School Run Shoes.

[Jacaqueen]

I need a pair of, dare I say, sturdy shoes for the walk to school. I want something that will give some support and weather protection without looking too frumpy.

I don't wear trainers outside of the gym.
I won't wear those Regatta/Hi Tech things.

Any suggestions?

kickers?

The new fitflop leather boots!.I lived in last years sheepskin boots as they are so comfortable.

How far is your school run? Is it pavements or rough ground?

I walk the school run (about a mile round trip) and usually wear flat or not too high boots. Although I do sometimes wear wellies if the weather is awful.

i bought these yesterday. they are very comfy and think will be quite good with jeans... not 100% sure about them, whaddyathink?

They are lovely. I want some now!

amidaiwish - ah, so those are the 'high-heeled hiking boots' mentioned on another thread as this season's new trend. Do you think they'll be comfortable for walking any sort of distances?

our walk to school is about 20mins, i think they will be good. i tried on loads of boots yesterday and these were by far the comfiest.

i just don't want to end up in my uggs from oct-april!

i have sent the link to my v stylish little sister. will pass on her verdict!

I like those boots.

Might be a bit high though.

Walk to school is only 10-15 mins on country path. However I plan on walking for further along the canal path to try and get some exercise.

I wear these with jeans all year round,in winter I buy a size up then put in sheepskin insoles I buy for a fiver on ebay. That's my top tip for winter footwear, the comfort of uggs without the ugliness

Really like those boots amidaiwish, another thing for my Autumn wish list!

What a great idea Verity, I'm going to look for some sheepskin insoles!

Camper do nice, stylish (but expensive) very comfy shoes

I wear these, with most things, most of the time. They would be perfect for country path/canal path school run. I have them in 3 colours, collected over about 5 years. I will replace like with like if they ever fall apart too!

fitflops are ace how about

these

or these

Thankyou for all of the suggestions. Too cold to wear my Birkies but no way am I wearing boots in August as I will be in them till April at least.

Thanks for starting this thread.

My old Blundstones won't make it through another season, so these sorts of threads are suddenly of great interest!

I have just bought Skechers Shape ups in bronze/beige as they are so comfortable[but horribly ugly].I am hoping that the 10min. scoot up and down a hill plus more judicious walking will magicly tone all of me more than my current fitflops[which are really not ugly but very acceptable].I really am a sucker for all these fitness claims!.

"I don't wear trainers outside of the gym.
I won't wear those Regatta/Hi Tech things."
Why not?

On wet days I wear trainers as they go nicely with my jeans. In winter I wear boots, in summer I wear Fit flops or pumps and on work days I wear smart work shoes.