Most schools have a uniform policy that includes suitable school shoes. The requirements are usually smart black or brown leather shoes with a low heel. It is possible to spend a large amount of money on these by going to a special uniform shop. My parents´ generation often had to wear shoes passed down from older siblings, which resulted in foot problems in later life. No modern parent would want to risk this. 
Children often grow at a phenomenal rate – seemingly overnight – and feet are no exception. With older …

 
Which are better for children, closed walking shoes or open hiking sandals? I do not think that there is a clear and defined answer for this question. Either option has its own disadvantages and will be better in certain scenarios.
Take the closed walking shoes for example, these provide more protection for your children’s feet and are more sturdy then open hiking sandals, which is obvious! The closed hiking shoes are perfect for a winter hike when wanting to keep your children’s feet dry and warm and to protect your children’s …

I recently read in the paper that with rising fuel costs that many families would cross the fuel poverty line this winter. The fuel poverty line is the point at which over 10% of the household income is spent on heating bills. Some people have said that with rising pressures like this many families will struggle to keep their children in smart uniform and this raises the question as to whether buying shoes just for school is justified.

I believe strongly that it is. Children wear their school shoes every single …