I am actually surprised i didnt find a single review for this place. Wynsors world of shoes without…read moreany guesses sells shoes and sometimes a few accessories which may not be shoe related. Well, I went there along with a friend and quite liked the fact that they had everything well stacked up. They have a wide range from the budget ones to the branded ones. Everything is stacked according to sizes so unlike other stores that want you to roam the full store and keep wasting your time hoping to find something that you like, Wynsors keeps it simple. If you know yourshoe size, you just walk over to the shelves that say your size and you will have all the varieties stacked up in a single place which in addition to their friendly customer service earns them the extra star. The budget range are moderate quality and a good for someone on a strict budget imho. Their branded ones are good as well. make sure you browse their website before you go as they may not always have everything in stock but if you ask, they will happily order one for you in store and call you when the order is ready.

Jeffery West seems to conjure up images of Dracula and gothic, mundane wolf ridden woods. Think of…read morethe darker side of the occult and that is Jeffery West. The shops have been descirbed as a little scary and creepy but really, there is a lot of clever articstic arrangement behind the goods. Quality leather shoes are sold here and you can expect to pay around £135 for some styles. If you are a fan of Schuh's Irregular Choice range then you will most definitely love Jeffery West. They also have an excellent range of mens accessories such as cufflinks. You will find some pretty unusual gifts here for christmas or birthdays. I would imagine that the style conscious indie/gothic type of man would shop here. Don't be put off byt the creepy window displays, the staff won't bite.

Jeffrey-West make the most amazing mens shoes. I've been buying them for a number of years now and…read morewill probably continue for many years to come. I really like the Leeds shop, small and friendly, and a real destination for me when in Yorkshire.

Are you looking for an affordable and high-quality suit? Look no further! Slater Menswear Leeds…read moreprovides everything you need, from design, professional advice to fitting. We were served by Richard S, who is a friendly and experience staff. The service that we received was the finest! He found a suit that fits me perfectly (finally). He also provided advice on what shirt and tie go well with the colour of my suit. On top of that, Slater provides a free alteration service. What more do you want? I highly recommended Slater Menswear Leeds whether you are looking for a suit for official events, graduation, work, wedding, etc.

Slaters is absolutely huuuge! It has a massive range of formal attire for men including a well…read morestocked shoe section, kilts and endless suits, shirts and ties. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable and clearly take pride in their job - brilliant customer service! Price-wise they claim not to be beaten and even state that if you find the same garment cheaper elsewhere they will give you it for free! The selection for men is vast and should meet the needs of any formal wear shopping man...unless he wants something really unusual. There is also a section for women which is rather small...or microscopic by comparison to the men's section, though they do have a catalogue that you can order women's wear from with a bit more range but quite basic designs. If you're a man looking for formal wear I would definitely recommend trying Slaters.

Although the shop name might indicate that this place, or 'zone' if you will, contains many choices…read moreof shoes, this does not in fact hold true. Expect, as you enter, to be barely greeted by a lack lustre sales zombie and confronted by a world of bland and naff. So many times I have been tempted by their promises of cheapdom and thought, foolishly, that I might at least find one diamond in the rough. To this day it has never happened. I can't even place what it is, the quality is definitely lacking but then even the market has stylish cheap items. It's mostly, I believe, down to the fact that every item is just ever-so-slightly unconvincing - it looks similar to a decent pair of high heels but somehow the style of the toe just makes it look ugly. It looks like a nice pair of boots, except they added those horrid tassles. It looks like a decent pair of pumps except the heel is mis-shapen. You get the idea. On top of that they seem to lack utterly in colour and variation too. Perhaps if they had a rainbow of different shades I might be conned into thinking there was some variety. But let's be brutal, that is not very likely. I'm sorry Shoe Zone - be it your bland poor quality shoes, disinterested staff, or lack of variety - I just ain't buyin' it.

I completely agree with Rowena.It's true! It's like the designer of these shoes had a spell cast on…read morethem by some wicked stepmother and was thus banished to a life of only ever designing below-par shoes,however hard they try they are compelled to add that naff tassle or that missshapen heal despite the fact that it goes against every sighted person's deepest visual instincts. Strange. The one thing you can be sure of finding in here is comedy slippers. If that's what you happen to be looking for you may yet avoid disappointment! ...Just thought I'd add a note to check out their website...soem of it is a littel unexpected!

