To buy high street shoes for school? Thoughts welcome

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CableCar · 27/08/2024 07:02

AIBU to consider getting cheaper high street school shoes this year, because of the cost at specialist shoe shops (e.g. Clarks)? Or is it best to have decent width fitted shoes that will last?

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sorrynotathome · 27/08/2024 07:26

All the Clark’s shops I’ve ever seen have been located on high streets.

Pigeonqueen · 27/08/2024 07:25

I think there’s a middle ground. Clarks have an outlet online - google Clark’s outlet, and you can get their feet measured in store and then look for brand new ones on eBay / vinted etc in that specific size.

SantasRubiksCube · 27/08/2024 07:17

I tried just getting the high street ones and I ended up having to replace them so many times as they just fell apart that I may as well have just paid out for the more expensive ones in the end. I suppose if you can find some decent robust ones that last more than a few months then definitely, but I never have and you don't know how well they will last until you buy them 🤷🏻

TickingAlongNicely · 27/08/2024 07:09

My DD has wierd feet.
I buy the shoes that fit but are still socially acceptable. Wherever they are from. Its Spirt Direct this year... (boys section. Girls ones don't fit!)

SensibleSigma · 27/08/2024 07:04

I stopped with decent shoes when my kids trashed them anyway.

If your dc has standard size feet, high street and replaced a couple of times is better value.
If they are very narrow footed you probably need a specialist like Clark’s.

Use shoe liners and pay attention to fit when trying the cheap shoes on. You’ve probably seen it done after enough. I know I had, when I finally gave up on expensive ones!

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