The best sporting goods shops in Albany

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L.L.Bean (opens in a new tab)

131 Colonie Center

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

Mohawk Army Navy (opens in a new tab)

102 Van Rensselaer Square · Rensselaer

Whether you’re clocking in or heading out, Mohawk Army Navy has the tough stuff Schenectady lives in, from work boots and outdoor apparel…

Whether you’re clocking in or heading out, Mohawk Army Navy has the tough stuff Schenectady lives in, from work boots and outdoor apparel to military and survival gear. 11 Tactical, then get back to your project or trail.

From the Rensselaer County newsletter, November 10, 2026

Mohawk Army Navy (opens in a new tab)

3514 State St · Schenectady

When your week swings from jobsite to trail to backyard projects, Mohawk Army Navy has the tough stuff covered with Carhartt and Helly…

11 Tactical and Under Armour, plus legit military and survival finds that actually hold up around here.

From the Amsterdam newsletter, November 5, 2026

DICK'S House of Sport (opens in a new tab)

579 Troy-Schenectady Rd · Latham

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

DICK'S Sporting Goods (opens in a new tab)

1 Crossgates Mall Rd Suite 208

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.