My gym shoes were not cutting it anymore so I decided to invest in a proper pair, and because I…read moreneeded them, I popped into Achilles Heel, which is about 5 minutes from my flat, to find a pair. The staff were great - they seemed to find me the perfect shoes (not the most expensive), they were almost.... too helpful, if that's possible (?). I am not athletic in any way, shape or form, and they asked a lot of questions I couldn't really answer, but, the put up with me...Anyway, they have a HUGE selection of shoes - running shoes, walking shoes, etc - and sports clothes, all at very decent prices. I thought they'd all be quite pricey but I was wrong. The staff know what their doing, so if you need a good pair of trainers, or sports shoe-wear, I'd recommend a visit.

My son is starting the crosscountry team at school, so we stopped in to get him some running shoes…read more They really took the time to find him a pair of shoes that were comfortable and tailored for his gait. No, it ain't cheap, but I'm really glad we came here to figure out what shoes would be best for him. Now I regret not picking up some new running shoes for myself!

Okay, so the reviews below have pretty much got this business covered…read more But I have a little nugget of information about this place which needs to be shared. Not only do they sell a wide range of Ugg boots - metallic silver and gold styles included - they also sometimes include them in very generous sales. So every once in a while it's worth popping into Greaves, heading up to the second or third floor, and checking out the state of their Ugg prices. One time I was greeted with a beautiful pair of gold Uggs for the bargain price of £60. Let me put this in context for you, they're normally a HUNDRED and sixty. Sadly, they only had them in size 8. I did try them on, but even I had to concede that with my size five feet I looked like a clown. Definitely worth checking though!

Greaves is pretty much THE place to shop for sports equipment of any kind if you don't know where…read moreto go. I've been there a few times, and every time, I found exactly what I was looking for, and that I could not find elsewhere. From gift rugby/football jerseys to swimming or running equipment, I always found exactly what I was there for. The staff is very friendly and takes the time to help you properly. The range of brands and items is not as large as in other stores (but if you want more choice, their other glasgow store is a bit bigger I think!), but it is still 4 stories of products and as I said, there will be what you are after! (Ok, you can blame me if it's not the case:)) In terms of price, well it's all mainly big brands, so you won't find cheap deals there, but you can be certain it's going to be top quality.

New opening on Sauchiehall street but these guys are well known for selling sports products to…read morepeople who don't do sports a bit like selling ice to the Eskimos. What's there? Inside is like an Aladdin's cave with most sports wear that you could ever want weather it's for kids, women or men. There are rows and rows of trainers & gym shoes in lots of styles & colours. They stock a wide selection of clothing also with bags, and smaller sporting equipment. Prices Sports direct is possibly one of the cheaper options to buy sporting equipment, clothing or shoes. Outside the door there are lots of brollies for when it's raining. Overall good value for money

I can't help but feel this shop would do a lot better if it changed its signage. I mean, a blue…read morebackground with tacked on gold letters? This is 2010 not 1972. However, Man's World does remain one of the handiest clothing outlets on Byres Road on account of its stock of uniforms for nearby schools. Confusingly, despite what you would assume to be a fairly self-explanatory name, it also does well through the renting of dresses. As for the fashion, well i have to be honest and say I've only ever bought socks from here. Good socks, admittedly, but I'm not sure the quality is matched by the rest of the stock which appears to be a little tired and dated. Worth a look though for every day essentials.

There is something decidedly sweet and endearing about this place. Even though, it looks rather…read morepast it and has a strange mix of stock; it is, I reckon, the handiest and most decent male clothes shop on Byres Road. It has good quality materials and this is reflected in decent - not taking the pee - prices. However, my main YAY! for this shop does come solely from an experience which happened a couple of weeks ago. The boy's mother came up to Glasgow for the day and while I was hard at work, they went for a stroll. On this stroll, the boy was bought some brand new, spanking clean socks by his mother. Not, really the kind of thing I would normally make a big deal of. But for the past month he'd been wearing either socks with massive holes in them or purple thermal numbers of mine. Who knew a pair of new, clean black socks could be so so sexy??

