
The Edge: No-frills, well-priced sturdy clothing and equipment. § Basic and functional. Climbing, backpacking, and camping clothing and equipment. Complete stock of mountaineering and downhill and cross-country skiing equipment. § “Ageless.”
Sporting goods
Sports-general
quality style service value: 48 42 43 42
Thu 17 May 2007
Soccer Sport Supply Company
1745 1st Ave. (90th & 91st Sts.)/212-427-6050
Weekdays 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm.
The Edge: The name says it all. § New York’s specialist in soccer and rugby equipment. Find shoes, team equipment, and uniforms for basketball, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, and softball.
Sporting goods
Soccer