CS^2 (that is CS Squared) is a sportswear shop in St. Johns Precinct which offers a wide variety of…read morefamous brands such as Reebok, Adidas and Kickers. This shop will obviously suit you if you are a fan of branded fashion clothing, all of which are up-to-date and trendy in style. They sell everything from tracksuits to trainers and jogging wear. Prices are quite reasonable throughout and there are often special offers such as (currently) two pairs of jeans for £15. This is a place well worth browsing if you are looking for something affordable. The staff are friendly, service is good and the layout of the shop is logical, bright and spacious. Also, this shop is usually less filled with customers which means that you can often receive more attention when required.

Sports Direct shops are always worth a browse as there are always bargains to be found, albeit with…read morea bit of searching required. This is a reasonably sized branch, located upstairs with up and down elevators, and just as packed as every other branch I've ever been in. If there is a problem it's that there's just too much stock on display. It takes ages to properly look around, in places the display racks are crammed in so close it's a struggle get through aisles and in some cases items are hung high up on displays that can only be reached by ladder so you need to find a member of staff to get items for you (which then maybe makes you feel more obliged the item). But overall the chance of finding a bargain or two outweighs the logistical difficulties.

It's not just an Addidas shop here, but the range of trabs they have by the German sports giant is…read morepretty impressive. Transalpino sets itself out as a cut above the usual sportsware shop which is why they have such a good selection of Addidas - the preffered trainer of many casual - but they also have tracksuits, t shirts and parkas by Fila and 80s Casuals amongst others. If you have switched on to the influences and style in the shop, the website pinpoints the store's ethos with a still from Kevin Sampson's Awaydays - focusing purely on the footwear only, by the way there was talk of Addidas producing a Birkenhead in honour of the film! With tongue in cheek there are some good t shirts too like the Panini Casuals print just in time for the world cup.

Oh, yeah. I forgot this one. Another shop in Gostins I don't like. What the heck is this even doing…read morehere? I feel it mars the lovely aspect of this shopping arcade and is so out of place. This place sells top name sportswear and sneakers, particularly Adidas. As the others have said, if you like that kind of thing, than this is the kind of thing you will like ... I for one wish this shop wasn't here and something else more interesting and delightful stood in its place.

For me the JD brand and its stores has always been heavily associated with the 'chav' culture which…read moreseems to have engulfed not only Liverpool but the country as a whole and as such this meant I was not a fan. I have to say that having seen the JD branch in Liverpool One I have had a dramatic change of heart so much so that I have made several purchases from the establishment. From the exterior point of view the store looks modern and cool and it really entices you inside with its sleek decor and slick appearance. Once inside the display layout of the store just makes you want to peruse all of the produce and there is some quality stock on offer. My only real qualm with this place is the fact that the prices are high and the staff seem a bit distant but this is something which can be expected in large establishments everywhere.

I'm not a big brand person but Nike certainly deserves to be up there with the best brands around…read more In fact, if I had to choose a favourite, it would be Nike due to their simple logo and less outstanding clothing as opposed to Adidas for instance where you can see those 3 white pin stripes for miles (it's almost like your willing to be seen) that it would easily replace a fluorescent jacket (well not literally but you know..)! Anyhow, this stop obviously specialises in all things Nike and it does seem pricier than competitive stores within town such as JJB but they do have an extensive range to whet your appetite. Whether it's the latest trainers you're after or summer t-shirts, Nike has a decent variety on offer, none more so than at Liverpol One's Nike shop .

Excellent customer service but the story is very limited. It should be labeled as a Nike Running…read morestore because that's primarily the type of apparel that they have available...unless there was an upstairs portion that I completely missed. It's also a bit pricey, even for Nike apparel, but I guess that is to be expected in Liverpool One.

Scotts is like your all-in-one branded clothing store. If you're really into designer gear, this…read moreshop will be ideal as they sell brands such as Fred Perry, Lacoste, Henri Lloyd and Henley. These are just some of the top high street fashion names to date, so all their clothing range is trendy in style and image; there is absolutely no doubt about that. Of course because of all this, you probably won't be lucky enough to grab a bargain at this store, although they do have sales from time to time as they prepare for new season's stock. Even when there is a sale, prices are still relatively high since you're paying for the name. Not really my cup of tea but if you're keen on brand names and logos, there's no shortage of them at Scotts.

What do you call a scouse woman in a shell suit? The bride! Yes we love our tracksuits and trabs…read morehere and for some giving the UK sportswear as the urban choice of clothing is a matter of pride. Like JD, Scott's offer a huge selection of branded sportswear from big labels like Le Coste, Fila and Addidas. Considering sportswear fashion has developed so much and been adapted into many music and fashion scenes, Scott's feels a little dated. I think even many hard core scouse sneaker fanatics would find their trainer selection a little paltry compared to the many new footwear stores that seek the latest, limted edition, obscure or revamped styles.

This place is like a down graded version of a high street sports store. From the outside looking in…read moreit does not look like a great establishment and so it turns out that this is not really a top quality sports store. There is alot of produce within the store but limited numbers of each type of sportswear whereas within a high street store there would be countless numbers of each product. The prices here are reasonable but for a tad extra you could visit a more mainstream store. If you did decide a visit to the high street was more what you were after then you would find a better quality of service and of product. The staff in the store seem a little disinterested and when they do chat to you, the impression is given that they are soley interested in a sale rather than the happiness of the customer, this is something which did not impress me at all. On the whole not a great place and if you need sports kit stick with what you already know rather than trying to save cash here.

Liverpool 1, Everton 2 - ahh, brilliant. Well done chaps, after finally getting their arses into…read moregear from being light years behind most other premiership clubs in terms of marketing themselves, Everton has finally come up with a gag. Now that they have arrived in a prime location, however, EFC has a flagship store in the heart of L1. I was a little disappointed with the choice of clothing as I would have liked more casual streetwear or retro kits, however, there is loads to choose from in terms of kits - the new away kit is a clever bit of marketing depsite being bright pink as loads of mums and girls have been snapping this up - everything a young lad needs to deck out his bedroom and football related branded items.

Everton Two is the second Everton store in the city with the Everton one store based nearby the…read moreactual stadium. Compared to its counterpart, it is a lot more intricate in design and polished, serving two floors each of which sells the usual products. Everton Two is somewhat different though because it probably has more gifts and memorabilia available for your collection with some brief history to remind you as you browse through its store. You'll be able to order your new t-shirts for the new season here in advance with ease as staff are always on hand to help. If you're lucky to bump into one of the players on a special day like mine, seeing Tim Cahill then you'll appreciate the shop even more unless you're a Red of course!