Great to have a new sports hop in town. So many of the them have closed over the last few years…read more Good they are on the rise. Lots of range in spots brands. And a great choice of women's sports clothes. Which is good compare to the likes of JD sports etc. Though the gear is all very expensive. You can buy it well cheaper elsewhere.

This is a fantastic store full of gym gear and trainers for every sporting need. Loads of gym…read moreaccessories and advice from the staff. Big selection of football boots and strips. Also a huge selection of sports fashion wear like tracksuits and hoodies. Store is big, bright and clean.

Sports Direct sell a huge range of sports clothing, footwear and equipment. I called in today (15…read moreMay 2016) and was surprised at how busy it was for a Sunday. It's a well laid out store covering two floors and I spotted the 'Go Walk Memory Foam Sketchers' I wanted straight away. A helpful Sales Assistant was available immediately to get my size so I could try them on and she took my shoes to the counter for me so I could purchase them. With a 30% off sale, speedy service, a great selection of items and because I was literally in and out of the store within 10 minutes, I have to classify my shopping experience in Sports Direct as perfect.

Sports directs always has the biggest sports clothing range around…read more Can get things for great value.or you can also pay extra here if you don't compare around. It annoys me that you can never reach the things on the high rails. There are also not many staff around to help with this or shoe sizes etc. Also the changing rooms are usually locked. On top of that a lot of the stuff is my on the correct rails. So you have to hoke lots.

Located within Holywood Exchange retail park, Decathlon is the cheapest sports shop (warehouse)…read morearound. No matter what you're looking for Decathlon will have it. They have everything from Canoes to Dart Boards. Often with cheaper sports shops you sacrifice quality for price but this is not the case at Decathlon. They sell their own brand items called Kipsta and I must say that these aren't great quality but likewise they sell big name brands like Nike and Adidas at a lower price than other High Street stores. This Decathlon is huge - you could spend a full afternoon here wandering through the isles. I would make a list of what you want before visiting or else you'll come out with a new home gym and nowhere to put it. Great parking is also available - really handy if you are buying a bigger item and need to cart to the car.

Massive store and very tempting. You go in looking for one item and end up coming out with half a…read moredozen other things. They have equipment for every sport that you could think of racket sports, Kites, windsurfing, swimming, running, horse riding, boxing, biking etc etc I have bought many items from decathlon and found the quality good enough and all at very reasonable prices. I have bought cycling helmets, gloves, goggles, clothing and ski equipment, many big name brands are available and at better prices than other sports stores. They have a loyalty card scheme too.

Podium is a huge sports shop located in the slightly strange location of the Montgomery Road, not…read moreanother shop in sight so you have to make a journey specifically there. No great hardship I suppose. They sell all manner of sports and outdoorsy stuff for adults and kids. I tend to get my gym gear there, often in the sale and usually pay around £20 for really good USA Pro bottoms and £10 for a top. And it lasts for ages even after being constantly washed. I also take the kids there for football boots, tennis racquets and mouth guards (which seem to be swallowed up into some black hole on a weekly basis). They give 10% discount to pupils of some Belfast schools so it's worth asking if your kids' school is one of them. There's a large range of Canterbury tops and bottoms. Canterbury is the must have casual brand these days and pretty expensive, but Podium often have reductions going on which is when I but a few pieces. If you need trainers, Podium is a good place to head to as they have a huge range and the staff actually know which shoe is best for different types of sport. My next purchase is going to have to be the dreaded football kits for my 2 boys. What on earth is the attraction of over priced nylon shorts and tops in lurid colours? Clearly a boy thing. Podium 4 Sport Ltd. ,Belfast, Castlereagh,

This sports shop on Montgomery Road would be my favourite. The shop is massive, very spacious and…read morewell laid out. There are a lot of different types of bikes, accessories and bike specialists to help with any enquiries. The shop stock a good range of Ulster & Ireland rugby shirts etc along with other clothing and sports lines. There is a good range of football and rugby boots and a really good collection of Asics trainers. There is a Ticketmaster in this store which is great for getting concert/event tickets. I never have much luck with Ticketmaster online so this is handy. If you are a frequent customer they offer a 10% loyalty card that you just show at the till for extra bargains! The staff are by far the most friendly and helpful from any sports shop I have been in.

