Scottsdale Sidewalk Surfer

This place is great! I was looking for an entry-​level longboard and my girlfriend recommended this place to me. After checking out the reviews I decided to give it a try. I called and they didn’t answer, so I decided to shoot on over since I wanted to browse in person anyway. The guy there was extremely helpful. I told him I was a rookie just looking for something to get started on and he pulled down 2 options for me. After testing them out I decided on one. I was super happy that he didn’t overly inundate me with options and just kept it very simple. He helped me find a helmet and I was on my way. At the register I noticed there was a little wear on the board and he even gave me 10% off. For anyone looking to grab a longboard, or even get some wheels or trucks, I highly recommend Scottsdale Sidewalk Surfer! Thanks guys!

Really cool guys, always take care of my riggin and never a hassle, cool selection, probably the best shoe store in town too (you’d never know it). Ride on guys!

I do not like this skateshop, the employees make me feel uncomfortable, everytime i have walked in I never got a hello or whats up. All the times ive been all I got was a stare and they continue to talk to each other. I walk around checking out the stuff even walk by them and nothing! I brush it off the first two times, and I continue the shop, thinking it must be a bad day. Everyplace has a few bad days, doesnt make them a bad business. But after 4 times of coming in and getting the exact same reaction from the workers I will not shop anymore. That is not how a skateshop should be, walking in should feel welcoming and the workers should be eager to help and generally happy, i’d love to work for a skateshop so ik I’d be happy! But other than the horrible workers the selection is VERY good, so many brands! But i’d rather order these clothes online rather than shopping here. Its a shame cause they have so much to offer, I suggest going to Freedom skateshop or any Cowtown location, way better customer service and overall atmosphere, would give 1 star but I gotta admit they have great apparel and skate gear. Don’t shop if you don’t have to!

If I need any skate needs for me or my son I come here. I took my son here for some new wheels for his skateboard and decided on some These supercar wheels. I was just in on ⁸⁄₂₁ for some new trucks for my longboard and they guys there went out of their way to make sure I purchased the right ones. Finally came upon some Randal trucks and I had them on that same night! I was so pleased with that upgrade that I went back and bought a new set of wheels today, ⁸⁄₂₂. My daughter now wants to join us skating and wants a penny board, I know where I’ll be taking her for her new board! Thanks again to everyone at Sidewalk Surfer. I’ll highly recommend this shop to all of my fellow longboard buddies next time I see them out at Tempe Town Lake and everywhere I go!

One of the best skate shops I’ve ever visited for selection and value.
Would recommend.

I was told this was a good place to purchase protective gear for roller derby so I decided to stop in and check it out. I approached an employee asking where to find it and he pointed me to the side room. I waited for someone to come around and assist me as all the pads were hanging on a wall behind, but no luck. I finally decided to help myself and walked around and began trying on sizes while the employees talked in a group on the other side of the store– quite loudly might I add. About 10 minutes later a guy walked over and he helped me as much as possible because they were out of so many sizes. They also didn’t have any certified helmets to try and said to come back in about a week. Overall, I felt uncomfortable being in there and they didn’t seem to want to sell anything or assist in teaching me anything about the products. You’re much better going to a different store or ordering items online. Also, be careful not to pull through the parking area because the employees park on the side and block you in. You must reverse all the way out if you park in the actual lot behind the store.

This place is a joke. I recently went in here one day, (Side note) I used to come here about 5 – 6 years ago, when the cool owners were here, to get my sons go-​ped fixed. They must have new ownership because boy has it changed. They don’t even fix go-​peds anymore. And they were the only place in town that did this service. So after hearing what my friends tell me about this place, and based on the Unilocal reviews I thought I would check it out again like old time sake. So I did. I went in here, with the intentions to find a nice pair of sunglasses that I was desperate need of. The problem is it’s nearly impossible to even try a pair on. They are ALL locked up in dead bolt cases. Who buys sunglasses without even trying them on. I guess they just want you to LOOK at them, and just dream about buying them. So ok whatever, I asked one of the workers if I can try some on, he said ya sure. So he opened the case and literally has to hand me each pair. And I feel like I’m an inconvenience to him because he seems he’s in a rush and can’t stand that I want to try on a few pairs. He’s rushing me, and is shaking his head every time I asked to try a pair on. He’s totally hovering over me, following me to the mirror each time. It’s a joke. Who does that. Like I should feel comfortable and not pressured into hurrying into my purchase. I mean I’m sure they have theft problems but by a 48 year old man come on. So I didn’t even get passed two pairs before he locked the case back up, which by the way I wasn’t finished. I was so scared of even bothering him to open another case. I mean do they not want to sell a $ 209 dollar pair of sunglasses? Because I would of bought them if it wasn’t for him. By the way it’s a short stubby guy with very short hair. So I continued my journey around this «awesome» skater store it has become, I’m just browsing now because he discouraged me on the sunglasses. I chose a pair of shorts and grabbed them off the rack, and guess who’s behind me. Yupp you guessed it, the same guy. Just to my luck the shorts accidentally fell off the hanger to the floor and before I could even blink, he picks them up off the floor (for me) and asked me for the hanger, because I couldn’t hang a pair of shorts on a hanger to his liking, he just had to do it himself. And he puts them back on the rack? lol I couldn’t believe it. So before I caused anymore «trouble» to this security guard of a worker, I just had to leave. They won’t be getting my business and I advise you to do the same. Please let them go bankrupt and close there doors, so a nice Mexican restaurant can take there place. (A Little Advice for the workers there) DONT DO THIS AGAIN!

