San Jose Yellow Pages

The aesthetics of the store is tight-like. The glass makes the store look transparent. The shop might be a little small, but the gear is styling. I was kinda creamin' off the Adidas footwear they got. The color combos were pretty fresh. I have yet ... more

The only place I know of in San Jose where I can get my bokken (wooden practice sword) and shinai (the bamboo practice sword used in kendo - ie: seen in "Last Samurai"). Funny how we would all save for the shinai and bokken and couldn't drum up the ... more

This store has a selection of Kimonos, martial arts gear, ceramics, books, etc. I was a little disarmed by the warning of carcinogens inside. more

In SJ Japantown, had to find Obon dance accessories quickly like kachi kachi's and a sensu, folding fan. Not a large selection but did find them.Also have martial arts equipments, getas and zoris (wooden and brocade flip flops), kimonos and some ... more

This store has a selection of Kimonos, martial arts gear, ceramics, books, etc. I was a little disarmed by the warning of carcinogens inside. more

The only place I know of in San Jose where I can get my bokken (wooden practice sword) and shinai (the bamboo practice sword used in kendo - ie: seen in "Last Samurai"). Funny how we would all save for the shinai and bokken and couldn't drum up the ... more

If you're into hockey, either inline roller hocker or ice, this is like a ji-normous candy store. Just looking at the racks and racks of hockey sticks makes me giddy. They've got everything and they're really nice people who work there, too. more

It's always nice to find a good ol' local hockey shop. Everyone who works there clearly plays the game. The friendliness is genuine.One time, Calvin, the owner, stuck around after business hours to widen my inline skates (which I hadn't even bought ... more

This is a great place for the baseball player in your family to practice his swing, or for those who are trying to learn to swing. The store has everything the sports oriented need. They sell uniforms, and equipment for just about every sport. Just ... more

Logitech Ice Figure Skating Program - not recommendedLet me begin by making it clear that for public skating use, ice hockey use or enjoying onesself at the new Stanley's sports bar Logitech Ice is a very nice place, the grounds and ice are very ... more

I'm from Canada. Hockey is King. So naturally I would go where I have to to play. Logitech ice contains the practice rink for the San Jose Sharks (the local NHL team). The facility is great. The leagues are well organized and the Sharks keep on ... more

Mel Cotton's is an institution in the valley! They have a large supply of all kinds of outdoor gear. It's not as swanky, as say, REI, but it's been around forever. It's also not as pricey as REI. My only complaint is that it seems a little ... more

Mel Cotton's is the best Sporting Goods store in the south bay. They have the best, most knowledgeable service people. When I recently decided to buy skis, one of the sales people dropped what he was doing and came and helped me pick out what would ... more

My wife and I bought our boards here and the staff is really helpful. We were novices and they guided us toward what we would need and not need. They suggested the types of boards we should look at, but weren't pushy. They didn't try to oversell us. ... more

I have been going to Mel Cotton's since I was a kid. And what I remember is the huge selection they have for all our outdoor needs.Fishing, skiing, hiking, you name it they have it. Also good to catch all the year end sales - excellent prices. more