Cheap and cheerful! Ok, so you're not going to be getting Harvey Nicolls quality clothing, but…read moreyou're not expecting that are you?! Good place to get more casual clothes, you can get cheap acessories too such as bags, shoes and jewellery. The way fashion trends go this day, something that is in one minute is gone 5 minutes later, so why break the bank!!

You can pick up some great bargins in here not only is it cheap but they have all the latest…read morefashions. Friendly staff who give you advice about what suits you is ideal

I don't think I've ever been into Sole before but I was actually really surprised by the huge…read moreselection of shoes they have on sale. Not many of the casual shoes are really to be my taste, being more the kind of thing a slightly unfashionable dad trying to look cool might wear. However, they have got a really good selection of smart shoes, that make it a good option if that's what you're looking for and going to Clark's makes you feel a bit too much like you're eight years old and shopping with your mum again. The two staff in Sole did something annoying in that the shop was so quiet they kind of just followed and watched me and my girlfriend as we browsed the shoes. It was slightly unsettling.

Great place to get skate trainers! They sell brands such as Etnies, Vans, DCs etc. They also sell a…read moregreat selection of womens trainers if youre after something a bit different, as skate trainers for girls aren't always the easiest of things to come across! They sell shoes and boots too for both men and women, they were one of the first UK suppliers of the infamous UGG boots and still stock them today. As well as shoes they sell bags in different shapes and sizes from funky little handbags to mens rucksacks and large holdalls. I love this shop and would recommend it over other high street stores any day!

Faith footwear is a great shoe shop for women in Preston. They sell all sorts of footwear in the…read morelatest fashion designs from trainers, high heels, to boots. They also sell umbrellas, handbags and shoes accessories such as shoe horns and polish. The staff are always friendly and say hello when you walk through the door. They are always happy to help too and don't mind if you ask them to try on lots of different shoes and size. Another good thing about faith is that they do go up to a size 9 and have a wide leg range in their boots. They aren't the cheapest shoe shop around but the shoes they do sell are top quality and in my honest opinion worth the extra money. If you are on a budget its worthwhile looking out for the sales at Christmas, summer and spring time as many great bargains can be had.

I'm not a lover of shopping for clothes - so much so that I'd probably do two mammoth shops a year…read moreand that's it. Choosing tactfully to go on a Sunday at opening time, it was a wise move as I was in and out of the Traff in less than two hours. It was THE perfect visit and Banana Republic had a bit part to play in that. The store is decent sized, light and airy (mens is on the ground floor with womens upstairs - which was refreshing as we usually have to trek upstairs, ladies!). They're owned by Gap Inc but it has a more upscale image. The clothes are all nicely displayed, all the sizes are there and the friendly staff on-hand to help. One of them kindly offered to pop the few things I'd picked to try in one of the fitting rooms whilst I perused the rest of the shop (a sales ploy most likely, but it was still appreciated). I felt like I was in one of those expensive shops you see celebs in on Rodeo Drive, with a personal shopper and staff who know what you want before you say anything. Great clothes and a great store, you made a reluctant shopper happy.

The store has been relocated to an old administrative building of the club. I think the location is…read moresmaller but still plenty of stuff to go through. Also a ticketing department ajoins it.

Clarks has a wide selection of shoes for men and women. There are plenty of styles and colours to…read morechoose from, and the prices are affodable. This store is reasonable organised and the staff are very effcient and willing to help their customers.

Excellent shop - always call in here when in Blackpool as I know I'll always find something. Good…read moreprices, with great sales at times too. From officewear to casual wear, DP has something for everything. I love the different styles and also the variety of mix and match styles. The shoes, as mentioned, are great and are chosen to match with the shoes on sale also. A definite must when shopping!

2 words - Gok Won. Loads of fab clothes, maternity wear is lovely. Plenty of room. Lots of changing…read morerooms.

If you're after a pair of box-fresh sneakers to go with the cool threads you've just bought from Oi…read morePolloi or Thomas St. Post Office, head to Size? A tiny store-front at the bottom of Market Street, it's run by a chain but looks and feels like an independent boutique with great music, enthusiastic staff and a mind-blowing range of sneakers, trainers, baseball boots and hi-tops. As well as all the big labels, they stock exclusives from Fred Perry, Puma, Nike and Adidas Originals. When I popped in yesterday, they also had a full set of the new Adidas collaborations with Jeremy Scott, Redman, Kazukit and Nizza Colabs. When I mentioned liking the former, the guy smiled and said they were out of my size already and were expecting the rest to fly out by the rest of the weekend. The lesson? If you see something you love at Size?, snap them up!

The genius of this place is that despite being a rather successful regional chain, it lets you…read morebelieve that it is a small independant gem, which in turn makes you feel like your trainers are a real find- just don't look in JD Sports if you want to avoid disapointment! Added to this is the free magazine which really gives the place a community feel- you belong because a guy called Mike on page 33 says your trainers are 'fly'! Despite Size's tiny proportions, it's glass front shows off all of it's wares, sucking you in from across the street like a road safety ignoring tractor beam- when will you be happy Size?! When one of those taxis finally catches me as I zombie across the road?! It's obvious that the guys inside know their stuff as Size stocks only the very best. From classic Nike Air Max and Converse to up to the second Pointer and Tretorn, the stocklist is idiot proof.