This shop looks small but is stuffed with a vast range of sports equipment, kit and clothes. Lots…read moreof top brands too, and I'm always surprised at the big range of sizes they have tucked away. Very helpful staff on hand with good advice. They offer racket re-stringing and can order in anything they haven't got in. Parking directly outside makes it so easy too.

This is the best place to go to if you're looking for high quality hiking gear. You can trust…read moreeverything you by from this shop - just ask for a bit of advice. The shop staff are highly knowledgeable and helpful but you'll be lost for awhile first in the treasure trove of hiking and climbing gear. Absolutely fantastic and worth every minute you spend in this shop.

A great place to buy your quality/premuim outdoor kit. If they don't have your required piece of…read morekit, they will happily find an alternative or order an item in for you. A very pleasant shopping experience, with some great advice (rather than sales talk). You don't need to be an adrenaline junky to shop there.

What a great shop, a gem! I stumbled on this excellent shop only recently as I took a short cut up…read morea side road ext to Gap kids. The Guys in the shop were soo friendly and knew their stuff. I am an amateur runner just starting out but they also seem to cater for all runners including the much more advanced than me! This didnt stop them advising me on what shoes were appropriate for me without making me feel like I wasnt important to them, as some athletic shops do if you are not part of the elite. They also have a rather impresive running machine that they can film you to chech your running style. I hear they moved from a smaller unit down the same street, I guess great service and good products does pay off!!

A shop that focus on running shoes and clothing and has staff that are older then 20 years and even…read morebetter know what they are talking about.

Ironically, this ugly warehouse-style building by the side of an urban road contains everything you…read moreneed to enjoy the great outdoors. It's recently been taken over and the new manager is really friendly and has introduced some new ranges, so it's well worth a visit. As the name suggests, the focus is on outdoors clothing and equipment, so expect fleeces, walking trousers, raincoats and walking boots. There's also a good range of camping equipment, ranging from tents to caravan gear, camping stove and dubious looking mountain food. Think Millets, but bigger. If you're not used to outdoor shops, it's great fun looking at the gadgets like 'sporks' (half spoon, half fork) and 'platypuses' (water bladders in backpacks with a giant straw). If you are used to outdoor shops, you'll be bound to find something here. I must confess to being a bit of an outdoors snob, but there are some really good bargains here, especially with waterproofs, and you can't go wrong with generic camping bits and bobs. There's even a new and improved rock climbing section with all the basics. It's probably the best place for rock shoes and harnesses in the area and the manager can give some very useful advice. There are sections for fishing, running, cycling and even skiing, and whilst this is in no way a specialist shop for any of them, it's big enough to have a reasonable range of basic items to satisfy the enthusiast's immediate needs. Go and buy lots of fun gadgets and look forward to your holidays, when living in a tent suddenly seems like such a fun idea.

A great place if you like the outdoors as the name implies. They have a great range of products and…read morealso offer a price match policy and they honour it. They offer a discount if you purchase one of there discount cards and it can amount to considerable saving for just £4.00 per year.

This is well known amongst University sports teams, as it provides the kit for lots of college…read moresports. It's been around for nearly a century and really knows its stuff, which isn't to say it's necesarily the best, but the staff are knowledgeable and polite, the items are of good quality, and the prices, while not cheap, aren't extortionate. It caters for non-university teams as well, with items ranging from basic t-shirts to embroidered uniforms. You pick the material (eg: Nike), the sizes and the design, or you can specify a bespoke design if it's not one they already cater for. The shop's got a nice feel to it - not too cluttered, and it feels sort of vintage and English, with photos of cricket teams on the walls.

This is a handy little shop if you're into your sports - this is full up to the top with all kinds…read moreof equipment! I went with a friend to get a badminton racket and spent a long time just choosing, as the selection was great! There's a range of most items starting at your basic stuff for beginners, up to professional quality items for those who are a bit more keen and experienced. A range of prices too. There's quite a few photos of college teams, so the shop obviously caters for a few university sports. Recommended to us by someone who's into many sports - give it a try.

I love Freespirit. It's not the cheapest place, but it's a bit less pricey than some of the other…read moresurfer/skater stores, and it's got some really nice casual clothes. I particularly like the summery skirts, although I can't seem to quite get the right size. The staff are very friendly and happy to recommend things and have a chatter. They have some nice backpacks which are great if you like to cycle around Oxford - easier to carry than a satchel or a shouler bag. The best thing, though, is the flipflops! They really are the comfiest in the world, and worth every penny. They sell lots of flipflops, but you'll know the ones I mean the second you try them on. They also do them in different sizes, which is definitely worth looking for. Top tip: Buy your summer stuff for next year at the end of the season; it's much cheaper and simple bikinis, sandals and summery accessories won't go out of fashion from one year to the next.

A decent old-style cycle shop. Best suited for the casual or cycle to work rider but not really for…read moreanyone with a proper/higher spec mountain bike. Basic services available (nothing with disc brakes or full-suss) and even bike washes.

Our commuting bikes received an excellent service at a very good price. The staff were friendly and…read morehelpful, and we got our bikes back the same day too. Would really recommend.

I first went to the shop to buy some cross country trainers, which they had a large amount of for a…read moremiddle - sized shop. They have alot of womens, mens and childrens running clothing along with a really large range of sporty food items i.e energy gel, which looks like a thick blue capri sun. They have waterbottles, pens etc. They have lots of specialist equiptment for sporty people, such as Lacrosse sticks - i dont know how much they are meant to cost, but these were more than £100! There ate woggles, swimming cotumes and goggles. They had gum guards, hockey stick tape and lots of hockey sticks. They had a few PE kit bags, but maybe should have a few more. My favourite thing about the shop is the display of the running man.

From the owner: We Simply Love Sports! At Simply Sports we offer a wide range of sports gear, equipment, apparel &…read morefootwear for tennis, cricket, running, swimming and so much more.

After having training sessions with Sophie for more than a year, I can't recommend her enough. She…read moremakes training very enjoyable, whilst motivating me to achieve my best. I feel so much better, it's one of the best choices I have ever made!