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The new Leeds trainer store where rare pieces go for up to £15,000

Kick Game has just opened its biggest UK store outside of London outside Trinity, bringing rare and limited-edition trainers to Leeds

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 8th November 2021

Kick Game has just landed in Leeds, bringing some rare and luxury trainers worth thousands of pounds to Trinity Shopping Centre.

Whether you're choosing a fresh pair to wear on a night out or looking for a collector's special, the value that trainers can now fetch at auction is limitlessless.

Bringing the best of luxury trainers to Leeds, Kick Game is a new sneaker store that stocks an abundance of designs - some fetching as much as £15,000 a pair.

Kalvin Phillips, rapper Lil Yachty and YouTuber Chunkz are amongst some of the stores' most recent customers. The Leeds United footballer was said to have been on hand at the opening to support the biggest Kick Game store to open outside of London.

The walls are covered in rare trainers at Trinity Leeds' newest store. / Image: Trinity Leeds
The Parra x Nike Dunk Low SB ‘Abstract Art’ are available in all Kick Game stores / Image: Kick Game

Bringing accessibility to the trainer market, Kick Game showcase all of their trainers in plastic wrap, allowing customers to see some of the rarest collectables in person for the first time.

One of the most expensive pairs inside the new Leeds store is a pair of Dior Nike Air Jordan 1s, which have previously sold for an eye-watering £15,000.

The market is only growing for streetwear and Kick Game plan to bring more limited edition shoes to the city.

If you don't want a rare pair of Jordans but still need some trainers that stand out, prices start from £180.

Image: Trinity Leeds
Kick Game Leeds is now open to the public. / Image: Trinity Leeds

The store is located opposite H&M outside Trinity Shopping Centre and will open to the public 9 am - 8 pm Monday through to Saturday. On Sundays, the store will open from 11 am - 5 pm in line with Sunday trading laws.

There will also be a second store opening in the North. The Arndale Centre in Manchester city centre is noted to be the next location for the popular store, stocking only the "best in hard-to-find sneakers and the latest on-trend streetwear".

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Someone has organised a 5k run around Leeds Festival this weekend

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Leeds Festival is back for 2026. Credit: soph_ditchfield

It might not be the first thing that you imagine taking part in when you're at a festival - but there will be a 5k run taking place at Leeds Festival.

Ticket-holders will be invited to put down their warm can of breakfast cider and instead lace up their trainers for an easy 5km jog around the festival site.

The Leeds Festival 5k is being organised by Lee Mutemi, who proposed an on-site run on TikTok and got a surprisingly strong response.

Runners will meet outside the main arena entrance on Saturday morning (so don't party too hard at Chase & Status Live the night before).

The meeting point is slap bang in the middle of the two main camping areas.

The meet-up will start at 9.30am, with the intention to start the run at 10am.

"I'm very surprised how many people are actually tapped in," Lee said. "I genuinely thought it would be like one or two people."

He'll also be giving away some t-shirts from his brand PRSPEKTV on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Lee said in a video on TikTok that just a few short years ago he was working as a bartender at Reading Festival - and now he's attending the huge music weekend as a content creator instead.

He said: "This is to show that Leeds Festival is that festival."

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Leeds Festival returns to Bramham Park this weekend, taking place from Thursday 27 August until Sunday 30 August.

Headliners this year include Fontaines DC, Raye, Charli XCX, Florence + The Machine, Dave, and Kasabian.

This year, Leeds Festival will also reveal a brand-new stage layout, with five new stages to explore.

Read more: Leeds Festival 2026 – lineup, tickets, travel, stage times, and more

Featured image: @soph_ditchfield

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Iconic Leeds United pub The Moot reopens after six-figure refurb

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The Moot Hall Arms, Leeds' favourite football pub, has just reopened its doors after a six-figure refurb.

The iconic Leeds United pub is still covered in local sports memorabilia and merch, but there's even more of it now.

That's because The Moot has now expanded across two floors and three bars, including a brand-new bar and events space upstairs, The Changing Rooms, created to celebrate the rich history of Leeds United.

That extra space is ready for busy matchdays and the full seven-days-a-week programme of events and deals, which includes live music, karaoke, bingo, quiz nights, and more.

And operator Claire says she wants to the pub to be Leeds city centre's best-value sports and entertainment venues, with pints available from £3 in the week.

The popular Craft Union Pub Company venue has reopened its doors today to the bigger, brighter pub, ready to once again attract football fans from across the UK looking to experience its unique atmosphere.

The 'significant' refurbishment includes new decor, bars, furniture, lighting, toilets, and entertainment facilities, like nine TVs, two large projector screens, and three Sky boxes.

Over this weekend and the bank holiday weekend, there'll be DJs, live music, karaoke, themed events, and special guest appearances from former Leeds United favourites Stuart Dallas, Mel Sterland and Noel Whelan.

Inside The Moot in Leeds
Inside The Moot in Leeds
The new 'Changing Rooms' bar at The Moot Hall Arms
The new 'Changing Rooms' bar at The Moot Hall Arms
There's still plenty of Leeds United merch everywhere
There's still plenty of Leeds United merch everywhere

Claire, Operator at The Moot Hall Arms, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be reopening and finally showing everyone what we've been working on.

"Over the last five years we've worked extremely hard to build The Moot into something special. We're proud of the community that's grown around the pub, the friendships that have been made here and the reputation we've built among Leeds United supporters.

"This investment is a huge vote of confidence in the pub and what it has become. We've managed to make The Moot bigger, better and more versatile, while keeping everything people love about it."

Sport remains central to the venue's identity, with the pub continuing to show Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Premier Sports coverage throughout the year.

When it's a Leeds United fixture, the full matchday experience will include pre- and post-match DJs, live entertainment, and full sound for games.

Claire said: "We want The Moot to be much more than somewhere people simply come for a drink. Our ambition is to be one of Leeds city centre's best-value sports and entertainment venues, with something happening every day of the week."

New artwork in the windows
New artwork in the windows
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Alongside its sporting credentials, The Moot Hall Arms has also earned recognition for its commitment to charitable causes, raising more than £100,000 for charities and good causes, supporting organisations including St Gemma's Hospice, Leeds Women's Aid and NECS Uganda.

The Moot's team has also travelled to Uganda in recent years, sponsoring the education of four children, delivering aid and supporting community projects within local villages.

For Claire and her team, the most important thing is ensuring The Moot remains true to its roots.

She said: "We’re passionate about keeping the Moot accessible and affordable. At a time when customers are watching what they spend, we want people to know they can still come into the centre of Leeds, have a reasonably priced pint, watch live sport and enjoy entertainment without spending a fortune.

"Most importantly, we want The Moot to retain its personality. It’s still going to be loud on matchdays, full of Leeds United memorabilia, packed for big games, raising money for good causes and putting on entertainment throughout the week – there’s just a lot more of it now!"

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Featured image: The Hoot Leeds

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