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.

A truly cavernous store, with a fantastic range of quality outdoor clothing. Fleeces, waterproof…read morejackets, boots, running tops etc. by some of the top names like Berghaus, Weird Fish are found throughout the store. All good quality products, expensive perhaps, but opting for good quality clothing when you're out walking is always a better idea, than going for the cheaper option. This store offers a decent level of discount though and there are good bargains to be found. The staff are helpful and genuinely knowledgeable about their products which is refreshing. I could walk around this store for quite a time and find lots of things I would actually want to buy, which is saying something as I normally enter a store, immediately buy what I want and spend minimal time browsing.

This is an excellent shop for all your requirements for outdoor sports. The range of goods sold is…read moreamazing, if it is for outdoors then they sell it, they have a tent display and changing rooms adn a knowledge of their products that you don't find many places these days. They are part of the same group as millets, but tend to have the more upmarket brands. This is a big well maintained shop with plenty of staff to help you out. Yes the products are pricey but I believe that you get what you pay for. You cannot beat this place for all your outdoor pursuits, clothing is unbeatable. This is situated on Ventura Retail Park so plenty of free parking.

On entering this bright shop, I spy an oversized promotional tennis racket on the wall and make the…read morejoke about the giant that I imagine the sales person has heard a hundred times before. On the contrary, it turns out that she's delightfully charmed by my quip. Particularly big on sales of tennis kit, accessories and tennis wear, many other sports are catered for including swimming, running and darts. They have some kids swimming toys in stock. The ones in the shape of stick-like seals wearing swim goggles that parents or swimming teachers throw in for kids to retrieve from the bottom of the pool. At £11.99, I'll have them, as they are £15 at the pool I go to. At these prices, I'll be back in soon to score some darts too.

I like Maurice Robinson Sports, mainly because of the name. It harks back to a bygone age when…read morefootballers hung up their boots and either ran a pub or opened a sports shop. For many years, as a kid, I was taken by my Granddad to the now defunct Harry Parkes shop in central Brum. Harry played for Aston Villa in the 1940s and 50s, and my old Granddad was a fan, so that's where we went for my boots. Similarly, in the 1980s, George Graham had a sports shop in Cockfosters, North London. By the time I went there to attend University in the early 1990s, Graham was managing Arsenal but the shop remained. I'm not sure if Maurice ever played professional sport, but given that this is a very old school sports shop reminiscent of times gone by, I rather hope that he did. See, this isn't your stack-em-high-sell-em-cheap sports emporium typified by JJB and the like, this is a small shop that carries only one or two of each item, yet still manages to cater for pretty much any sport you can mention. We've bought swimming stuff for our sun, tennis balls, and, most recently, a gum shield for my wife, who has recently taken up the terrifying sport of Roller Derby. On each occasion we've been in the staff have been friendly and helpful and, should you not find what you're looking for, are happy to order it in.

Puma, Nike, Umbro as well as Lacoste are some of the brands of clothing you will find at Sports…read moreBox. There are plenty of jeans on show that's for sure. You will not find any football shirts at Sports Box which will disappoint football fans. In fact there are no sports teams shirts in the shop. No doubt this will have an impact on whether customers visit Sports Box or not. There are plenty of clothes on offer at Sports Box for children ranging from jackets to t-shirts to coats etc. I'm not sure adults would want to buy sporting wear from Sports Box and to be frank I would not blame them for going elsewhere. Don't get me wrong the staff do make you feel welcomed and will help you if you need their assistance but I would say Sports Box is aimed at more children and teenagers rather than adults.

Nike factory outlet.. The have great stuff here its all Nike branded and it very very reasonable…read moreprices. Its not the latest designs or styles but its like last season or ex stock they can't sell. Mens Trainers average in from £20-40 a pair depending on discount amount. Good if u wanna by a few pairs in one go. Good for gym clothing men's shorts £5-10 tops £10-20. Stock is limited so go grab yourself a bargain. Parking outside costs £1.60 for two hours and cheaper for 30 minutes.

The prices at Redfins are amazing. The prices are much cheaper than alot of bigger places that sell…read morethe same brands. They seem to have a decent range of items and don't stock really cheap rubbish that breaks the first time you use it, they have better items like rods in the Warrior predator series. Overall I bought the Warrior predator fox rod, which is really good for the price, and a load of bait and floats the delivery was extremely quick and arrived the next day, so i had no problems at all. Would certainly buy from again.

Wonderful tackle shop, recntly moved to this bigger premises, 1 mile from home, open Sundays and…read moreoften later at night. Very friendly, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, tell and listen to fishermen's tales; good bait, amazing array of tackle very competitively priced. Staff very informative, and friendly and other anglers always in shop talking fishing so plenty of up to date information and tips. Simply the best tackle shop I have ever had the pleasure of being in since Chapman's at Saltley viaduct Birmingham in 1950's. Fantastic Match and real fishing area with stick floats, centre pins, small hooks etc and a separate huge area for those strange people wishing to drag in more carp with all those silly alarms, bivvies and stuff. I believe this area is good too but I have not yet ventured into it.

Rather like Maurice Robinson in Kings Heath, this is a Sports Store from a bygone era. In the days…read morebefore retail parks, online shopping and massive emporiums like JJB Sports and the like, this is the sort of shop where you would have come to get anything sport related, whether your chosen game was cricket, football, swimming, running, tennis, or anything else for that matter. Dr Sports stocks a little bit of everything, so given the size of the place the stock of each sporting item is limited compared to what you might find in a larger outlet, but what they do have on offer here is reasonably competitive in terms price. As usual with a shop such as this, they will attempt to order in anything that they don't have in stock.

This is a standard sports shop. I came in here to see if they sold sports bras and unfortunately…read morefor me, they did not. However, whilst I was in there I had a browse around and they do sell a variety of other clothes, such as sports vests, shorts and trainers. They also have a variety of sports equipment, such as tennis rackets and footballs. I did find it quite uncomfortable in there as the man at the counter just stared at me as I walked around the store, which is not ideal when you're looking for a bra. There was also no one else in there when I was there, which is a shame as I think it may be the only one on Harborne High Street, although it may not have been a busy day for the store! The prices are not too bad and the sportswear consists of a variety of brands. I would go in again if I needed some more sportswear, but not just for a browse.