From stylish and durable school shoes, book bags which will go the distance to discounts on major brands, our back to school shopping edit rounds up what’s actually worth buying this term.
September is looming and while many of us will be grateful for the routine, there’s the small matter of getting sorted before the start of the new term. This year’s back to school shopping edit should help, plus we have a few offers to tell you about to lessen the financial hit.
Uniform & School Shoes
Offering free delivery, plus 15% off your first order, Start-Rite offers a wide range of school shoes huge selection of sizes. Plus there’s a handy digital measuring tool to help you shop with confidence at home.
The brand putting cool into school shoes, Zig + Star’s Good-To-Grow removable midsole means the shoes last longer, offering great value for money and have a lower environmental impact.
If you have more than one child then Clarks could be your choice. With shoes starting from £25 and with a buy 2 get a third pair half price bundle (including trainers), you won’t want to miss this.
New kid on the block, BLCK.B also has a smart AI sizing tool making it easier to measure at home and avoid the chaos of shoe shops in the back to school run-in.
M&S has school shoes covered, but it’s also the place to head for uniform. With multipacks on shirts, shirts and trousers as well as anti-stain tech, and easy-iron finishes, there’s also 20% off school uniform. Hurry before the offer ends.
At John Lewis, trousers with reinforced knee patches, adjustable waists and uniform created with stain resistance and easy to care fabrics give some peace of mind ahead of the battering they’ll get in the coming months. And with multipack shirts starting from £8, quality is reassuringly affordable.
For little fashionistas, Monsoon has a dedicated back to school page with boys’ and girls’ shoes, bags and accessories. Sign up to their newsletter for 20% off!
Bobux’s AW26 School collection is its biggest yet. Think an expanded barefoot range, sizing that finally stretches to keep pace with growing feet, and shoes engineered to survive a full term of playground abuse without missing a beat.
Bags, stationery and everyday kit
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