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Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.

Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.

SN children

I have 5 weeks and needs help

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mymatemax · 29/07/2013 23:14

I need to find ds2 some new boots for school.

They must have good ankle support
Be Velcro, def NO laces
an adult size 6
and black.

I just cant seem to find any, kids Velcro boots stop at a Size 2
I did find a pair of mens but smallest size was a size 7 (he is really only a 5.5) and £85!!!

Help otherwise he'll be going to school barefoot!

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BreadAndJamForFrances · 30/07/2013 00:30

How about these My son has a pair and the laces only need tying the first time, then he can take them on and off with the Velcro. They have great ankle support, my son wears them for Hypermobility Syndrome.

mymatemax · 30/07/2013 10:49

They look good, his size are £70 + vat OUCH!! But Piedro's do last a while. He has orthotic insoles.
I'll keep looking for something a little cheaper but it may have to be the piedro's :(

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BreadAndJamForFrances · 30/07/2013 16:25

Oh, sorry...I hadn't realised the price shot with the bigger sizes :(

BreadAndJamForFrances · 30/07/2013 16:30

Oh, and if the boots are for a disabled child you don't have to pay VAT...

TheNinjaGooseIsOnAMission · 30/07/2013 17:13

would some of those no tie shoelaces work in a laced pair of boot? Like this or this or this I'm sure there's more too

mymatemax · 30/07/2013 18:28

I've tried the no tie laces, £11 a pair & they'd snapped by the end of the day. Will have to be Velcro i'm afraid

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mymatemax · 30/07/2013 18:29

not tried the curly ones, maybe worth a try

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mymatemax · 30/07/2013 18:29

sorry meant to say Thank you!

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ouryve · 30/07/2013 18:59

Would a zip up ankle boot be sufficiently supportive? Something like Kickers Rocket Noir?

mymatemax · 30/07/2013 19:20

Possible Ouryve, I'll have a look. He cant do Zips either but they will be less of a PITA for his TA & wont keep coming undone.
Thanks

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zzzzz · 30/07/2013 19:31

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Walter4 · 30/07/2013 23:12

Have you tried geox? My son is hypermobile and they have good depth for orthotics and are very sturdy , trainers and ankle boots.

lisad123everybodydancenow · 31/07/2013 08:24

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mymatemax · 31/07/2013 17:39

will have a look, can get him walking type boots, may have to have a word with the school about the colour as cant see any plain black

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ouryve · 04/08/2013 16:47

Just spotted these! All the way up to size 8!
www.next.co.uk/boys/schoolwear/school-shoes/4

mymatemax · 04/08/2013 23:37

Thanks Ouryve you are a star, I'll order a pair & give them a go.

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