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Where should I buy school shoes for DD?

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Beetie1 · 10/07/2019 13:21

DD is starting y7 in September. For the last couple of years we have ended up battling over school shoes and so I'm preparing for the same again this year.

The uniform policy for her new school is quite strict. It has to be a shoe, no boots or trainers. All black including stitching. Nothing fancy or decorative. No logo or identifiable brand.

Where can I get good shoes that will last, fit the uniform policy and keep DD happy? I was thinking kickers but they have the little labels. She had asked for slip on ballet shoes but I said no as she will be doing a 1.5 mile walk each way every day (no school bus) and she will forever have wet feet.

Any advice is appreciated.

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Comefromaway · 10/07/2019 13:36

Slip on ballet flat shoes were banned at dd's school. She always had her school shoes from an independent shop that stocked Start-Rite, Geox & Ricosta. Brogues were the most common style.

dementedpixie · 10/07/2019 13:30

Dd has brogues from schuh

Fridaycantsleepdoh1 · 10/07/2019 13:26

A lot of the girls as DSS school wore pumps or brogues. Have a look at next as there will be something suitable there

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