Parents love ‘cozy’ faculty footwear that ‘last more than others’ for £10
“Have survived constant rain, PE sessions – couldn’t have asked for more.”
Parents say they return to buy the Decathlon school shoes ‘every year’(Image: Flashpop via Getty Images)
As the summer holidays near their conclusion, countless parents might find themselves rushing to their local shopping centre for all those essential back-to-school items. Fresh shoes, uniforms, lunch boxes, rucksacks – the catalogue seems never-ending.
Purchasing new school footwear can frequently prove a challenging endeavour. Particularly when just weeks after returning to classes in September, they’re battered and torn, or your youngster has outgrown them before the October half-term arrives.
However, one parent has discovered a ‘light’ and ‘comfortable’ pair they claimed ‘still looked good after eight months’ – and they’re presently discounted. They noted that their son would ‘grow out’ of Decathlon’s Lightweight Rip-Tab Shoes Soft 140 ‘before they fall apart’.
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This comes as the sports retailer has launched a fresh ‘Middle Aisle’ throughout UK outlets, its website and app, providing time-restricted reductions across numerous products. The current array of offers focuses on school-ready trainers, rucksacks and drinking bottles.
To provide families with complete peace of mind during the holidays, the original Back to School prices remain fixed for six weeks, spanning the entire summer break until Sunday, August 30, reports Birmingham Live.
Kids’ Lightweight Rip-Tab Shoes Soft 140
The smoked black waterproof trainers have been described as ‘the perfect choice for sport or the playground’
The Lightweight Rip-Tab Shoes Soft 140 from Decathlon boast 33 per cent off online – slashed from £14.99 to £9.99. The smoked black waterproof trainers have been hailed as ‘the perfect choice for sport or the playground’.
The shoes are on offer in sizes 8C to 5.5, featuring rip-tab straps and laces for easy wear, as Decathlon describes them as ‘easy to get on and off’. They’re available in a choice of navy blue, royal blue and white, as well as watermelon pink and pearl pink.
Meanwhile, Clarks is selling the Torridon Vibe Kid Shoes starting at £30. These come in black and are available in smaller sizes from 7 to 12, and larger sizes from 13 to 8.
The Lightweight Rip-Tab Shoes Soft 140 from Decathlon(Image: Decathlon)
Marks and Spencer, on the other hand, offers the Kids’ Leather Riptape School Shoes priced between £28 and £32. These come in sizes ranging from 8 small to 2 large, with standard, narrow and wide widths also on offer.
Returning to the Lightweight Rip-Tab Shoes Soft 140 from Decathlon, they currently boast a 4.8-star rating online. Kat shared: “Excellent trainers for my son. Lightweight, breathable, perfect for school and home. Will buy again.”
Kimberly remarked: “I have an autistic son who struggles getting shoes on and also has wide feet. These are great as they are affordable and offer independence as he can get them on himself and fasten the Velcro straps. Can see these being a repeat purchase.”
One parent has bought the shoes ‘every year’ for their son as they ‘last longer compared to others’(Image: Decathlon)
Rakesh posted: “Before the school starts, I get the same shoes for my son every year. It’s comfortable and lasts longer compared to other shoes I have bought before. I have bought it for the third time.”
However, Daniel wrote: “Well made and well priced. Not the most durable shoe, but then I don’t think it’s designed to be. Very comfortable from day one.”
And Gareth continued: “My kid says they are comfy. They are very light and still look good after eight months. He will outgrow them before they fall apart.”
The Lightweight Rip-Tab Shoes Soft 140 represent just one of numerous bargains on offer during Decathlon’s ‘Middle Aisle’ promotion. There’s also the Adidas 27.5L 3 Stripe Logo Backpack slashed from £24.99 to £14.99.
The lightweight yet robust rucksack comes in three shades and would be ideal for school or fitness sessions. Shoppers can select from purple, black and light ochre.
Meanwhile, the Adidas Kids’ Rip-Tab Trainers Advantage in black have been cut to £19.99. Decathlon has also knocked down the QUECHUA 0.8L Ecozen Flask 500 to £3.99 in teal blue, old pink and apricot orange.
For parents seeking to slash expenses on their back-to-school purchases, Decathlon’s middle aisle can be explored online here.
