My son’s Clarks school shoes didn’t last a school year – now I’ve found the best pair
A WOMAN has revealed she has found the ‘best’ pair of school shoes for her son.
The mother explained that she had previously bought her son’s shoes at Clarks, a store where most of us have had our feet measured, but that they had not lasted more than six months.
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So the bargain hunter asked for recommendations on other places to buy school shoes. He has now found a pair that doesn’t wear out and still looks nice.
The savvy shopper, who hails from the UK and posts online under the username ‘The High Street Mums’, took to social media to show off the black school shoes, leaving many in awe.
The mom shared her clip with the caption, “The BEST school shoes for boys!!,” saying, “I just wanted to quickly show you these school shoes for boys.
“Last year I came here and asked for recommendations for boys shoes because we literally couldn’t wear our Clarks shoes for a year, and hundreds of you recommended these.”
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The retailer gave her followers a closer look at the Adidas Black Tensaur Sport 2.0 Trainers, which cost just £23.
You won’t find these shoes at Clarks, but you can buy and order them online at Next, Sports Direct, JD Sports and Schuh.
The mum was thrilled with her find, adding: “They are literally a game changer – they cost £23 and are basically just black trainers.”
Even though they look like sneakers, this mom claims they are allowed as part of the uniform at her son’s school.
She also praised them as being incredibly comfortable, concluding: “They’re comfortable, they don’t wear out and they look stylish.”
And with Clarks already selling shoes and trainers for £40, it’s no surprise that this super saver was delighted with her bargain find.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @dehighstreetmums_has clearly caused a lot of surprise, because the video has been viewed no less than 450,300 times in a short time.
Social media users were impressed with the school shoes and parents responded en masse to the comments and were extremely enthusiastic about the shoes that are for sale in the shopping street.
Someone said, “My son wore them all school year!!”
I have kept these little treasures as a gatekeeper for years
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To which the content creator replied: “Ahhh amazing! They really are the best, aren’t they!”
Another added: “I’ve been buying these for four years and they are great for my autistic son!”
These were a game changer for me, Clarks and Kickers cost me a fortune
TikTok user
A third commented: “I swear by these! My little boy has had a pair for over a year and wears them to preschool every day, they are still in great condition!”
While someone else described the trainers as the “best school shoes ever!”, a fourth parent explained: “Oh my gosh……….this was a game changer for me, Clarks and Kickers cost me a fortune!”
How can I save money on school uniforms?
IF you are struggling to afford the cost of school uniforms or PE kit, you may be able to apply for a grant from your local council. However, the criteria for this will vary from council to council.
This is usually in the form of a one-off payment that is deposited directly into your bank account. Some councils will refund payments made to approved retailers.
You can ask your municipality what assistance is available and when you should submit an application.
If you cannot get targeted help from your municipality, there are other options to get a cheap uniform.
Contact your school to ask if they can provide you with clothing.
Some charities also offer help to families in need. Charity Turn2Us has a free grant search tool on its website that you can use to find out what help is available to you.
Thrift stores can also be a good place to find cheap school uniforms.
Meanwhile, another mom posted: “Sssssshhhhhh!!!! I’ve kept these little treasures by the gate for years.”
But at the same time, not everyone was convinced that the sneakers would be suitable for their child’s school uniform.
A woman asked, “Aren’t they sneakers, aren’t they shoes? My kids’ school doesn’t allow sneakers.”
How much do supermarkets charge for school uniforms
THIS is how much the big supermarkets charge for school uniforms:
- Two-pack polo shirts: £1.75
- Trousers: £1.75
- Skirt: £1.75
- Sweater: £1
Total: £4.50 with trousers or skirt
Asda
- Two-pack polo shirts: from £2.50 depending on size and style
- Trousers: from £5 depending on size and style
- Skirt: From £3.50 depending on size and style
- Sweater: Two-pack from £4, depending on size and style
Total: From £11.50 with trousers, or from £10 with skirt
It’s worth pointing out that Morrisons charges the same price regardless of size.
- Two-pack polo shirts: from £2.50 depending on style
- Trousers: From £3.50 depending on style
- Skirt: From £5 depending on style
- Jumper: Two-pack from £3.75 (£1.88 each)
Total: From £9.75 with trousers, or from £11.25 with skirt
Sainsbury’s
- Three Pack Polo Shirts: From £3.50, depending on size and style
- Trousers: From £6 depending on size and style
- Skirt: From £2.50 depending on size and style
- Jumper: From £4 depending on size and style
Total: From £13.50 with trousers, or from £10 with skirt
Tesco
You can’t buy school uniforms online so there is a limited supply. This means that prices are lower and there may be more items available in store.
- Two-pack polo shirts: from £2.50 depending on size and style
- Trousers: Two-pack from £7, depending on size and style
- Skirt: Not listed online, but likely in stock in store
- Sweater: Two-pack from £4, depending on size and style
Total: From £13.50 with trousers, unclear with skirt
A second chimed in: “They’re not school shoes. They’re trainers, you even said trainers. Most schools dictate shoes in their uniform policy, if that’s the case then that’s what you should have.”
And a third explained: “These are not allowed at my son’s school, they are seen as trainers.”
Meanwhile, a parent asked: “Where is the best place to buy school uniforms? I don’t want to spend too much because my son will rip his pants anyway.”
Another parent replied: “I used to buy clothes from Tesco all the time, but my son always came home with holes in everything I had moved to Asda and those clothes last a lot longer than the clothes from Tesco.”
