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How often do you need to replace School Shoes?
It’s that time of year again, Back to School Season is here! The big question you’re probably looking to ask – do I need to buy a new pair of school shoes for my child? How do you know when it’s time to replace their shoes?
It’s a no brainer that making sure your kids have well fitted shoes means that their feet are being cared for. Making sure that they are not wearing worn down shoes can actually save you in the long run for needing podiatry or physio sessions.
In a nutshell, it’s estimated that your kids school shoes can take around 700 hours of wear and tear before they need to be replaced. If you break that down into school days, it’s calculated that 700 hours is approximately 6 months of wear time.
What steps do you need to take to get those school shoes replaced?
Book an appointment with our fit technicians
If you’re unsure what size your kids are, or you think they are in between sizes. Perhaps you just have some questions on whether you need to replace their current shoes; we highly recommend booking an appointment with a member of our team. Our MyFit 3D system is designed to ensure that your kids are fitted into the correct footwear for the upcoming school year ahead. Booking an appointment in your nearest store has never been easier, you’ll have a dedicated member of our store team helping you find the best fit for your kids for the new school year.
It’s a no brainer that making sure your kids have well fitted shoes means that their feet are being cared for. Making sure that they are not wearing worn down shoes can actually save you in the long run for needing podiatry or physio sessions.
In a nutshell, it’s estimated that your kids school shoes can take around 700 hours of wear and tear before they need to be replaced. If you break that down into school days, it’s calculated that 700 hours is approximately 6 months of wear time.
What steps do you need to take to get those school shoes replaced?
Book an appointment with our fit technicians
If you’re unsure what size your kids are, or you think they are in between sizes. Perhaps you just have some questions on whether you need to replace their current shoes; we highly recommend booking an appointment with a member of our team. Our MyFit 3D system is designed to ensure that your kids are fitted into the correct footwear for the upcoming school year ahead. Booking an appointment in your nearest store has never been easier, you’ll have a dedicated member of our store team helping you find the best fit for your kids for the new school year.
Browse our school footwear collection
Explore our latest range of school footwear, whether you need formal school shoes or a pair of sneakers for their PE lessons – check out what we have to offer on our website before you head instore. We have a superb range of school shoes in formal styles from brands like Alpha and Clarks. If you’re looking for sportier styles, why not explore our range of Asics shoes which are perfectly versatile for PE as well as the classroom.
If you’re already comfortable with the footwear size of your child – we have afterpay and free shipping options so you can shop from the comfort of your own home!
Explore our latest range of school footwear, whether you need formal school shoes or a pair of sneakers for their PE lessons – check out what we have to offer on our website before you head instore. We have a superb range of school shoes in formal styles from brands like Alpha and Clarks. If you’re looking for sportier styles, why not explore our range of Asics shoes which are perfectly versatile for PE as well as the classroom.
If you’re already comfortable with the footwear size of your child – we have afterpay and free shipping options so you can shop from the comfort of your own home!
Maintenance and school shoe care
We’re not saying this is the golden ticket to helping school shoes last, but maintaining a weekly routine of shoe care can help their school footwear looking smart. It’s also a really nice way to teach your little ones about building routines too. We stock a whole range of shoe care accessories to keep them looking pristine for as long as possible. This includes odour eliminators and black shine sponge for those more formal leather footwear styles.
We’re not saying this is the golden ticket to helping school shoes last, but maintaining a weekly routine of shoe care can help their school footwear looking smart. It’s also a really nice way to teach your little ones about building routines too. We stock a whole range of shoe care accessories to keep them looking pristine for as long as possible. This includes odour eliminators and black shine sponge for those more formal leather footwear styles.
