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Clarks village, Street, - is it worth the journey?

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imnot27 · 10/07/2007 16:27

I live just over an hour from Clarks village in Somerset, and am debating whether to go and get school shoes for my three children. How likely am I to find shoes for all of them? TIA!

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OrmIrian · 10/07/2007 16:29

Well..... if it was anything else I'd say it might be worth it as you can get some bargains. But kids school shoes - I wouldn't really bother. They have a very small selection and they are still pretty pricey TBH.

essbeehindyou · 10/07/2007 16:30

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imnot27 · 10/07/2007 16:31

Oh really? I don't really want to do loads of shopping, just the shoes really. Perhaps I should just get them nearer home then.Thanks OrmIrian.

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imnot27 · 10/07/2007 16:31

Crikey, crossed threads and conflicting advice! £5 v good for Clarks shoes....

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essbeehindyou · 10/07/2007 16:33

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OrmIrian · 10/07/2007 16:35

Ah well...I am a cheapskate .

I think that non-school shoes are better - more choice.

flibbertyjibbet · 10/07/2007 16:48

I used to go to the Clarks outlet at Kendal on way to visit outlaws in the lakes. I stopped going (well Ihear its been demolished now so can't go anymore anyway!!) as there was never enough choice for boys, and the discounts weren't that great for what is basically left over stock and ends of lines and a bit of a treck to get to.
I just wait for the normal sale in my local Mothercare as it has a Clarks corner, just got 4 pairs for my ds's all at least 50% off.

OrmIrian · 10/07/2007 16:50

"as there was never enough choice for boys"

I think that's the main problem. One colour and usually about 2 styles. Less if your DC is in the larger sizes .

clutteredup · 10/07/2007 16:54

I do it takes me about 40 mins. They don't always have the right shoes as DS has long tin feet, but it's worth it financially as you get a lot of money off. They also have a great children's play area ( outside only I'm afraid) which my DC love and are allowed to go to 'if they are good in the shoe shop'. Good idea not to leave till end of hols as it does get very busy but then it depends if your dcs feet will grow in the summer. I leave it till thelast minute and then try to make the shoes last till the begining of the summer- I am a cheapskate Oh yes take sandwiches the food court is awful.

clutteredup · 10/07/2007 16:56

Sorry DS has this feet not tin feet!!!

clutteredup · 10/07/2007 16:56

nooooo thiN feet, I can't spell

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