Now I'm no rugby player, (I know it's hard to believe, the beef cake that I am) but if I was I…read morewould probably go to Bulldog Sports Co for my rugby shirts. They have a wide range of sports wear brands and will also customise any team or corporate wear for your needs. They provide services for the likes of BBC, Newcastle Falcons and The Leeds Rhinos. I have heard that The Leeds Rhinos are what some would call 'metrosexual' and like to look good, so I'm sure this place does a good job. The staff are typical macho sport fans but are nice as pie...(mm..pie) and as well as making and selling sportswear they also do trophies.

Size? is for brand lovers. Aimed at men, the ground floor is full of trainers, from standard high…read morestreet variety to limited edition high top Nikes. A metal staircase leads you down to the basement which is Adidas land. If only to gaze in morbid fascination at the freak of branding that is the Adidas leather couch complete with buttons! Any Adidas lover will be at home here, surrounded by classic tracksuits and exclusive collections. Upon ascending the stairs you see that each step denotes a key moment in the history of Adidas, elevating the importance of the basement store to something of a museum exhibit. Up to the second floor (this shop really is huge!) and you find the more general clothing with a variety of brands including fread Perry and Lyle & Scott. The gear is pricey but a little more varied and interesting than the usual suspects in the Adidas dungeon. There are loads of lavishly branded t-shirts, expensive jeans and some vintage-look cardigans and checked shirts...but I can't help but feel you'd be better off buying true vintage for a quarter of the price rather than paying through your nose just for the addition of a tiny embroidered logo. If you like labels of a certain ilk and don't mind paying a hefty chunk to do a bit of free advertising for your favourite brand then you'll probably love Size? If you're not into labels and are shopping on a budget then even the friendly and enthusiastic staff probably wouldn't get you over the threshold!

So you want a new pair of sneakers, but you don't want the run of the mill generic styles seen on…read moreevery Nike and Adidas loving teenager living in or around a city centre. If its high tops or retro cool, basketball kicks or skater shoes that take your fancy, then definitely take a trip to Size if you fancy something different. One of the pleasant rarities with Size? The staff actually know what they're on about, there's a passion for the collections, and if you ask, there's usually an answer. That's without mentioning the content, the collections are unique, which is probably evident in the price tag; your average pair of Converse are going to cost you more at Size, but they're more than likely different, or limited edition, and for any sneakerhead, it's a bonus worth the price tag. And that was just the first floor. If the giant Converse boot on the ground floor doesn't tickle you (it still amuses me to this day) then there's the basement, dedicated to the uber-cool Adidas Originals brand. Everything is organised by colour palette and is typical of the Originals brand, again it's a bit pricey, but if you're a fan of the brand it's totally worth it to pick up something fairly unique. Once you've hit Adidas, jump in the lift, take the two floors up and get off at the equally uber-cool clothing department. Again there is staff on hand to provide informed answers to questions, and that's not forgetting the chance to browse the familiar brands with a different twist to them. If you like the idea of your Nike and your Lyle & Scott, or your Adidas and your Stussy all under one well informed, friendly and varied roof, check out Size on Vicar Lane, Leeds.

Jo Brand Junior sells a huge range of school wear covering what would appear to be most or all of…read morethe schools in the area, including blazers, sweatshirts, ties, shirts, trousers and skirts. They school PE kit and accessories such as school bags. Alongside school uniform Jo Brand Junior sells occasion wear with formal dresses for girls and suits and waistcoats for boys. Although there are a rather daunting number of school uniforms to choose from, the shop is laid out in an organised way and all the products are clearly visible. The woman who works there seems friendly and helpful so you can expect good customer service if requiring help with sizes/styles. All parents of school-age children in Meanwood must be very grateful for the existence of this little shop so they don't have to travel further afield to get their kids kitted out for school.

Though it caters especially to, triathletes, Triangle is obviously similarly popular with what I…read morelike to call monathletes - the less super-human of us who only really participate in one sport. Of course, if you're going to Triangle, your sport needs to be swimming, cycling or running (in chronological triathlon order I believe), and if you do regularly engage in one of these sports it is definitely worth popping down here. For hard-core triathlon-loving folk, they sell specially designed modern tri-suits, for aquatic people swimming gear and goggles and for those tireless joggers running shoes and heart rate monitors. But it is the cycling aspect of the business which is undeniably the strongest, as they sell a large selection of performance bikes, cycling shoes and clothing, mileometers and other gadgets, and bike repair parts. I went with my dad to get his old road-bike fixed and they had it back to us in a couple of days for what my dad says was a pretty cheap repair cost. If you're unsure about this shop, just tri it. You'll love it.

