We have just had the easiest school shoe experience ever! Had a visit at home from footling - a new company that come to your house to do measure kids feet. See this page
DD1 has really wide feet (G to H). Last year spent an hour in John Lewis waiting to be measured etc only to be told after all that that they did not have a single pair of shoes in her size! Regularly have same experience in Clarks.
Today got both daughters and baby son measured and shoes purchased in the comfort of my own home! Chap had huge suitcase full of different styles - prices comparable to clarks/john lewis/independents. He had stock of all different sizes in the van and was able to provide just what they both wanted. Baby/toddler shoes very cute but did not buy any as his still fit for now.