Intersport Bathurst assistant manager Beau Yates says the store has struggled to sell a single pair of boots in the past three weeks as sporting competitions remain off the fields.
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Competitions for the likes of rugby league, rugby union, soccer and Australian rules have been temporarily suspended as the Federal Government tries to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Other items at the store, however, are proving popular as the Bathurst community adjusts to life under the coronavirus social restrictions.
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"Obviously, it's been pretty slow in the last couple of weeks," Mr Yates said.
"We haven't sold any football boots or protection gear in the past three weeks.
"I think the thing that is keeping us going is the fitness stuff, like indoor bikes, treadmills, weights, dumbbells and boxing gear.
"Family games like table tennis and basketball systems have been selling well, too."
Mr Yates said exercise clothing and shoes have also been doing well.
"We've sold a bit of footwear, because there's a fair few out and about exercising," he said.
According to Mr Yates, the current period is usually one of the busiest times (the other being Christmas) for Intersport.
"Any sale is money through the door and it's great for us to still be able to open, but it's a shame for the shops that can't open at the moment," he said.
In order to reduce the potential spread of coronavirus to staff and customers, Intersport has also changed its trading hours.
The store will now be open from 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday.