Ah haaaaa.... yet another sports shop in the city. I really do not know how they all seem to…read moresurvive with such intense competition between, what are more or less identical stores. JD Sports in my opinion is a bit of a runt compared to the larger and perhaps more prestigious JJB chain. For a start it's smaller and has a much denser range. It also focuses primarily on the clothing aspect of sport rather than the accessories to go along with it. This store hasn't been open all that long but when I called in today it was absolutely heaving with families and youngsters eager to get the newest football top or a new pair of boots.

This place seems to have sprung up overnight. Located in premises that have housed countless…read morebusinesses over the last few years Sweatshop will be trying to catch the attention of Belfast shoppers. This is a specialist running shop that sells all sorts of running clothing, trainers and accessories. It seems pretty well stocked - with all major brands available. One thing I noticed they had which I liked was an in-store treadmill. I like the idea of slipping on a pair of trainers and trying them out before you buy them. Sort of like a test drive in a car - makes sense to do this really. I noticed that a lot of the stock had been discounted in the same style that Sports Direct discount - by that I mean that items are automatically applied with discount to appeal to bargain hunters. When I entered the shop the staff were keen to help me and I was asked on two occasions was I ok or 'just having a look'. If you're a keen runner get a jog on and head down to Sweatshop, you'll probably find something you need - remember the Belfast Marathon is only 3 short months away?!

This is a fantastic sports shop for any avid runner or gym bunny! They have an excellent range of…read morecurrent season trainers for great reduced prices. Quality brands like brooks, asics, new balance, karrimor along with the usual Nike, adidas. The staff are trained to fit shoes for fallen arches, stability, neutral running etc. They have a decent range of outdoor trek shoes too. Lots of snazzy gym gear for both male/female.

This new Lifestyle has been fitted out to resemble an industrial underground rave rather than a…read moresports shop. Neon signs everywhere and a minimal exposed feeling, although to be fair it's still a great sports shop! Located at the Corn Market entrance to Victoria Square it's hard to miss. The store has been sectioned off in to fashion, a boot room, sports zone and shoe area. It's divided by the neon signs I mentioned. It's deceivingly large and stocks the largest range of EPL football shirts I have ever seen. There also seems to be a real focus on local sports too with Antrim GAA and Ulster Rugby tops among those on sale! When I was in it seemed well staffed - I was asked on a few occasions if I wanted help but I was just having a wee nosey! Nice addition to Victoria Square and a great look and feel about it!

New edition of sports clothes in Vic square…read more Huge selection of: Football kits Swimwear Tennis gear Gym gear Running trainers Fashion trainers Nice lay out with modern neon lights that split up the different sections. Treadmill provided for customers to try out trainer comfort which is helpful edition. Staff quite helpful.

Everyone knows what to expect from JD sports right? Trackies, runners and general sportswear…read more I really have an aversion to wearing sportswear. My friends laughed when I started going to the gym in a pair of retro Nike shorts (okay they were more like hotpants), my good t-shirts, my green or yellow converse and (sometimes) full make up. Oh dear! I also once tried to listen to Brian Eno's 'Music for Airports' whilst working out. It's an ambient album, so that was all kinds of wrong and gave my boyfriend at the time much amusement! I just can't bring myself to putting on a pair of those horrible white Nike runners or a tracksuit. No thanks! Anyway, JD sports don't have to worry as there are plenty of people out there who bloody love tracksuits and Nike air macs and they're always in here spending their dole on them! (A low blow but it's funny right!?!) This store is one of the busiest in town and offer some good sales on sportswear.

As someone who is sad enough to read more of my reviews, I have reviewed the JD Sports in Bangor…read moreand it got a good mark despite me striking out really badly with a girl who worked there. "Our pledge to all our customers - When you come to JD we will deliver you the Best of the Best. We only have the Best gear from the Best Brands. We always take pride in bringing you more exclusive footwear and clothing using only the best materials with exceptional attention to detail. We work with the Best Brands to bring you elite styles that are only available at JD - You simply cannot find them anywhere else. So rest assured...... when you come to JD, we only supply the Best of the Best product." This is what they say about themselves and behind the corporate bunk you can be sure that the service you get here is pretty good. The odd time in this particular store I have found the staff to be a bit bored and uninterested but I can't really blame them. All the stuff in here doesn't really do it for me so I'm really judging on the staff and general ambience. Both of them could be better on occassion but its not like that will put you off buying a pair of Nikes.