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How important are Clarks shoes?

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MsBaggins · 02/10/2024 10:43

I have a toddler dd who has been in Clarks shoes since she could walk, the same as my older dc who still has Clark's school shoes.

To be honest I'm sick of paying extortionate amounts for ugly shoes when I could get some trainers that look nicer, are much cheaper and are still pretty sturdy.

I know Clark's are meant to be supportive for growing feet which is why I've always bought them for my dc but how important are they really?

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DoggoQuestions · 02/10/2024 10:49

Clarks used to be great. Definitely not worth it in the last 10-15 years

DemonicCaveMaggot · 02/10/2024 10:48

To put it in perspective, my DC grew up in the US where there wasn't a Clark's shoe store and I didn't hear of a mass outbreak of foot problems at their schools due to a lack of Clark's shoes.

HighPrecisionGhosts · 02/10/2024 10:48

I think Clarks are poor quality.

We used to go to an independent show shop and get shoes that fitted well and lasted until.out-grown. Superfit do some great styles.

I am a believer in the main pair of shoes being sized correctly, good sturdy quality and a good fit for growth.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 02/10/2024 10:46

There are definitely better or equally as good brands out there - Clark’s is only a brand after all.

I think there are meant to be issues with wearing trainers all the time re foot support though.

Anoisagusaris · 02/10/2024 10:44

Clarks shoes aren’t actually that great. Brands like Startrite, Geoxx and some others that I can’t remember are much better.