You can't really beat Clark's shoes for quality. I remember being taken as a child at the beginning…read moreof every school year, well just before it started of course, for a fitting in the ever so proper machine contraption, whereby it would accurately measure my feet, of which I had and still have two odd ones. Grand. And then an assistant would pull out all the cutesy styles in my size and my mother would send back the ones she deemed inappropriate for school, and I would try on the remaining ones, pick my favourite, and we would leave with two pairs, as I would invariably destroy the first pair before Christmas. I was that clumsy. I like to think I've refined myself a bit these days, but when it comes to properly shoes, I'm not talking fashion shoes to go out with the girlies, but tidy work shoes that require me to be on my feet or out representing at an event and such, and I need something that's firstly comfortable and with some semblence of style, I always resort back to Clarks'. Funny how stuff like that stays with you. My official tidy boots, the boots I live in for walking around when required to be in a suit are Clarks and they don't cause me an ounce of trouble. All leather and beautifully made, comfortable, practical, hardwearing, and not hideous. Clarks' still cater to children, and it still amuses me watching a child getting fitted for new term shoes, and the styles have got a bit more child friendly since then, but they've got a bit more fashion friendly all around. Men, Women and Children, they even do the odd handbag, and the shoecare that everyone tries to sell you but you never want to buy. Styles reflect the fashions, albeit a more practical foot friendly version. Still irks me that they never sell the Clarks' Originals range in any Clarks' store I've been in lately, but you can't have it all now can you.

Not for the latest trends admittedly but for quality shoes ad good fits Clarks' is your place. My…read moremum likes their shoes as they do a great range of foot support shoes. Prices are higher than average but well worth it as the quality and expertise of the staff mean you'll buy a solid and reliable pair of shoes which will last you years. The shop is big and there is loads of choice for men, women and children. It is next door to Barratts so there are a lot of competing sales - which is great for us as the consumer! A great shop selling quality shoes.

Moda in Pelle have a large following of ladies who love quality, stylish and unusual footwear…read more There's always a large arrangement of ladies court shoes, boots, sandals, bags and accessories. I used to have a friend who worked here and I seriously think she spent all of her wages on the shoes before she'd even been paid! I'm a huge fan of the court shoes but find that none of the boots here fit my calves. If, you me, you have legs like a rugby players, steer clear of the Boots section. It's depressing to say the least. Moda in Pelle do have a higher price bracket than avergae. A pair of basic flats will cost you around £55. However, the quality is good from my own experience.

Moda in Pelle sells women's shoes in a range of fairly average high street designs with a few pairs…read morethat stand out as unusual. There are a broad range of styles which includes something to suit most tastes from four inch statement heels to simple flats. But don't expect to find any trainers or 'casual' shoes! The interior is clean and minimalist with panels of bright pink vintage-style wallpaper adding some character. Prices are above average for high street - expect to pay around £50 for ballet pumps and over £100 for more daring heels and boots, but judging by Rachael's comment this is hopefully reflected in higher quality.

Despite being quite a small shop, this Aldo manages to pack quite a lot in, with a wide range of…read moreshoes for both men and women, as well as hand bags and accessories. Aldo's prices are about average high street prices, or just above...their range appears to reflect this with most styles pretty standard for a high street shoe retailer but with a few standing out a as bit more fashion forward. For blokes , unless you're going for 'casual loafers' or 'sports shoes' you have to abide by the current apparently unbreakable fashion rule that is irritatingly long pointed toes. I must admit I'm getting a bit tired of this look. To me, most guys wearing a pair of these shoes just look overly-self-consciously trendy but it appears a man would have to try pretty hard to find a non-pointed toe on the high street...unless venturing into Clarks or Slaters. It has actually got to the point where a man wearing a more rounded toe will probably look like he's making some sort of fashion statement...cue rounded toes coming back 'in'. Yawn. But if you like your toes trendy and pointed there's plenty to choose from! So to sum up, Aldo's not breaking any boundaries, but probably serves the average shoe-shopper well.

