Academy Sports + Outdoors

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Foley is a fantastic one-stop shop for sporting goods, outdoor gear, and everyday athletic wear. The store has a huge selection, from shoes and workout clothing to fishing gear, camping supplies, and equipment for just about every sport. Everything is well organized, making it easy to find what you need without feeling overwhelmed. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, especially in departments like footwear, outdoor gear, and sports equipment. They’re willing to answer questions and help you compare options without being pushy. The store is clean, spacious, and easy to navigate. There is plenty of parking available, and the store is wheelchair accessible with wide aisles and convenient entry. It’s also very kid-friendly, with a great selection of youth sports gear, shoes, and clothing. Overall, this Academy location is reliable, well-stocked, and a great place to shop whether you’re gearing up for a season or just grabbing everyday athletic essentials.

No one would ever answer the phone when calling multiple times. So I went anyway to find some beach chairs. After finding the building with no signage. The first two Associates I came to looking for chairs haunted man to the wrong direction and said if we had any left but it would be there. There was nothing left when I was in the wrong direction after I found another associate that pointed me into the right direction I found that they had plenty of chairs. I might add with no pricing. So then I found another sales associate to find out pricing. Then I was told I would have to bring the item up front to be scanned or they could not leave their station. This was my first experience at Academy Sports and will definitely be my last. Dicks Sporting Goods really knows how to service their customers. So I recommend finding Dick's