<p>Basically I need a new pair of sneakers, and it makes more sense to buy them in CA rather than lug across the country.</p>
<p>What are some sporting goods stores not too far from campus (I'm boring and wear the typical brands)?</p>
<p>I know there’s a small sport store right across from the track. It’s right on the corner (Berkeley Sporting Goods?)</p>
<p>There’s also a Foot Locker in Oakland about 5 or 6 miles south of campus. Just take the 1R down to Broadway and 14th St.</p>
<p>Why not yelp it?</p>
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<p>Srsly, how much room does a pair of sneakers take?</p>
<p>There’s also a Shiekh on Telegraph. They sell some Nikes and Jordans. I’m a sneakerhead, so I have to get my locations down lol</p>
<p>What about a store that sells sports equipment?</p>
<p>What kind of equipment are you after?</p>
<p>Tennis (strings, grips, dampeners, balls)
Also any place that restrings rackets?</p>
<p>Swimming (caps, goggles)</p>
<p>Thanks everyone, will look into those (:</p>
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<p>More room than I have in my luggage. After all it can’t be that the same pair of shoes are $15 more expensive in CA than in DC (the price to check another bag), however high sales tax may be.</p>
<p>“Berkeley Sports” is on Bancroft opposite the Edwards Field (track stadium). It more or less specializes in tennis and running, so if you need a place that’s close by that offers re-stringing services, this is it. IIRC, for the standard Duraflex Prince strings, it’s $25 with the price of stringing included. In the past I have gone to SportMart (now Sports Authority) in Emeryville, but only because I had a car and worked a couple of blocks from there.</p>