FAQs: School Shoe Shopping Made Simple
How Often Should You Replace School Shoes?
Typically, your child’s school shoes should be replaced twice or even three times a year, but this can differ from child to child.
Naturally, you should get your child new school shoes when they outgrow the ones they have, so if your kiddo has a growth spurt, they might need new shoes more quickly.
As your kids get older and their growth slows down, you might be able to get away with only buying one new pair a year, but that depends on the child.
Active kids might find that they need school shoes more often, as all of their running around can cause more wear and tear.
To put it simply, anticipate two sets of new school shoes every year, and an extra one just ‘cause.
How Should School Shoes Fit?
Your child’s school shoes should be big enough to fit them without rubbing.
Check the fit around the ankle, tongue, and shoe straps, as those are real problem areas when it comes to rubbing.
Check the length of their shoes by asking your child to wiggle their big toe and looking at how close it is to the end of the shoe.
You should have around a finger’s width of room between their toe and the end of the shoe.
This will give them enough room to grow, without them needing to scrunch up their toes to keep their shoes from sliding off.
It can also help you to be sure that the toe of their shoe is wide enough that it won’t rub.
Are Leather School Shoes Better Than Synthetic?
Leather and synthetic shoes have their pros and cons, so it’s important to know what you should be looking for when term time rolls around.
Typically, leather shoes are more expensive than synthetics, which is something to consider if you’re shopping on a budget.
On the other hand, leather school shoes are typically more durable than synthetic materials, as long as you take care of them well, which can mean they’ll need fewer replacements in the long term.
The takeaway: go with leather shoes for durability and synthetics when you’re on a budget.
Can I return school shoes if they don’t fit?
Yes, you can return your kids’ school shoes to us within 28 days of receiving them, provided they are unworn and in their original condition.
You’ll need to return them in the original box they came in, without any tape or additional labelling on the box.
If you bought them in store, you’ll need your original receipt for the shoes. It’s free to return your order into one of our stores, but returning it another way may lead to charges.
For example, returns via InPost or ASDA will cost £2.50, which will be deducted from your refund.
Find Their Perfect Fit at Footasylum
Now you know how to choose school shoes for your kids for the new school year, it’s time to get shopping!
Make sure you get your kids’ school shoes bought in plenty of time, so you’ll have your pick of sizes and styles.
Spend over £70 and our free delivery option will get their school shoes to you in just a couple of days, or you can take advantage of our next-day delivery and get a jump on your back-to-school prep.
Not sure about sizing? Get their school shoes delivered to one of our stores and take the kids for a good try-on session at a time that suits you.
Whatever the new term has in store for your kids, we’ve got the shoes sorted.