My first experience of Aldo Shoes was wandering past and espying some rather fab looking biker…read morestyle boots that were a bit slender than actual biker boots with a bunch of fab buckles and shoe bling, being a sucker for footwear I wandered in and picked them up expecting their price tag to read £300 plus, colour me pleasantly surprised when they came up at £140. Further poking around, led me to see another buckle clad biker boot for just £90, a quick sniff test and, yes, it was leather. Why hadn't I taken the plunge before? It's always been a place I'd walked by and never felt compelled to explore. Is it because I've got an uncle Aldo and I was avoiding it through disassociation? I'm not sure. It could be down to the fact that every time I've wandered by the store is absolutely teeming with people, or that I prejudged it to be super expensive and beyond my budget. My sensible shoe/non sneaker budget is always less than my kickass sneaker budget. In addition to women's shoes they do a range of men's boots and shoes, although on first glance, your man in your life would have to be a bit on the metrosexual side, as styles are more on the exploratory fashion conscience side of things rather than practical Clarks' types. Some of the selections are hit and miss, and as a demographic it's hard to decide if they're targeting the older middle aged crowd, the fashion conscience students, or the teenagers with far too much money yet a healthy appetite for switchblade stilettos and thigh highs. Hmmm. The last time I went in sale season was still in bloom, and due to busy periods staff were a little fraught and run ragged from traipsing up and down stairs, one imagines. More comment on that when I go back for my boots, preferably at a quieter time.

The winter boot search was well and truly on. Having failed to find a sensible, waterproof, flat,…read moredecent looking boot so far in Leeds I was thinking of sacking off the whole search and just wearing some wellington boots. At least I would have dry feet. I didn't have much faith in Barratt fixing this for me, but spied what I imagined to be the perfect pair in their window display. Black, check, waterproof, check, nice, check! So I went in. I very nearly got distracted by a hoard of other non-essential pretty shoes, such as some lovely jade suede heels, but was put back to the real mission by my boyfriend. I asked the lady if she could show me those lovely ones in the window in a size five please. She said I should ask for them upstairs, in the *cough* children's section. Hrmph. So the one pair of reasonable, sensible, decent boots I could find were children's boots. Unhappy me. I went up and luckily they go up to a size 5 in kiddy shoes. I tried them on and they were comfy so I thought I'd just go for it. £25 they were. For an adult that is pretty good, but for kids shoes? Man alive! Pretty expensive. Thankfully I am not a child. As for the boots, the still look cool and have survived a good 2 months so far. One major problem is that they are a bit lethal on any shiny/wet surface. Be it rainy pavement, icy road or indeed waxen floor I am sure to fall flat on my behind unless I concentrate real hard at walking. And no one should have to use brain power to walk, surely. So, again, I worry for the kids. But still. Can't judge them on one pair of children's boots. Overall, they offer a large range of pretty looking shoes and boots. Prices tend to reflect quality - extra medium all the way. So not amazing, but not awful either. And the boots have kept my feet dry at the very least, so I'm happy about that.

I think this is good for cheap shoes, I picked up some cute flats there for £30 and they are still…read moregoing strong a good 2 years later which is way longer than I'd expected or even hoped for! They are really comfy and a good fit (and I am a size 7 ladies).. The staff are really nice and I have bought quite a lot of shoes from Barratt which must mean I like them because I never repeat my business if I don't like them. One thing I would say is don't get flip flops from there, you can get them cheaper elsewhere, and they are exactly the same, same labels etc for up to £10 difference which is a lot (a whole other pair of shoes, or a top!) Shop around, but if you want a reliable pair of flats, office shoes or something a bit sparkly for a special event, then go to Barratts as you won't be disappointed on choice, quality or price.

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.

Hasseen exclusive wear is just one of the many sari shops on and around Roundhay Road. It stands…read moreout for me because it has some exceptionally beautiful elaborately beaded garments which seem to be of a higher quality and level of detail than the pieces in many of the other sari shops. Some of them really are gorgeous, in vibrant gem colours with intricate patterns of gold and silver beads painstakingly sewn in. It would be worth a visit just to drool over them even if you don't intend to buy anything. The most elaborate garments are suitably more expensive than their less-detailed counterparts, with a very elaborate tunic top selling for £85.Though I'd be worried if it sold for any less considering the work that must have gone into it! If you want to experience the real beauty of traditional South Asian fashion then I would highly recommend Hasseen.