From the outside, Romida Sports looks rather dated and bland, with the shop hidden down the side of…read morea local Morrisons in Maghull village nestled between a collection of other small shops. I expected to see perhaps a small selection of various sporting goods and equipment as well as maybe a few pieces of sporting apparel. However, when I entered I discovered that Romida only sells equipment and apparel related to cricket, much to my surprise. Apparently Romida is renowned for its selection of cricket gear in the sporting world, so I guess that shows just how much I know or care about cricket (always found it a bit boring, to be honest). Whilst I didn't find the equipment and products they sold particularly useful personally, I was impressed with the very extensive selection of gear available, which makes Romida a good place for any avid cricket players to visit if they need any equipment at a reasonable price. For those of you that don't fancy venturing out to the shop itself, there is also a very useful and easy to use website from which you can order all your gear too.

As a keen cricketer Romida is like Alladin's cave for me. It is absolutely fantastic. They are…read moredefinitely leading the field when it comes to anything and everything cricket related. The service I must say really is second to none. Online orders are processed as quicker than any other online store I've ever visited. If you do venture into the store the consistency in great customer service is like a breath of fresh air. If only all retailers treated their customers like Romida do, oh what a great world that would be. Clearly the service comes from the passion of the owners which seeps through to all members of staff. They genuinely all love cricket and it shows, as they are able to offer you great advice. If you are a cricket lover or player, Romida is the only place for you!!!!!

This is one of the many shops like these in the UK and one which specialises in running…read more It has a massive selection of different styles of running trainers, clothing for men and women. I like going to this place for my sportswear because it is a lot cheaper than other sports stores like JD or JJB. They have major sports brands here like Adidas, Nike and Reebok so you know you are getting good quality stuff. This shop has been running for over 36 years so you know it is a good place. The staff are excellent here and will help you in whatever you are looking for. In particular running shoes to suit your shape etc. Take a look at their website for more information and to order goods too.

It's called Run North West now btw. Excellent service which…read moreyou just don't get off the internet. Went to the trouble of getting the right size for my daughter. Was £1 more expensive than the cheapest on eBay, no brainier really. Highly recommended

This is the mountaineers mountain shop were you will find the top equipment you will need for…read morealmost all outdoor pursuits including skiing, snowboarding and climbing. As you would therefore expect, the goods here are not cheap but you get the feeling from everyone who works here that you're in good hands and they are more than willing to point you in the right direction for what you need - I was at a recent talk by a documentary maker who I am pretty sure mentioned the manger of this store as assisting on several mountaineering films so they're pretty qualified chaps!

Ellis Brigham is a store in Bold Street that sells a fairly wide range of excellent trekking gear…read more If you are the type who enjoys the outdoors, this shop is one to look out for, as they sell everything you need to keep you well equiped whatever the environment. Those who don't take trekking outdoors to an intense level would be wasting their time at this shop as its not wise to spend so much on an item you're not going to take seriously. This is one of the smaller stores of a similar type in the city centre but does have three squashed floors to browse and knowlegeable staff to help you along.

I recently decided to buy some proper running trainers and visited Alpha Sports for the first time…read more They are a small independents sports shop that sell a range of items such as trainers, swimming costumes, rugby equipment and much more. I am not an athlete or fitness guru, however the customer service was friendly and professional. The staff at Alpha Sports are very knowledgeable about biomechanics which I learnt was important when purchasing running trainers. I got to stand on a special heat sensitive board which helped select the correct type of trainers for my needs by considering my posture and how the weight was distributed by my feet. I then got to try on differing makes until I found the right pair for me. Alpha Sports also offer gait analysis for more serious runners. I would definitely recommend Alpha Sports if you want to find a pair of trainers that are tailored to your needs. The staff have a lot of knowledge and are happy to answer your questions plus give you the time you need to find your best pair of trainers so you don't feel rushed.

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.

The internet arm of this company, Shop4Sport, took my money off me a month ago and have still not…read moresent me the goods. The customer service I have received from them has been abysmal! The worst internet shopping experience ever!

Popped in here early Saturday morning as my better half's boots had given up the ghost immediately…read morebefore we set off to take on the Watkin Path. We were expertly and enthusiastically aided by a chap who's name I unfortunately didn't catch who found us a great replacement pair (to some very stringent requirements) and went very much above and beyond to make sure we were fully set. I'm glad to report that the boots made it comfortably up the path and back down again and are ready for their next adventure. Many thanks!