A Leeds entrepreneur has sold over 4000 pairs of custom trainers all over the world and has been recognised at Elland Road for his designs.
ADIKOGGZ was founded just two years ago, but the small business has achieved more than 23-year-old Founder Keilan Kogut could have imagined.
Based in Pudsey, the business restore and custom-design trainers of all kinds: from Nikes to Louis Vuittons as part of their service.
The idea sparked from dying and cleaning old trainers at University, but Keilan now works alongside his dad, who quit his job to help his son keep up with the demand.
Founder Keilan Kogut works from his Leeds-based office to deliver custom-made trainers around the world. / Image: ADIKOGGZ
Thousands of pairs have been delivered across the world, with some making their way to the Dubai museums over the coming weeks.
27,000 followers keep up-to-date with the latest designs across social media and designs often sell out quickly.
The Leeds United design, featured on Adidas Gazelle trainers is one of the most popular and are constantly seen in the crowd at Elland Road.
The Elland Road inspired trainers are custom-made in the colours of Leeds United and even feature the football club's logo on the back. / Image: ADIKOGGZ
Some more recent designs include Peaky Blinders, Pablo Escobar and Status Quo inspired designs, where the tongue and back of Adidas Gazelle trainers feature one-of-a-kind designs and in colours that cannot be bought on the high street.
The business also have established relationships with some of the most well known brands in the footwear industry allowing them to use only the best products while bringing your footwear back to life.
The deep cleaning to preserve the longevity of any trainers, not just those bought from their website. There are also re-dye options available for those that want to change their trainers without having to pay full price for a new pair.
For more information or to place an order for a pair of one-of-a-kind trainers, visit the ADIKOGGZ website.
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
A 1970s-inspired cocktail bar is coming to Leeds this month from the team behind some of the city’s best bars
Clementine Hall
We've been waiting a while for this one - and it's finally here.
If you know a thing or two about cocktails, or just drinks in general, then you're going to be just as excited as us.
The very talented team behind Roland's and The Domino Club, just to name a few, are setting their sites on a brand-new venture.
Introducing Paper Plane, an intimate new cocktail bar that will be taking over the old Casa site in the city's beautiful Grand Arcade.
Paper Plane will be inspired by the glamour of 1970s air travel and will be a vinyl-only listening bar, serving a world-inspired cocktail menu alongside a carefully curated whisky collection.
The space will be lovely and intimate, with around just 40 covers, designed to transport guests somewhere completely different from the minute they step foot through the door.
And what a location too, joining a whole host of fantastic independents in the arcade such as Alfonso's Deli, Stuzzi and Sonder.
Not only has Roland's been consistently one of the busiest bars on Call Lane since they opened back in 2014, but The Domino Club was recently crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world. Now that is some accolade worth shouting about.
Paper Plane was announced all the way back in July, and just this week they have announced their official opening date.
Paper Plane will be opening its doors on Thursday 29 October, and we can't wait to welcome them to the city. We'll definitely see you there for a cocktail or two (or three).
Keep an eye for further updates via their Instagram page here.
Sophie Smith -
22nd October 2021 
