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School shoes for teen DD - Where are you buying yours?

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coldishfeet · 20/08/2019 20:30

DD needs new black shoes. Preferably lace-up and leather. My usual go to shops are failing me. Where are your teen DD's shoes from and what are they like?

Shoes must be formal shoes and not black leather trainers or plimsols.

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Rhinosaurus · 21/08/2019 07:23

Scala Brogues from Clark’s

keepingbees · 21/08/2019 07:21

Tk Maxx? I've got my DD some from there before. Or my DS usually finds some he likes in Sports Direct as he hates the stuff in Clark's.

MsTSwift · 21/08/2019 07:21

I got some party shoes from m and s after a few wears all the paint chipping off. Can’t imagine getting proper school shoes there

bookishtartlet · 21/08/2019 07:16

DMs are popular at my school (teacher). I wear them too, they last forever.yiu have the Mary Jane option if no laces allowed. What benefit does no laces have on learning, I wonder?

DrWAnker · 21/08/2019 07:16

DMs from Schuh.

ChippyMinton · 21/08/2019 07:10

DMs from Schuh, they do children’s sizes up to 5 for £70. secure.schuh.co.uk/productReview.aspx?icode=2401277020

DD has had hers for 2 years and they look perfect still.

applepieicecream · 21/08/2019 07:09

M&S are excellent. I bought fir both kids last year and lasted perfectly

TooOldForThisWhoCares · 21/08/2019 07:05

Yes @foxyknoxy30 Schuh... www.schuh.co.uk/womens/schuh-assure-black-flat-shoes/1316957060/

strawbmilk · 21/08/2019 07:05

I walked past office the other day as they were setting up a window display of back to school shoes x

MsTSwift · 21/08/2019 07:03

Every time I have got cheap shoes from a non shoe shop they have fallen apart. How on earth would £20 Primark shoes survive school? Never again. Clark’s or Russell and Bromley

Tigerbandage · 21/08/2019 07:02

Start rite impulsive, chunky brogue up to size 8 available in leather or patent

Troels · 21/08/2019 06:59

Dd has had the same style of black leather brogues from Clarks each year, they have lasted well. these

foxyknoxy30 · 21/08/2019 06:53

Schuh?

TooOldForThisWhoCares · 21/08/2019 06:51

Last year we got some plain leather lace ups from Schuh. Think they were around £30.

MyOtherProfile · 21/08/2019 06:45

Vans

user1494050295 · 21/08/2019 06:44

M and s lace ups got a pair this week for 34£. Brogues for a girl

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coldishfeet · 21/08/2019 06:31

leather the asda shoes we're leather not large.

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coldishfeet · 21/08/2019 06:30

Where are you buying DMs from? Are they £100+?

Last 2 years she had boys brogues from Asda for appx. £20! They were large too. Her feet are fairly wide at the front with narrow ankle so a more rounded toe shape is best and a lace system which helps the shoe hug the ankle at the back. I think the Clarke brogues we tried and they weren't a good fit.

Is prefer to spend up to £60 but tempted by the DMs as they'd likely fit well.

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northerngirl2012 · 21/08/2019 02:19

Last year we got DM black shoes for DD 12 and for the first time ever, she’s outgrown them rather than her shoes falling apart. Bought same again

Spacerader · 21/08/2019 02:11

I’m off to get my daughters shoes tomorrow. Hoping a find a decent pair for her massive size 8 feet. She is only 12 next month. I feel in the next year or two shoe shopping is going to be very difficult if she keeps growing

raspberryrippleicecream · 21/08/2019 02:08

Also, the website is very good and has free returns, or did last time I used it.

raspberryrippleicecream · 21/08/2019 02:07

DD had black Doc Martin shoes at that age. They've lasted really well, and are still useful four years on.

Tigerlily49 · 20/08/2019 22:50

Startrite brogues here from independent shoe fitters, although you could order online. I believe they go up to size 8 or 9 now (DD is size 7).

ThePhoenixRises · 20/08/2019 22:48

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dementedpixie · 20/08/2019 22:47

Dds are hamble oak brogues from Clarks

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