I used to exercise a lot, then I stopped, and now I need some motivation to get back into it. I…read moredon't know about you, but for me I am (solely) motivated by purchasing pretty new exercise clothes, which is how I ended up taking a detour into Sweaty Betty one Friday afternoon. First things first - this shop is baltic hot roasting warm. I guess it's called Sweaty Betty for a reason. I felt like I'd done a class of Bikram Yoga by the time I left, and that was just from having a browse. Now, onto the clothes. These aren't your dull, uninteresting workout clothes. They're bright, colourful, stylish and very drool-worthy. They also sell sneakers, workout accessories like running gloves and yoga mats. The downside is the price - you aren't talking cheap stuff here, as a pair of leggings will set you back around anywhere between £40 - £90. I got chatting to the staff members who are possibly the friendliest people on the planet and they told me about the free fitness classes offered in-store. Free, you say - that sounds like my kind of thing. There's yoga, HIIT and a special class called Fly, Flex, Flow which they are just doing for a few weeks. To get into these classes you need a Sweaty Betty card (free) and you sign up online. I'm definitely going to give one a try and then treat myself to some shiny new leggings as a reward.

Hi, I'm Fiona and I'm a gym addict. There I said it, although my daily gym check-ins probably gives…read morethis away. Sweaty Betty is a haven for me, so many gorgeous clothes and colours and stuff I would happily wear shopping or to lunch post gym. Confession, I've never bought clothes from here. But knowing friends who have, the stuff is great quality. (I'm just waiting for pay-day, and a sale is currently on, so will make a purchase soon and re-review.) I visited here thanks to Denise telling me about an event to do with nutrition and sport, also sponsored by Juice Warrior and Healthy Nibbles. The staff from all companies were great, but the lady from Sweaty Betty who had a PhD in Nutrition led the talk and was so honest. It's lovely to see a brand have passionate employees who were all forms of gym-goers, from runners, to yogis. They also offer free circuit classes, yoga, and runs. Just check on the blackboard beside the changing room.

The entire stock of this shop seems to consist of printed t-shirts with themes that are vaguely…read moresport related. Mainly formula one and related car sports - this place does have some quite funny t-shirts. My favourite is the one that says very simply "I am the Stig." My mum keeps threatening to get one and wear it entirely for the purpose of making my brother cross. To be honest, it would probably be worth it. (Even though this shop isn't very cheap...) Great for gift buying - here you'll find a t-shirt suitable for even the most difficult to please man in your life. Also worth a trip just for a bit of entertainment!

Do you like The Stig? Do you like to think of yourself as The Stig? Do you know someone who is The…read moreStig? Than stop by Wheels of Sport and buy yourself a t shirt. All I could see in this store was a shrine to The Stig. You would think he was the 21st century Jesus the way his status is elevated in Wheels of Sport. Stig tees, mugs, life-sized cut outs - can't be avoided. There was probably another limited amount of stock in here not relating to The Stig. I suppose there is, and if you're interested in F1 then you might enjoy it. I for one can't stand it, hence my review. I don't mind a bit of Top Gear every now and then, but I only tune in for the cross country races with planes and suchlike. If you like The Stig, you'll find this place a hoot. Otherwise, you'll pretty soon learn that its specialised formula is somewhat limited, and you'll swerve by it.

With many outdoor gear shops around Glasgow, this shop has to be one of the biggest that l have…read morebeen to. This outlet has a water feature in the centre of the shop floor & a gas fire that keeps the store warm. There is an upstairs area that has a cafe where you can buy a hot drink & bite to eat whilst you shop. There is a large selection of waterproof jackets and accessory says well as the usual scarves, hats and gloves with some items being on sale. Good solid boots, shoes and trainers as well as climbing gear & tents. Helpful staff dotted around if you need any help or advice.

Went in to book a long overdue service for my road bike. Ended up buying a new one altogether…read more Craig, the supervisor of the bike store was brilliant from start to finish. Knowledgeable, advisable, approachable and very honest. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better service. A great team.

