Ardsley | Women’s Sporting Goods

Ardsley is a Waltham-based women’s sporting goods retailer that bills itself as the first women-only sporting goods store in New England. It carries activewear, footwear, recovery tools, hydration and nutrition products, exercise gear, accessories and books, all curated for women athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Brands in its lineup include Senita, POPFLEX, VIM & VIGR compression socks, Tailwind Nutrition and Levelle, alongside its own Ardsley apparel and items like soccer balls and self-defense rings.

The business is family owned and operated, founded by David and Michelle Lopes, who each grew up outside Boston surrounded by strong women. Seeing rapid growth in women’s sports but no store devoted entirely to women’s athletic and wellness needs, they started Ardsley to fill that gap. Its mission is to champion women in sport by building a marketplace and community hub where performance, belonging and ownership intersect, supported by local events and partnerships.

What to Know

• David Lopes runs a running club in Watertown that ties into the business’s community work.
• The full product range can be shopped online.
• It is listed by the Watertown Business Coalition.