Research!

With so many sports gear shops out there and with so many brands to choose from, it would be wise to shop first before you make your purchase. Although it may be tempting to just go for the cheapest items for frugality purposes, it may not be a wise and practical decision in the long run. Especially if we're buying team sports gear and equipment for the whole team.

Look at the features, check for durability, and check out other people's feed backs before you make your purchase. A good resource on the net is ShopWiki. You can actually do your research there AND purchase from there as well.