What in-store services does Kiddles Sports offer beyond bike sales?

Kiddles Sports provides bicycle repair, professional shoe fitting (analyzing gait and foot fall for proper fit), custom screen-printed and embroidered apparel and uniforms, skate sharpening (typically completed in 5–10 minutes), racquet restringing for tennis, squash, and badminton (with one-day turnaround available), and baseball glove relacing and repairs.

How long has Kiddles Sports been operating, and what is its history?

Kiddles Sports has been a fixture in downtown Lake Forest for over 50 years across three generations of ownership. Ron Shlifka purchased the shop in September 1968 when it was a hardware store carrying Schwinn bicycles; in 1972, his son Jay transitioned the business into a full sporting goods and shoe retailer.

Does Kiddles Sports create custom apparel for teams and organizations?

Yes, the shop specializes in creating custom screen-printed and embroidered apparel, uniforms, and accessories for sports teams, schools, park districts, businesses, camps, and organizations, with the option to add names and numbers for personalization.

What type of shoe fitting service does the shop provide?

Kiddles Sports offers expert shoe fitting that includes gait and foot fall analysis to match customers with footwear suited to their specific biomechanics and performance needs, drawing on over 50 years of experience in the field.