This is a legit establishment — they’ve got a good selection of everything and if they don’t have something they’ll usually figure out how to get it for you. I bought my longboard here, I buy my Rainbow Sandals here, and I’ve bought Van’s here; they even have Disc’s for Disc Golf.

i used to love this place and i still do, except for one employee. he makes you feel like you’re stupid and like you’re waisting his time. did a bad job putting together my board, overtightened the trucks and hurt the deck. my advice, steer clear for a while. maybe they’ll get someone better and maybe he’ll get nicer. who knows but id go board shopping online if i were you.

Looked all over for a Smith Optics dealer in Scottsdale and finally found these guys. They didn’t have exactly what it was looking for but got out the catalog and ordered sunglasses for me that night. It took a few days for them to get in and they called
Me right away to come pick up my new shades. Such nice guys who work here I will definitely be back anytime I need smith products. And I want to look around a little
More next time also!

Always friendly. Always have great hats, shoes, skateboards. I have been going to Sidewalk for 18 years. Never disappoints.
Sunglasses to Rainbows. Tops of everything.

Plenty selection if everything you could need/​want. Sandals, shoes, board shorts, everything. Place is nice and big and has everything separated by type. One of the best skate shops I’ve visited in AZ.

This place has been here since I have been into the skate/​rollerblade scene when I was 8. I have long since outgrown blading and trick skateboarding but still love to cruise on a longboard. Went in here to get some longboard service recently. The staff was really friendly and willing to help. Just a fun environment in there. Lots of great clothes. My gf buys me stuff from there and you can never go wrong with their style. They had everything. Just wish they still sold goped stuff because that trend is scarce now. The staff even let me use a allen wrench from my board to my car wheel outside with no issues!

Awesome selection of sandals, shorts, shirts, shades and watches! Will definitely be back!
Seriously if you need an updated beach style wardrobe or are into skateboarding this is definitely your spot.
At first I figured I’d be the old dude and some punk kids that worked there would likely be rude or give me funny looks… quite the opposite. As soon as I walked in I was greeted nicely and asked how they could be of help with what I was looking for. Take note other retailers.
I will likely head back there in a few months to see if they carry snowboarding attire/​gear!
Check it out.

Best skate shop I’ve ever visited! The guys are super cool and ready to go the extra mile. I wanted a commuter longboard and the guys recommended the perfect ride!
Don’t order your stuff online, keep our local skate shops busy! Plus, you’ll get expert help, quick repairs and support your community!
Thanks Sidewalk Surfer, you guys rock!

I was happy I found this store. All the other Skateboard shops I found where way to expensive but this one had a larger variety and the two guys who worked there were really nice. All there shoes where also cheaper and they had styles I had not seen in a while.

My best friend and I came here one day, on one of our «monthly shopping loops», because she heard it was really great. Whoever she heard it from was correct.
They have so many different brands, it’s really a skater’s dream in there. The prices are pretty steep on certain things, but I don’t mind paying them for a local business.
The sales are great and the employees are hilarious and super nice.

Good local guys, keeping it real & not like the stupid shit chain stores in the mall. Full service skate shop with knowledagable staff, huge shoe selection. T-​Shirts are expensive, but I’m there to buy decks, wheels, or other shit for my skateboard. Not concerned with «looking cool». I do like that one day I walked in & heard early Stooges cranking over the speakers, way to keep out the Snottsdale scum & Arcadia bitches! Skate to relate !

Locally owned. Locally owned. Locally owned.
Shop local and keep more of our hard earned dollars in the state economy.
Been a customer over many years here. Great shop, great service, great selection.
Get a board, get a helmet, and get your kids off that Wii and out into some fresh air and a whole lotta good, clean fun.

Great store, great prices, friendly service. Everything you could ask for in a store. I needed some repairs for my GoPed BigFoot and these guys really took care of me. Quick, prompt service, they fixed everything and even went above and beyond. The guy Dave really knows his GoPeds and is more than happy to explain everything to you and share his knowledge. The repairs were priced very well and the labor charges were very fair. I walked out of there feeling good about my experience with Sidewalk Surfer and would recommend them to a friend.