[Other Sport] Decathlon sports shops

[Gwylan]

The only issue I have with Decathlon, is they don't tend to stock larger shoe sizes.

I refer you to post #7 - I have the opposite impression

 

[mikeyjh]

I need to get some base layers and a fleece plus some “man leggings” for trail running. I reckon their range looks quality enough for those bits. Climbing shoes are only for low height bouldering so they’re fine .
It’s the hiking boots I’m in two minds about. I do a lot of walks anything from 10 miles to 25 miles so they need to be quality.

Yep, you'll be fine with base layers and stuff from there I'm sure - For boots, I guess it depends where you're walking, if you're doing the downs etc, I'm sure their stuff is fine - If you're going somewhere a bit more rugged you may want to go to a more specialist shop. You may have to travel a bit for that one though there must be decent places in London.

 

[strings]

I refer you to post #7 - I have the opposite impression

Fantastic - I'll have to take a look as I need some new running shoes!

 

[Albion Dan]

Have purchased tents, camping gear, running shoes (nike) ,walking shoes, kids base layers, football's, waterproofs, kids goals, weights, and a sleigh. Nothing has ever been let down . Great shop.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Yes, but in France, massive stores and always well equipped and reasonably priced

My other half, bought some cycling stuff a couple of years ago, in France.

 

[Prettyboyshaw]

Got a winter puffer jacket to go on a ski break and waterproof snow boots. Both excellent and really reasonable.

 

[hampshirebrightonboy]

I’ve just discovered Decathlon. Great shop. Won’t be going back to Sports Direct in a hurry.

 

[wakeytom]

I need to get some base layers and a fleece plus some “man leggings” for trail running. I reckon their range looks quality enough for those bits. Climbing shoes are only for low height bouldering so they’re fine .
It’s the hiking boots I’m in two minds about. I do a lot of walks anything from 10 miles to 25 miles so they need to be quality.

Bought one of the £25 pair from there and use them for 15 mile walks with no issue including when it's ankle deep in mud or wet from dew

 

[The Clamp]

Well, I went last week and purchased some decent walking boots, a day pack, some light weather boots, a coat and some base layers. Have putvall to the test in some pretty grim weather and am happy to report that thus far I’m very impressed. All good breathable kit , comfortable and endured some pretty heavy rain and some mizzle. I wasn’t hot or bothered, not was I cold and felt comfortable throughout a 17 mile hike in the rain.

There was a hell of a lot of labels to cut off! But a minor quibble.

The backpack is the thing I’m most impressed with, didn’t feel like I had it on. Very good indeed .

 

[Nottseagull]

Rather surprised nobody has mentioned Go Outdoors, whether that be to recommend or to criticise. I've only been in the Stockport branch but it was a large store stocking all the OP's requirements.