Not so much destination shopping as bargain hunting. Go Outdoors is one of those massive superstore…read moreplaces with everything from bikes to tents, hiking boots to kendal mint cake and a tonne of other stuff that I have no need for until the zombie apocalypse. It has to be said that if the dead start to rise this is first on my loot list. I'll need to get my 'oh fuck rucksack' properly stocked. What do you mean you don't know what an 'oh fuck rucksack' is? It's a rucksack you have stowed away in the cupboard under the stairs with various bits of survival stuff, food, etc. that you can grab if the world as we know it is coming to an end. Yes I read and watch far too much disaster stuff and might be a bit of a worrier! Given that the dead are not currently roaming the streets and that society isn't crumbling we concentrated on looking for a warm winter coat for smudge. That said she'd still need to be warm in a nuclear winter, dual purpose shopping! They have a good selection of kids outdoorsy clothing and especially jackets and coats ranging from economical regatta ones right through to seriously spendy Berghaus ones. Thankfully she fell in love with a middle of the range Craghoppers one. It's waterproof, fleecy lined and has a great hood so the poor sausage is getting no lifts to school this winter. While we were there g found a long list of cycling gubbins that has now been added to his 'I need all this now' list and I found a really cozy warm winter coat that might be worth investing in given that a denim jacket is not really the most sensible bit of outerwear for a Scottish winter. Poor puff was the only one of us not really catered for but she'd has so much fun riding in the trolly and pulling things off the displays that I don't think she minded one bit. It has to be said that finding a member of staff in here is virtually impossible. Even when it comes to actually buying something and handing over your money you just can't find any staff. I left g to pay while I got the kids in the car. By the time he had payed I'd got both girls in and buckled, returned the trolley and checked the news app for any signs of a coming apocalypse, not somewhere to come if you are in a rush to leave town and head somewhere more remote and safe.

I have always been drawn in by outdoor shops. This place is more of an outdoor superstore. The…read morefirst GoOutdoors in Scotland and it has been popular ever since. GoOutdoors offers great value outdoor gear in exchange for a membership fee. Please remember that the amount you save in one trip normally covers this membership fee. They have just about the widest amount of outdoor gear from any outdoor store i have ever seen. Men's, ladies and children's clothes and shoes. Camping and caravanning kit and accessories, climbing, canoeing, cycling, running and horse riding also feature. Now they represent every area well but aren't specialists into any area in particular. Shop with care. Watch out for their great bargains and if you are desperate for something reserve online and pickup in store. Staff are quite good. Some better than others but as an outdoor type I just want somebody who can find the size of shoes I'm looking for.

The ladies that make up the Lululemon Glasgow showroom team are awesome! They are always welcoming,…read moreeager to assist, and love getting involved in their city. If you've been to a Lululemon in the states or Canada, please note that this is a showroom. It's very small and does not often carry the latest styles or prints. They do carry all the staples and typically have quite a few items marked down (you have to keep an eye out for the purple stickers). The only downside to Lulu in the UK is the pricing. The only difference on the tags is the currency sign in front of the number. If a pair of wunder unders is priced at 98#s that means that it retails for $98 USD. It's definitely a huge jump in price, but if you need the items that bad you'll pay the increase in prices. They offer free community classes on Saturdays and Sundays and frequently feature new recipes and exercies on their Facebook page. If you're new to Glasgow and are eager to join the fitness world stop into the store and check out the variety of information they have about various studios and clubs in the area! One last thing - they do not accept cash under any circumstances. Cards only. Prepare accordingly.

Yes, the price tag is a bit shocking, however, a friend once said, Lululemon is to a fitness…read moreenthusiast what diamonds are to normal people - and that is a perfect analogue: this fitness gear may be expensive, but it is also beautiful and lasts for ages and ages. I first came here for one of their Sunday boot camps, a challenging free class that both my boyfriend and myself could take part in. After the class, we had a nice chat with staff members and fellow class participants over some snacks delivered by the Whole Foods Market. Months later, we returned for some wardrobe update (mainly for the boy, but hey, those rose patterned leggings were just meant for me). Not only did we get all the help and advice we needed, but the girls even remembered us and greeted us like friends they just didn't see for a long time. Absolutely amazing!