NEW shoes are one of the biggest back-to-school expenses.
From walking to class to playtime kickabouts, they are put through their paces.
Get good quality for less with these simple steps.
HOP TO IT: Research cheaper good-quality school shoes early.
Search sites myvouchercodes.co.uk and vouchercodes.co.uk and look for cashback deals at topcashback.co.uk and quidco.co.uk.
Signing up to newsletters from shoe brands may also net you a discount.
Look out for any back-to-school deals at the online outlets of the major brands.
At clarksoutlet.co.uk, the Apollo Step boys’ shoes featuring tough toe bumpers are down from £42 to £24.
TOUGHEN UP: For shoes that last longer, choose those with leather uppers, sturdy soles and toe buffers.
Designs for girls may not be so robust, especially for budding Lionesses.
Look at unisex designs or shoes in the boys’ section which tend to be tougher.
PAYBACK TIME: Shoe recycling schemes are a great way to save.
Schuh reuse shoes from any brand to give you £5 off a pair of new shoes.
And Kickers’ Reskinned service gives you £15 to spend when you send an old pair of Kickers back.
You can pick up cheaper reconditioned shoes at reskinned.clothing/kickers/kids.
MEASURE UP: Ideally, get children’s feet measured by a shoe specialist, but there are ways to do it at home.
Find instructions at clarks.com, which explains how to measure with a printable picture.
At startriteshoes.com look for the QR code to measure your kids’ feet with your phone.
RIGHT FEETURES: To avoid aches and pains, Steven Thomas, The London Podiatrist, recommends shoes with laces and a zipper down the side, or Velcro fastenings.
“Also, look for shoes that have a nice, wide toe box so they can accommodate a wide foot type and have room for growth.”
You can get ten per cent off at Kickers with the code THELONDONPODIATRIST.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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