Shred Shop

This place is awesome! Just got my first board and bindings for Christmas. I came here for boots and to see if they could set up the bindings on my new board. They were beyond helpful and very knowledgable! Got a nice pair of boots for a fair price. After I picked my boots out and had them all set he started to put the bindings on my board, made sure they were set up the way I wanted them and then had me put the boots back on to adjust the straps. Since this is my first board I didn’t know much and after leaving I feel 100% ready to hit the slopes! I will be coming back for future services on my board and gear purchases (and I live over an hour away). They Are totally worth the trip!

Awesome service and fair price! Have my first snowboard bindings mounted here, came back a year later for the routine waxing and sharpening of the board. Friendly staff, very knowledgeable, and prompt. I asked if my snowboard will be ready at 2pm, they called exactly at 2 to let me know the board is ready. Will come back again!

Awesome collection of clothing and gear. Retail prices are kind of high but they carry good stuff that I don’t see at other stores. I don’t go here too often because I want to buy everything.

Been here a few times so far for their skateboarding gear, staff was very helpful and informative. Huge selection on skateboards, long boards and penny boards. My only complaint is they have a small selection on women skateboarding shoes; however, they are in the process of getting rid of the TOM’S shoes sections (40% off sale!) so hopefully once those shoes are sold out they will make room for more women shoes. Overall love this place and will definitely be returning.

I love this place, spend much $$$$ there every year. Wish they would come up with a loyalty program. great service plus #kyrathefrenchie loves going there.

This place is awesome. I went in there last week to buy a new snowboard and a helpful employee named Nick helped me out. I had my heart set on a Jones board but after Nick spent probably half an hour describing all the different boards they have I ended up getting a nice new Never Summer. Nick was a phenomenal sales associate and he didn’t try to sell me a specific board just to get the highest sale. He helped me figure out which board would be best for my style of riding. I went out riding that same weekend and the board was perfect. Thanks for the great customer service!

This place is awesome!!! They have a huge section of gear from snowboard clothing pants hoodies gloves bindings boots everything and skateboard gear. Tons of clothing too! Matt was so awesome helping me find boots that fit me for snowboarding. I was so please that he was willing to sit with me for so long to find the perfect fit! Not as much women’s clothing but awesome shop! Will return and would highly recommend. Great customer service!!!

The Shred Shop has been around since ’88, which offers full-​service on snowboard, skateboard, stand-​up paddle boards, and longboarding equipment. They have a nice selection of accessories (belts, camera accessories, cameras, car racks, hats, headphones, wallets, watches, etc.), bags, (backpacks, snowboard bags, travel bags, etc.), eyewear (goggles and sunglasses), shoes (sandals, women/men/children’s footwear), skateboards & longboards (as well as their accessories, such as the bearings, grip tape, helmets/​pads, ramps/​rails, etc.), snowboard gear (facemasks, stomp pads, bindings, helmets, tuning/​wax tools, clothing, etc.), watersports equipment (life vests, paddles, ropes/​handles, skimboards, surfboards, wake surfers/​wakeboards, wetsuits, etc.), as well as general clothing for men/​women/​children. They also have a variety of brands, such as Burton and Union; the staff here are pretty chill and extremely laid back (maybe too much?). I recommend that if you do have a gift card, always keep that baby under close guard, as the store does not take the original receipt in lieu of. They have a small lot to park your vehicle as well.
+full-​services on snowboard/​skateboard/​paddle board/​longboarding

Went to the store for the first time today to get some parts for my daughter’s skateboard. It was 10 minutes to closing on a Sunday night and the staff was cheerful upbeat and very helpful. They pointed me to the right stuff at the right price and even installed the parts right then. It was a great experience and we will shop there again for all our skateboard and snowboarding needs.

Bought new board, boots and bindings today to replace my 16 year old setup. Eugene was great. Took a ton of time with me and explained all the new tech. Can’t wait to hit the slopes and got a great deal also.

Long time shred shop and skokie guy — i went in today for a full snowboard set up and dealt with Matt, the manager. Guy knows his stuff and was incredibly patient with my purchase. 2+ hours, we bent boards, tried on boats and shot the S%$t and i accomplished what i wanted. I got a slick set up at a reasonable price with an enormous amount of information and attention.
More importantly — i got the right board for my style and preferred conditions.
well worth the trip — you’ll find the latest gear and knowledgeable staff.