Bought some walking boots from the Headrow store on Sat 16th June and when I went to wear them last…read moreweek the hook that the laces go around 'pinged' off. The Mr took them back to that store and had a real carry on trying to get a refund as they couldn't change for the same size. (I'm not about to type up his rant as it already nearly made my ears bleed!) I went into the Crown Point store today and i think it must be a Employee requirement to have qualifications in pure ignorance! When I eventually found and assistant (as the staff stood around doing nothing behind the counter can't possibly venture outside of the till point to help you!!), he was a bit slow in actually picking up the train of thought that I wanted to check for 3 different trainers in the same size- I wouldn't think this complicated however he started to walk off (I hoped to get what I'd asked for) but then came back and said 'sorry, I can only check for 2. Erm- I'm asking about 3 pairs, but what you're telling me is that you will got check for 2 pairs and then come back, give me them and then go for the other pair- absolutely absurd! Not only did he then head off to get the 2 he'd 'allowed' he brought me a 4 & 5 in one pair and nothing of the other. I abandoned my quest and went to stand in line to pay for the walking boot replacement. The queue for the amount of staff available was nonsense! They are the slowest till merchants I've ever seen! You are asked at the till if you want to 'buy' a horrific 'carrier' bag as they don't carry the stock of bags in to accommodate the 'shoe box size'- strange, I though as a sport shop selling sport shoes they would have the correct bags at least. Must be such a daft request!!!! Anyway, I thought I was saving myself some money going in here but all I have managed to do is increased my blood pressure and wind myself up. Avoid at all costs, cheap prices at the sacrifice of your sanity and even an acceptable level of customer service!!!!!!!

I bought some trainers from the Harrogate store. When I got them home they didn't fit as well as I…read morethought. I took them back the next day less than 24 hours later only to be told they don't do cash refunds, I was astonished, they would not give me my money back under any circumstances. I tried to call the store before I went only there was no answered. I called customer services no answer, so I sent an email and got a standard letter response that didn't answer my question. So now I have sent a letter of complaints to the head office. I ask my self is this the right way to treat a customer who buys in good faith. Never again. DON'T DO IT.

Denise is an absolutely wonderful lady. She has always been the most helpful person when we have…read morebeen buying dance uniforms and shoes for my daughter and two nieces. Pointe shoe appointments with her are always so relaxed but utterly professional. Recently, Denise has offered us the most extraordinary kindness when we needed pointe shoes for my youngest niece just after the sudden death of my brother-in-law. Denise, thank you from the bottom of our hearts We always recommend Fancy Pants anyway but will definitely spread the word that your lovely shop is the place to go for all dancing needs! I hope people realise you are a true gem. Thank you

Something very unusual, I stepped inside expected a fancy dress shop and was met by a densely…read morepacked costume shop. Established by the ex-principle of the performing arts college to supply the students with theatrical garments you can get anything you need for buy and hire. From moustaches, hats and boots to all kinds of dance shoes, outfits for training and/or performances to simple leg warmers. Everything a dancer needs is in this little shop. Along side this is a wonderful shop owner who is really chatty and has a massive yet adorable dog. He is a special breed to it is safe to enter if you are allergic to dog hair.

I remember going here when I was about 16 to get fully decked out for the new cricket season, and I…read moreremember that they had everything I needed in terms of cricketing equipment. A selection of bats (from low end to high end), batting pads in all shapes, sizes and weights, and a similarly wide variety of gloves and the now essential helmets. I also remember that they were willing to advise me in terms of exactly what I was looking for and how much I was willing to pay, and I clearly remember that they knocked 10% off the total price because I told them which team I played for. So I went back in last week, and gladly, nothing seems to have changed. I'll remember this place if I ever take up cricket again.

This is a proper sports shop, not like the sport shops in town that just stock the latest fashion…read moreitems. This is what a sports shop should be. It stocks a fantastic selection of cricket equipment all year round, along with all other sports equipment. One of the major pulls of this shop is that PC Sports is the official outlet for all the local schools where you can purchase all school uniforms and accessories. A great shop on Yeadon High Street, with excellent, friendly and knowlegable staff. Well worth a stop by.

