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No boots allowed

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PotteryLottery · 21/02/2015 20:49

Just wondering why DD's primary school do not allow them to wear boots at school?

This means either walking to school with her complaining that her feet are cold, or changing when we get there (impossible when I realise I have left school shoes at home...)

There is probably an obvious reason for this rule but I can't think what it is!

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Eva50 · 22/02/2015 10:54

Our can wear whatever footwear they like to and from school. They have to change into plimsoles in the cloakroom before they go into the classroom.

meditrina · 22/02/2015 11:17

"Parents know the uniform policy of the schools before they accept the place."

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nonicknameseemsavailable · 22/02/2015 13:53

I have never known a school that DID allow boots.

I personally agree with a PP though that perhaps we need to start a petition to Clarks/Start Rite or whoever about having sensibly designed girls shoes that will cover their feet better in the winter? (in non lace up styles - t-bars in the 70s/80s covered a lot more of the foot, now they like to have massive gaps for the rain to go in)

Hakluyt · 22/02/2015 14:26

How do boys manage without wearing boots?

tethersend · 22/02/2015 14:36

My DD's school has no uniform at all. Any kind of boots are permitted, as long as they're not heeled. No more footwear-related injuries than any other school.

ReallyTired · 22/02/2015 16:52

"How do boys manage without wearing boots?"

They wear boys shoes. Infact there is nothing to stop a five year old girl wearing boys shoes.

" personally agree with a PP though that perhaps we need to start a petition to Clarks/Start Rite or whoever about having sensibly designed girls shoes that will cover their feet better in the winter?"

There is no need for a petition. There is no reason other than taste why a girl cannot wear a pair of shoes like this.

www.clarks.co.uk/p/20340625

Dd has a pretty pair of cheap shoes from sports direct when she wants to be a bit more femine. She has not been bullied for wearing boys shoes.

A big issue of course is that if a girl has narrow feet then its next to impossible to find a good fittting pair of boys shoes.

Hakluyt · 22/02/2015 16:59

Hang on- are people meaning ankle boots? Kicker style? I was imagining knee boots.......

fredfredsausagehead1 · 22/02/2015 17:17

My dd is allowed to weAr boots teacher recommended them as they are outside for a lot of activities

jigsawlady · 22/02/2015 17:25

hakluyt yes people are talking about ankle boots, I think. knee high boots are different and it wouldn't bother me them not being allowed.

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cece · 22/02/2015 17:43

my school has shoes for uniform but tge children keep their wellies om school to change into for outdoor lessons and playtime.

QuiteQuietly · 22/02/2015 17:59

One of our old preschools had a "no boot" rule. This was because of small children getting caught at the top of the indoor climbing frame and falling off. We sent wellies in for muddy activities outside. I doubt many schools have an indoor climbing frame though. None of our schools have been strict on footwear - just black and no heels. On the whole, I would prefer schools to be directing their efforts at teaching academics instead of obsessing about the minute details of uniform.

cartoonsaveme · 22/02/2015 18:00

Start rite do a closed shoe called Chloe. M&S do really sturdy girls shoes too. The M&S ankle boots are amazing - waterproof and never scuff. There are loads of options although they are normally found in boys section - true

TeenAndTween · 22/02/2015 21:14

I don't buy boots for my DD2

she has perfectly good school shoes, why buy something else, waste of money
if very wet or snow on ground she wears wellies to school and changes
she won't be allowed them in secondary anyway

goingmadinthecountry · 22/02/2015 21:23

ReallyTired are you serious? Girls can not wear shoes like that.

Essexmum69 · 22/02/2015 21:36

Those shoes don't go narrow enough for my sons feet yet alone my daughters!
Shoe buying is a major chore in this household!

Essexmum69 · 22/02/2015 21:42

The other thing I would like Clarks to stop is putting toys and flashing lights in school shoes. Children have enough distractions when sitting on the floor as it is without their shoes becoming a plaything.

cartoonsaveme · 22/02/2015 22:05

Going mad - what is wrong with girls wearing those shoes. With trousers they would look really smart. A few at our school wear similar as they are not girly girls

nonicknameseemsavailable · 22/02/2015 22:18

I can just imagine too wide boys shoes stuck on the end of my daughters very skinny legs...

My point is why should girls even have to look at boys shoes, can't shoe companies just make slightly more weather appropriate girls shoes? they don't have to cover the whole top of the foot just be a bit less skimpy than most of them are now.

and I agree about the flashing lights, toys etc. annoying things.

cartoonsaveme · 22/02/2015 22:30

Yes only look decent with trousers. Again m&s do sturdy t bar ones that are really hard wearing

cartoonsaveme · 22/02/2015 22:40

Actually scrub that comment as just looked and I can't see them on line anymore!!

LegsOfSteel · 24/02/2015 14:01

I wish they would get rid of school shoes for primary. DD has plimsolls for indoor PE, trainers for outdoor PE. These are kept at school and used once a week each - so get outgrown before they get worn out. What a waste.

I'd prefer that they could wear whatever shoes/boots they like to school (so, probably trainers in good weather), get changed into the plimsolls for all indoor use, then trainers/outdoor shoes for lunchtimes, PE, home time. Much more cost effective.

cartoonsaveme · 24/02/2015 14:28

Legs I think some forward thinking schools indeed just allow any sensible shoes inc trainers. I know one school who suggests trainers as the best shoes for that very reason. I don't mind pumps that cost two pounds fifty from Asda being grown out of and passed on, but more than that is a waste

cartoonsaveme · 24/02/2015 14:28

noramum · 24/02/2015 15:09

I think trainers look awful as main shoes, especially for girls wearing smart shirts and skirts.

DD is now 7.5 and wore the same shoe size since April last year and by the time we replaced them last week they were on their last leg. Equally the smart non-school shoes are worn and need replacement as well.

Plimsolls are awful for feet as well.

Lots of DD's friends actually wear their school shoes as smart shoes with dresses. We also ask DD to bring her trainers home so if she needs a pair at the weekend they are available.

Thanks to her feet we pay £40 for each pair of shoes. I would prefer it more schools would get rid of uniform at all.

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