Academy Sports & Outdoors

It’s a pretty good week if I get to browse the isles of Academy in search of the perfect pair of yoga pants and fitted shirts. I generally like Academy because they carry everything I need for my workout wardrobe and everything that I dream of buying one day (gonna have a canoe one day).
This Academy has been under construction for a little while now and so every time I think I have the layout down to a science they switch it up on me. It seems like they’re giving it a complete overhaul though so it might be a while before it’s done, done.
Price wise… it’s kind of a toss up on whether or not I’m getting a good deal. Any time I’m making a purchase here I just always have to check it out on everyone else’s website. I never really buy Under Armour here because I always get better deals at Under Armour on Fort Bliss, but they do carry BCG at a reasonable price. BCG isn’t Under Armour or Nike quality, but it gets the job done and they’re always very comfortable.
I’m not particularly fond of all the Academy brand products because sometimes they just don’t do what they’re supposed to so I’d say stick to the brands you know. I once bought a water bottle here that had the built in straw… I’ve had a bunch of these before from different brands, but the Academy water bottle I bought was useless. You had to keep the top in a very exact position in order to get any water out. Hated it. I ended up going back in to get a different water bottle and stayed far from the Academy water bottles (I spent almost $ 20 though). But I do like shopping here because everything I need for a good run or workout is at my fingertips… it may be a convenience thing.

This is a rather thorough outdoors & sporting goods store and I appreciate being able to find items unavailable elsewhere/​at a lower price. Specifically, I have been renovating my Doublevision (tandem recumbent bicycle), preparing it for my annual Irene’s Biketour, which I pedal at Thanksgiving, and am working on my VISIBILITY. Replacing the batteries in my lights should not be a critical issue, but it turns out Academy had the most inexpensive strip of coin batteries anywhere. I went in for that item only, but found several other needed components: water bottle cage (I had broken one during my 70mile/​112kms mini-​bike Tour de Tolerance/​San Jeronimo/​Anapra/​Juarez Centro, 01NOV2013), white lightning chain cleaner, 20″ super thick slimed tube, and speed degreaser spray. All of these were inexpensive and will serve me well as I prep my vehicle for continued roaduse!

Academy is quite a fantastic sporting good store! They carry everything from exercise equipment, to hunting gear, to camping supplies, and they’ve got the clothing and shoes selection to go with the activities!
This store also carries a decent selection of fan gear from the local sports favorites, two of which I’m a fan of, the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys, but they also carry plenty of Lakers gear to meet El Paso’s demand for all things LA.
Prices are decent and comparable to what you’ll pay for online, so whenever I need something and can’t wait for the shipping I’ll go ahead and make the trip here.

Very great staff, had a problem with an Item I bought. Called and had it replaced on the spot and even ordered me an extra part just in case! Just wish they had more of a selection when it comes to clothes.