Hi, I am based in Collier Row so local on Mumsnet Havering....... I thought I'd share something that might interest other parents etc. has anyone heard of SKIDS shoes? My friend from Hornchurch sent me a link on facebook about them. I checked the website and since then I bought a pair for my 7 year old daughter to wear early next year as her Clarks are getting a bit tight and scrubby looking! Anyway the SKIDS shoes turned out to be better than I thought. The selection of styles are quite a lot especially for girls and they are all made of leather, also handmade which I've never heard of before? My daughter can't wait to wear them when she goes back to school next week :-) the shoes are very pretty and my daughter says it's very comfortable. I always buy school shoes from Clarks so i thought I'll try other brand for a change and i must admit I am pleasantly surprised! Worth checking it out. it's called skids for kids shoes www.skidsforkids.co.uk