How It Works
How ShoppingCue Works
ShoppingCue helps you find sports gear that actually fits: the right size, the right level, and the right price. Tell us what you need, and our AI matches you with options from trusted retail partners like SCHEELS and Amazon in about 90 seconds. It's free to use, with no account needed.
Three Steps to the Right Gear
Step 1
Tell us what you need.
Pick a sport and answer a few quick questions, or describe what you're looking for in chat. Age, size, skill level, position, playing surface, and budget all help.
Step 2
Get matched in about 90 seconds.
Our AI compares options across our retail partners and explains why each one fits, so you know what you're buying and why.
Step 3
Buy from the retailer you choose.
Click through and check out directly with the retailer. You get their prices, shipping, and return policies.
Not sure where to start? Our buying guides cover sizing, fit, and budgets for every sport we support. Browse buying guides →
Why ShoppingCue Is Free
ShoppingCue costs nothing to use. When you buy through our links, the retailer pays us a small commission. You pay the retailer's regular price, the same as if you went to their site directly.
That commission is how we keep the site running. It never changes what you pay, and our recommendations are based on what fits you, not on which product pays us more.
| What You Get | What It Costs You |
|---|---|
| AI gear matching for your age, size, level, and budget | $0 |
| Buying guides for every sport we cover | $0 |
| Chat with our AI as often as you like | $0 |
| Prices at the retailer when you buy through our links | The retailer's regular price |
Our Retail Partners
We match gear from SCHEELS, Amazon, and specialty retailers across every sport we cover, and we add new partners often.
- SCHEELS
- Amazon
- Cannondale
- Direct Running
- Eastern Mountain Sports
- Greg Norman Collection
- IZOD
- Play Baseball
What Makes ShoppingCue Different
- Fit first. We start with sizing and level, because gear that doesn't fit is the most common and most expensive mistake.
- Plain explanations. Every match comes with the reason it fits, so you can decide for yourself.
- Budget-aware. We'll tell you where it's worth spending more and where a cheaper option does the job.
- Youth-friendly. Many of our guides are written for parents buying for growing kids, with age-by-age sizes and realistic budgets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ShoppingCue really free?
Yes. There's no cost and no subscription. We earn a small commission from retailers when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Do I pay more if I buy through ShoppingCue?
No. You pay the retailer's regular price. The commission comes from the retailer, not from you.
Do you recommend products because they pay higher commissions?
No. Our matches are based on fit: your age, size, level, playing surface, and budget. Commission rates don't affect which products we recommend.
Do I need an account?
No. You can use ShoppingCue's gear matching, chat, and buying guides without signing up.
Where do I actually buy the gear?
Directly from the retailer. When you click a recommendation, you go to the retailer's site and check out there, under their prices, shipping, and return policies.
Which retailers do you work with?
We work with a growing list of retail partners, including SCHEELS and Amazon, along with sport specialists for running, cycling, golf, baseball, and the outdoors. Here's the full list; we add new partners regularly.
- SCHEELS
- Amazon
- Cannondale
- Direct Running
- Eastern Mountain Sports
- Greg Norman Collection
- IZOD
- Play Baseball
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
What happens to the information I share?
What if a product doesn't fit?
Returns and exchanges are handled by the retailer you bought from, under their return policy. Our buying guides include fit tests to help you check before the return window closes.