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first walking shoes

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ch1134 · 13/02/2015 20:01

I'm sure this has been done before but...

Current advice on first walking shoes that don't cost 30quid please!

So annoyed, Clarks wouldn't actually sell me any in the sale after Christmas as he wasn't walking yet. Now he is. Does he have to have the proper walkers with proper support, and is there anywhere that sells them for less than 30quid? I cant find anything online.

All advice gratefully received, as I went to Clark's got measured (3E a few weeks ago), and they were no help. She said that no shoes is best, but clearly not practical for this time of year! And wasn't clear on whether soft or supported is needed.

Thanks

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Nightfall1983 · 13/02/2015 21:04

Ps CH1134 my DS was in those mothercare crawlers till he grew out of them which as he's on the small side was over 2 years old and included winter - they are gorgeous shoes IMO and if they did them bigger he'd still be in them now :)

GotToBeInItToWinIt · 13/02/2015 21:14

Ah ok thank you, that's interesting. I have to say that before having DD I had a rigid 'Clark's shoes only' mindset but not that we have some I can't see how they're superior to any others. I keep DD barefoot as much as possible but at 15 months she is becoming a pushchair refuser and wants to walk everywhere and I'm worried that soft soles just won't protect her feet enough from stones/the elements etc.

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ch1134 · 13/02/2015 21:22

Looking at the links now.

Happy Little Soles - lovely but look a bit less durable and not waterproof. Some in his size for 12quid + 4quid p+p though.

Startright - gorgeous! 18quid no postage! Helpful sizing guide too. Thanks so much myotherusername...

Sorry, no pound signs on my keyboard!

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furrybootsyefae · 13/02/2015 21:26

Shoes4kids is good

gingerbreadmam · 13/02/2015 21:26

next is worth a look too. i would invest in supportive ones, my dn has 'soft ankles' and her feet turn outwards slightly. the dr actually advised clarks shoes to help / avoid the problem.

Lucked · 13/02/2015 21:33

I think E is the standard width fitting that most other shoes come on. I search amazon for reduced ricosta, geox, Ecco and a few other makes. I am really impressed with ricosta at the moment so I am buying larger sizes if they are reduced.

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ch1134 · 13/02/2015 21:33

Shoes for kids is great too. Thanks furryboots.
So glad I asked!

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geekaMaxima · 13/02/2015 21:47

YY to everything Nightfall said. Flexible soles all the way. Children need shoes for warmth, not support.

Definitely look on eBay - lots of brand new shoes at prices under 20 quid. Anything from Bobux, Jack & Lily, or Livie & Luca will be good.

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ch1134 · 13/02/2015 21:53

Thanks geekamaxima

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squiz81 · 13/02/2015 21:58

Have you tried tk maxx? They sell a lot of the brands you can get from a Happy little soles. I've picked some bargains up in there

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