how much do you spend on kids shoes?

lisaward

I have 3 DD's and I think it is better to spend a little bit more on better quality shoes that will last longer, or you will find that a few weeks into the start of the new term that you will be stuck with looking for school shoes. Been there done that... I buy my kids shoes off this fantastic online shoe store. Their shoes last a lot longer and they have a huge variety of lovely styles, they are currently offering free shipping over £75 I would highly recommend them, you can google eeruka. All the best

Lotus-eater

lisaward wrote: »

I have 3 DD's and I think it is better to spend a little bit more on better quality shoes that will last longer, or you will find that a few weeks into the start of the new term that you will be stuck with looking for school shoes. Been there done that... I buy my kids shoes off this fantastic online shoe store. Their shoes last a lot longer and they have a huge variety of lovely styles, they are currently offering free shipping over £75 I would highly recommend them, you can. All the best

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tessie_bear

i buy my 2 ds a pair of school shoes at the end of august...last year about £50 a pair from clarks and they have lasted well...a lot of outlay but the cost per wear must be cheap...they only get worn for school not to play hth

Sublime_2

The childrens grandparents buy most of theit shoes from places likd Clarks, Startrite, John Lewis, etc, so I only buy the odd item.

Except for summer sandals, plimsolls, and party shoes, etc, its important to have good quality well fitting every day shoes for growing feet. Anything between £25 and £50 is normal. I personally prefer to go to the Start rite factory outlet, where you can pay approx £16 for a £48 pair of shoes.

flipper_72

I have been getting Start rite online - i get them measured in a store then order from the sale lines online. I don't want them to have cheap shoes, hubby has wonky feet due to ill-fitting shoes and mine are straight due to a lifetime of Clarkes/Start rite - even aged 14/15/16....... i didn't appreciate it as much then as i do now.

MrsE_2

My DD is 24 now, but she was really really hard on shoes. I used to buy her Kickers, they weren't cheap, but she grew out of them, she didn't wear them out.

http://www.kickers.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category_3_302_38402_13755

Kick Hi

pigpen

MrsE wrote: »

My DD is 24 now, but she was really really hard on shoes. I used to buy her Kickers, they weren't cheap, but she grew out of them, she didn't wear them out.

http://www.kickers.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category_3_302_38402_13755

Kick Hi

They are rubbish now sadly.. stitching unravels, coating come off the leather etc.. mine are not hard on shoes and can kill a pair of kickers in weeks.

MrsE_2

pigpen wrote: »

They are rubbish now sadly.. stitching unravels, coating come off the leather etc.. mine are not hard on shoes and can kill a pair of kickers in weeks.

They were incredible, like everything "they don't make em like they used too......"

2gorgeousgirls

I always buy Clarks for school as well. Both girls have narrow feet (slow growing too) and because they run around a lot at school playtimes, I won't scrimp on their shoes.

The shoes are still in great shape when they outgrow them. I also do not pass on shoes from the older to the younger as I feel their feet are important and should be looked after.

Also buy branded trainers, adidas, nike, cica etc, again because they are well made and a good fit.

I do buy them cheaper 'fashion' shoes for times when they are only wearing them for a short time, eg church, Sunday school, cinema, out for dinner etc.

Never spend much on sandals for the summer as they quite often wear flip flops, 'crocs' or play barefoot in the garden.

MrsE_2

ETA they haven't gone up in price much. £45 now, they were about that 15-20 years ago!