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Great for Gifts

1. Hilton's Tent City

I come here for the Smartwool socks.  They're great winter gifts for snow-shoveling dads.  I fell in love with this place after buying some great snow boots and a Columbia ski jacket for under $200...

2. Patagonia

Neighborhood: Back Bay

staff member who showed me similar items and was very friendly as well.  Employees were very approachable and basically didn't act like Gods gift to the Outdoors like some other Shops in town......

3. Back Bay Bicycles

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Great friendly staff. Great deal if you purchase a bike from there. Life time tune ups!...

4. REI

Neighborhood: Fenway

?), and they wanted to buy hats.  I ended up buying a cycling book for my husband, and the sales lady was kind enough to look up his membership number so he'd receive the credit for the purchase.  Great store...

5. Banana Republic…

Neighborhood: Back Bay

the sales, which are usually fantastic.  I bought a pair of great suede wedge heels for $30 in the after-Christmas sale.  Can't beat that.  As for this particular store, the help ranges from friendly...

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1. REI

Neighborhood: Fenway

you'll pay more in many cases, and I do not always buy at REI. But when I want certainty of quality, selection, and a good shopping experience, this is where I go. They do offer a 100% satisfaction...

2. Lululemon

Neighborhood: Back Bay

a permanent store.  So yes, the selection at the showroom is limited.  But what they do have I love!  Given the lifespan of Lulu gear, I don't mind paying a little more.  My other yoga pants get pilly...

3. Cambridge Bicycle

Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

This place has some very cool looking bikes and a decent selection of parts. They also have a hose outside for airing up tires....if you happen to be near central square, its convenient...

4. New Balance Factory…

Marshalls or Bobs and they don't have as large a selection.  I probably won't bother going again....

5. Banana Republic…

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Anywhere that carries Petites is good with me!  This location has a good-sized petites selection (and I, too, am 5'0" and thin, so this is crucial to a non-frustrating shopping experience) and seems...

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