If you are looking to buy climbing gear in the centre of Leeds forget it, the best place to go that…read moreI have found is Leeds Climbing Wall. I picked up an excellent pair of boots there and I bet the sales leave a few excellent buys to be had. Being forced indoors during miserable months and working with people who liked to tour various climbing walls around the M62 I came to the Leeds wall a couple of time before living here. The routes are pretty good and the bouldering wall has been improved recently.

Good cafe, good shop and great routes. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and has always felt…read morelike a safe place for newbies. Manages to cater to all levels very well in terms of route grades. Shame they seem to have got rid of top roping options on the biggest walls - not everyone wants to lead. Bouldering has plenty of variety, changes regularly, and there's even a campus board area tucked away for the more hardcore. Personal favourite is the 'cow pats' slab route. Despite the gradually vanishing top ropes - or possibly because of, depending on your point of view - this is still the best Yorkshire indoor climbing venue outside Sheffield. Long may it prosper.

I ordered 5 items from this store without looking at reviews. Thought it being the first non…read moresponsored website on Google was good enough but was heavily wrong. Received a partial order and when contacted there is no reply. If I don't receive a confirmation email withing a week I will charge back my card

I purchased a Speed Buddy bowling machine via the website last week. Super fast delivery (next day)…read moreUpon setting it up, it was leaning to one side. I contacted Allround Cricket via the website contact form initially to ask if this was a potential fault. I didn't hear back for over 24 hours and after reading reviews online I started to feel a little nervous. However - I sent a direct email to the Info@ address and received a response within a couple of hours from Tom, who was most helpful. After we'd worked out what the issue was, a replacement part was sent out the same day and delivered to me within 24 hours, on a Saturday. I can't fault the service I have received. The issue was rectified with no hassle and swiftly. We haven't actually used the machine yet - I will update tomorrow after we've tried it out; but so far, I'm happy. Thank you!

What a gorgeous shop! Situated in one of the more run down arcades in Leeds, Upstaged Vintage is a…read morewelcome addition to the thriving vintage scene. The thing that makes this one distinctive for me, is I could tell that the owners are very selective when buying stock. In many vintage shops, it seems evident that a large order has been delivered from wholesalers, and it doesn't always seem completely genuine. There is an old-fashioned, celebratory feel on entering the family run local business. With bunting and fairy lights decorating the place, and an iconic washing line hanging from the ceiling displaying 50's style lingerie, it feels special. I can't speak highly enough of the pieces on sale. The faux fur coats and numerous jackets are absolutely stunning. I tried on a classic pilots waistcoat and jacket. Complete with gold buttons and a stripe on the cuffs, it was beautifully tailored to fit a women. Collections of tea dresses and evening gowns from the 1930's to the 1980's adorn the interior. There is an interesting shoe section of the shop, with some truly unique pairs on show. Upstairs, there are further delights in store. It is a burlesque pin-up boutique; filled with a wide range of corsets, gloves, burlesque accessories and pin-up style lingerie. Dita Von Teese would be in her element. The woman running the shop was absolutely lovely, she was patient and attentive whilst I dithered over what to try on. There is a men's section of the shop and they also sell goods online. Although Upstaged Vintage is not in an obvious location, the treasure you uncover when discovering it, is reward in itself.

Who would have thought that tucked away in the Grand Arcade was a shop that is some kind of vintage…read moreheaven? No, not me, and so imagine my surprise to nip in the other day and discover it?! According to the guys in there people often say that they had no idea that it existed, which is really quite shameful, since it has been here for over a year! Imagine that. And all the delights that I have missed. The ground level shop space has two changing rooms, which you will need, and all the glorious vintage items that you could possibly wish for. There are beautiful eighties puffed sleeved dresses, glorious gorgeous full length coats - one in particular which was absolutely divine but sadly a size wrong for me. They also have some beautiful classy hats, gloves, scarves, shirts - you name it. It's hard to actually describe the amount of beauty within, you really must go and see it for yourself. The people in there are lovely, friendly and vintage fans themselves so you won't be short on advice either! Prices are ranging, but considering they are selling high end clothing for a fraction of the original price I would call it bargainous - investment pieces. The upstairs section also deserves a special mention in its own right. Set out as a burlesque boutique it has a number of beautiful items especially collected for ladies who perform burlesque acts. There are fitted corsets galore, of the finest quality, in a range of sizes. I couldn't sing louder about such a cool and exciting place to shop. It's beyond fancy dress in every sense of the word 'fancy', it is divine! You absolutely must visit, if only for a browse.