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Girls school shoes that aren't easily ruined?

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Helpinsuchapickle · 28/02/2017 11:03

Dd is 8 and currently on her 3rd pair since September. Admittedly cheap supermarket shoes because I bought Clarks and they fell apart last year.

Can you recommend me some that won't be ruined in weeks please?

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AliciaMayEmory · 28/02/2017 11:41

DD (9yo) has these Doc Marten shoes. They were a bit big when she got them so had an insole in them, but they've lasted well over a year and still look new. I know some will not like them as they are quite chunky, but DD says they are really comfy. She also has the boots for winter and they've lasted a year too.

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MrsHouseBrownie · 28/02/2017 11:45

Second the DMs and also hush puppies, as the sole goes up over the front of the toes.

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Sadik · 28/02/2017 13:59

DD's been wearing this style of Startrite shoe for almost two full school years now and they're a bit scuffed but otherwise totally fine.
She's 14 and her feet have stopped growing but they do them in smaller sizes too. (Though I don't know whether the style would appeal to an 8 y/o.)
I gave up on Clarks because they never did more than a couple of terms - I also like startrite because they have good measuring tools online and I generally manage to get free delivery/free returns so can avoid shoe shopping hell!

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UnderneaththeArchers · 28/02/2017 14:25

Startrite shoes here and they seem to last 5 half terms each time. But I love those DM shoes, I had no idea they existed. DD has very narrow feet and tiny ankles so I bet they would be too big on her.....

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NewPantsforaNewYear · 28/02/2017 14:26

We got some black leather Skechers from Amazon. They were great - a sporty, mary jane style with a slight rubber covered toe.

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Gileswithachainsaw · 28/02/2017 14:28

<a class="break-all" href="//www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01H5K6G14/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1488292020&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=angry%20angels%20shoes%20girls&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">//www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01H5K6G14/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1488292020&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=angry%20angels%20shoes%20girls&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

DD has the patent version of these. Have lasted pretty well

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NewPantsforaNewYear · 28/02/2017 14:28

Might have been these

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sanitygirl · 28/02/2017 15:37

These Start Rite ones are pricey, but my daughter has them and they look almost new (she's been wearing them since September)
www.startriteshoes.com/school-shoes/girls/impulsive-black-hi-shine-leather-girls-school-shoes
They're very tough

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sanitygirl · 28/02/2017 15:38

Ha just seen they are the same as the start rites linked to by the other posters above!

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christinarossetti · 28/02/2017 15:41

Kickers are also much more durable than Clarks.

A pair does my dd from September through to spring each year.

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Helpinsuchapickle · 28/02/2017 17:18

I got her some kickers with a thick sole. Fingers crossed.

She had Dr martens but it was the low ankle boot style and she wasn't allowed to wear them Angry

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