Chucky Mama Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I am tearing my hair out re getting shoes for my son. He has feet like flippers aged 12 with size 7-8's. The problem is he gets through them so quickly. Not outgrowing them but getting through the soles or toes. His latest pair bought for the beginning of term came home looking like a panting dog last night. The toe and the sole have parted company - again - 5-6 weeks old I have done, expensive and cheap and neither seem to last. He does play a bit of footie in them sometimes at breaktime Are there any shoes out there suitable for active boys that will last longer than a half term. I am running out of hair - and money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 The last pair that I bought for my son were from Clarks, they were a gents shoe reduced in the sale just before Christmas lasy year £25 and they are still going strong, amzingly his feet haven't grown during that time either even though he several inches taller. I will look at them when he gets home to see if they have any identifying features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I'm having the same problem with my eldest, although he's only 5. I don't know what he does to them. He wears holes into the heels and the toes and completely ruins the toe on the top of the shoe. We walk to school every day and I don't think children's shoes are up to the job. I refuse to pay Clarks prices - £36 is more than I pay for myself. I don't believe they'll last any longer. Hope you find a solution soon (and let me know!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Would he wear DM's? They are very hard wearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I agree with the DM's, I had my last pair for 2 years (until I got hit by a car and they got destroyed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Like the idea of DM's as some do look suitable as school shoes. Are they really £70 odd though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 No, mine cost £40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Do you get them online Fred? My son has quite narrow feet, do they come up wide generally or are they likely to be OK for narrower feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Like the idea of DM's as some do look suitable as school shoes. Are they really £70 odd though I can vouch for them too - my youngest has them & they are brilliant,even if they can be pricey. Shes like them because they look sort of clumpy & geeky with her tights & skirt She is narrow of foot too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 CM, go to the Doc Shop in Northants - factory shop where they are all about £25-£30. Rosie and I met Snowy up there not long ago - I came away with some very stylish long boots, some more conventional looking boots and Rosie got some lovely boots too. She is very hard on her shoes too and they are still going strong. here's the original post... Spot on Sheila, the finish looks like oil on water, so very subtly multi-coloured. The term 'tonic' comes from cloth which is woven with the warp and weft threads in subtly different colours (usually seem in silk) so that the colour changes subtly depending in the angle you look at it from. Sorry I wasn't more eloquent last night; I was exhausted and in the queue for a shower Will post photos when I have taken some, am wearing the taller, smart boots today, they've already had lots of compliments and are very comfortable. @ Snowy; the ladies in there were lovely, and very cheerful. I was always embarrassed at the mess that small children make when Rosie was little... I don't seem to notice it any more. besides, it's half the fun and enjoyment of eating chocolate cake and I love to see their chocolatey little smiles - can't get over how much those little lads have grown Next time we visit, i will bring the hooond as that nature reserve called Summer Leys about 3 miles away looked brilliant for a walk. Edit, just found a pic of the tonic boots that I have, althought the two-tone effect isn't obvious in this photo. Here are the tall, smart boots I have (only cost me £30!) http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=50677&hilit=doc+shop&start=150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I used to wear black DM's for school, I wore trousers so you couldn't tell they were boots. So comfy and I've still got them over 10 years later. I've got quite narrow feet too and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Do you get them online Fred? My son has quite narrow feet, do they come up wide generally or are they likely to be OK for narrower feet? I have narrow feet too, they are an excellent fit, very comfy. I don't buy them online, I use my local shoe shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 My feet are very narrow too and they fit like a dream. They must mould to the right fit though because Rosie has square feet and hers are very comfy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I've bought ladies DM shoes on Amazon, RRP was £70, I paid £25 including delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 I'll just ordered a pair of Doc Marten 'Ronald' shoes online. Shame I am not closer to the Outlet. Paid £54 for them with free delivery and returns so fingers crossed they are a good fit. Expensive but cheaper that paying £30 every 6 weeks I'll let you know how he gets on with them and how long they last. Knowing my luck he will have a growth spurt and outgrow them in a couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Typical isn't it? Rosie refuses to wear any 'sensible' shoes to school and wears these daft ballet things, which are useless considering that she walks a mile each way as well as around school. She gets through a pair each term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 DD wears those too. Their feet get soaking wet all the time. Someone really should get their act together re teenager's shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 She refuses to wear anything else other than those or her Converses at the moment, and the latter can't be worn to school. She's going to get mighty cold feet in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 ES has the opposite problem, very slow-growing hobbit feet. He is of average height, wears age appropriate clothing (he's 10) but his feet have just been measured at 1.5H I'm struggling to find anything comfy for him and have just paid for him to privately see a podiatrist. Apparantly he has overpronated feet which is causing them to twist and makes his instep high along with other problems. I'm now waiting for inserts to arrive which will hopefully start to correct this problem. We have only 3 shoe shops on the island. He had the choice of 1 pair of school shoes and trainers:roll: I despair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 My boys go through shoes at a rate of knots as well - Clarks are useless, they don't last 5 minutes! I buy mine Ricosta for school now. More expensive, but they are very hard wearing. They also have DMs for playing out (£10 from the Doc shop ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 £10 from the Doc shop My SIL lives nearer there, if the Docs I've ordered are any good I will be dropping in on her to do a bulk shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 £10 from the Doc shop My SIL lives nearer there, if the Docs I've ordered are any good I will be dropping in on her to do a bulk shop. I am thinking of heading over there on either Wednesday or Thursday next week; I have a couple of days off and want to see if we can find Rosie some sensible and hard-wearing school shoes. Thing is they only have what they have if you get my drift. Still, it'll be a nice drive and I can take Ruby for a run in that nature reserve place if they allow dogs off-lead; Snowy, do you know the dog-status of that place?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 No I don't Claire Looks nice from the road though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 She refuses to wear anything else other than those or her Converses at the moment, and the latter can't be worn to school. She's going to get mighty cold feet in the winter. This is the problem we had with Cleo too and I ended up buying 4 pairs of Primary cheap ballet pumps for the summer. The girl DM's are cool enough with the Emo crowd for her to wear in winter,thank goodness. Put it to Rosie that your friends 15 year old Emo daughter wore them to Reading Festival changing the laces to hot pink to match her hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I will tell her that Sarah She has some black ones which she could wear to school under trousers (they are not allowed boots with skirts) but she refuses to wear trousers. Methinks the tune will change when it starts to snow! Snowy, i will give you a shout if we decide to go to the Doc Shop, just in case you're around. I checked and that place only allows dogs on leads, so not much use - may just leave the hooond at home, or pick your brains about a good place to walk near there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