Really great selection of gear. The attitude and laziness of the employees though is unreal. Not sure if they were stoned and just didn’t give a shit, or they just work on half speed. Honestly, I waited 15 minutes trying to get help and no one even came by to say hello, and the store was empty. Next time ill just take what I want and leave my money on the counter. What a joke.

Support your local skateshop. Period.

I have been going to shred shop for years. They always have the best quality and good prices. I snowboard a lot so when its time to get a new board, binding, and boots. I don’t even bother looking any where else. The staff is very knowledgeable back when I started they suggested to get a burton feather board and I loved it and I stuck with burton for a long time until one of the staff suggested a never summer board because they were more durable and I kept taking chunks out of my burton boards, and again I was very pleased with my purchase.

I’m odd-​girl-​out when I go in this place with my teenage son who doesn’t buy his own clothes/​gear YET. However, this suburban mom is never made to feel awkward at Shred Shop. I sort of linger and they sort of know what I’m doing — giving my kid some space. They have good selection and often have shoes on sale. Otherwise items are a little pricey. Staff talks to my skater boy like a friend which is nice as he is no longer a little kid but closer to being their contemporary.

Selection is promising and staff are kind, for the most part helpful. The retail space is quite large and not what is expected. I do like the board selection for this winter season.

This place is the best skate and snow shop in the Chicago area hands down. There is a reason they have stayed in business so long THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT and have a great staff whom are always willing to help get you what you want or need. Have been going here since the old store down the block and the family run attitude and standard of business hasnt changed a bit.

I absolutely love snowboarding. I love it so much I fantasize about chasing winter down to South America during our summers. That being said, there was no way I way I was going to continue renting a board ‘n boots. It made sense to buy my own gear since it would save me dough in the long run. Plus, it’s MINE!
Shred Shop is THE NUMBER ONE spot for purchasing snowboarding gear in the Chicagoland area. Boots? They have a ton! Boards? So many to choose from! Bindings? So many options! Hats, helmets, gloves, jackets, and snowpants. YES, SNOWPANTS. I wanna shred in style. Every single color you can think of. Lime green pants? No prob. Hot pink? They got it. Want a pair of snowpants that look like jeans or better yet, Zubaz? Heh, they have stuff right up that alley.
The customer service here is awesome. They put together my first board ‘n bindings and showed me how to manually make adjustments to them. I picked up a sweet pair of «ThirtyTwo» boots here that they custom heat molded to my feet! The people working here actually know what they are talking about because they have a passion for the sport. They answered all my questions without making me feel like a total n00b. They also offer snowboarding waxing and tuning.
Stop by and check it out if you’re thinking about picking up SNOWBOARDING!
p. s.–If you want to buy a skateboard, they also have a bunch of those here as well.

I will never shop at pac sun again!
I don’t snowboard or skate, but like their style in clothes. This place has it all. If your sport is done on a board they have it, from the gear to the clothes.
I bought some stuff here for my trip to Key West. Felt I had to look good while down there… bought a new watch, sunglasses, and board shorts. Found it all at a reasonable price. Lets not forget the manager!!! who helped me the entire time I was in the store. Customer service is huge for me and that just made my trip to this store so great I asked not to be put on the email list for sales… I will shop here regardless of sales!

Went to the Shred Shop to browse and do some hands on research for snowboard gear. I’m pretty much jumping into the sport so I figured I might as well get acclimated w/​the hardware.
The staff is chill and very friendly. They’re enthusiasts first and salesmen second so they really give you the lowdown on the goods and won’t push you into anything you’re not interested in. They make their recommendation and you either take it or leave it. No pressure.
The selection is very impressive. The entire store is basically a well organized warehouse of skating and snowboard merchandise. If you’re looking for anything related to those two sports, you’re bound to find it here.
I wasn’t supposed to buy anything b/​c I was only doing «research» but I saw these pretty «rad» pants at a great discount (Off Season Sales, FTW) so I picked them up. I needed snowboard pants anyway.
Now I just have to wait 7 – 8 months for the snowboarding season to kick off.