I used to buy my daughter cheap school shoes and they would last a couple of months but lately been buying clarks and she finds it almost impossible to wear these out. Would recommend clarks childrens shoes. Worth the extra money
mattgrant
13 Jun 164#1
Go to Tesco, quality would be better. And cheaper too
srp111
13 Jun 164#2
got a few pairs of clarks shoes. very good quality :smile:
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mattgrant
13 Jun 164#1
Go to Tesco, quality would be better. And cheaper too
rodman to mattgrant
13 Jun 1621#3
nice joke
cherry_1306 to mattgrant
13 Jun 163#4
Are you ok? :smiley:
Stompa to mattgrant
13 Jun 161#8
Indeed, the days of Clarks making decent quality shoes are long gone.
ripkord to mattgrant
13 Jun 162#15
I cant think of a single product tesco sells where this statement holds true.
srp111
13 Jun 164#2
got a few pairs of clarks shoes. very good quality :smile:
rolyhubbard
13 Jun 164#5
I used to buy my daughter cheap school shoes and they would last a couple of months but lately been buying clarks and she finds it almost impossible to wear these out. Would recommend clarks childrens shoes. Worth the extra money
celticbull2008 to rolyhubbard
13 Jun 16#11
Totally AGREE. I never thought this was true until I actually purchased Clarks instead of the cheap one from supermarket.
They last so much longer..
I goto the Clarks Outlet in Livingston, Scotland.. they are a lot cheaper than the Clarks stores you visit, they are simply last years stock, as in fashion. get them cheaper via the outlet.. Recommend anyone in Scotland with Kids to visit..
GemandJake
13 Jun 16#6
Thanks for this, was wanting to buy my children some new shoes and prefer Clarks. Heat added
cheznconrad123
13 Jun 16#7
Thank you op I only buy Clark's for my children xx
iibdii
13 Jun 16#9
better than next no chance of tesco quality anywhere near these
mighty mugger
13 Jun 161#10
Don't forget 5.05% cashback from TopBackCash.
Common Sense
13 Jun 16#12
Still expensive!
Wait for the sale prices to fall further.
marif1
13 Jun 16#13
I've bought clarks but my kids get them scuffed up in next to no time, so stick to Tesco.
BenderRodriguez
13 Jun 162#14
Recently got a pair of shoes from Clarks on sale, full price was around £80. Soles were halfway gone after 10 days of walking on holiday. Similar Merrells and Sketchers I've got are absolutely fine after 3 years..
Maybe just an unlucky pair but I'll avoid Clarks from now.
Common Sense
13 Jun 161#16
Glue comes off and soles fall apart with many Clarks shoes. They do give a minor £10 voucher if you kick up a fuss. Many Clarks shoes are made in India. They are not British shoes! But, they still last longer than Brantano, Matalan and Tesco for my children! I cannot justify £60 for a pair. Even £30 seems steep. Check out the prices on the Indian websites!
rosycheeks
13 Jun 161#17
Too expensive the clarks outlet near me is cheaper
missmixalot
13 Jun 16#18
Had Clarks and Tescos for my child...both fell apart, now on to Aldi for the last term!
ILikeHUKD
13 Jun 161#19
If you're concerned about quality, simply wipe the shoes with a Nokia 3310 and they will become indestructible.
Dj CUE
13 Jun 161#20
Geox shoes are by far the best for my boy. He destroyed a tesco pair in a week and a clarks pair in 3 weeks, Crocs shoes lasted a little longer (3 months) but he actually out grows Geox. Geox shoe are priced the same as Clarks but you can get some good deals in the sales. I managed to get some for £12.50 a pair from John Lewis in their sale about 6 months ago.
shaft
13 Jun 16#21
:laughing: good one. tell me another.
chipsnbeanz
13 Jun 16#22
No pairs of school shoes. Size 12 or 13.
Pft
sharonalleyne
13 Jun 16#23
//I always buy the next size up in the sales!//
Did you know your feet stop growing when you're an adult?!?!!!!
iibdii
13 Jun 16#24
plenty stock n sizes in abbey centre Belfast got two pairs thanks op heat added this morning visit was worthwhile
Thomablue
13 Jun 16#25
Tesco & Quality really should not appear in the same sentence.........ever.
katymabel
13 Jun 16#26
Ordered a pair of new leather work shoes for £20 click and collect. Was going to spend £10 in new look on basic ones but these will be miles better!
tashag
13 Jun 16#27
thanks ordered for my little one
sam1970
13 Jun 16#28
good deal
jumbosausage
13 Jun 16#29
Worth it with 50%, I also like to buys the kids Start Rite shoes, found these have the edge in terms of quality and definitely last a bit longer. That being said they're usually more expensive! But good deal, thanks OP.
egonspengler
13 Jun 16#30
nice.... ;-)
caroline072
13 Jun 16#31
Tesco shoes better quality! Ha ha! Should of gone to specsavers!!!
caroline072
13 Jun 16#32
Do start rite not measure widths anymore we were told in our shop.
Is that correct?
jumbosausage
13 Jun 16#33
I've only purchased from a stockist (where they measure up) or from the website where shoes are supplied in various widths. Guess it depends where you shop.
Big T
13 Jun 161#34
Thanks! Just ordered
us_agent2012
13 Jun 16#35
Clarks are great, they have outlasted many fancy brands I've tried.
specialoffers
13 Jun 16#36
which store??? could be next to clarks one?:laughing:
lkl265
13 Jun 16#37
5% cashback via TCB
splender
13 Jun 161#38
They do a nice pair of lemon soles.
foes4you
13 Jun 16#39
I think they added the 50% on the price.
zaheer2003
14 Jun 16#40
I bought a pair of Clarks boots, the leather came apart from the sole in multiple places. Can't believe it as it's a boot so should be hard wearing. Clarks gone downhill.
bargain_bert
14 Jun 16#41
Can't see any kids school shoes in the sale items. Although, I didn't expect too..
I disagree with this statement but fact is Clarks' quality deteriorated terribly, too. They wear out much quicker than they used to and also you can find stitching faults which can make child's feet hurt or uncomfortable. .If they have a quality department they all needs to get re-trained!
r40
14 Jun 161#44
don't think foreign labourers do quality control for 5p a day!! lol! the days of quality and british in the sentence long gone sadly!
Babbler
14 Jun 16#45
lol - asda maybe... tesco shoes fall apart very quickly.
kazbar128
14 Jun 16#46
Which Indian website are you mentioning please.?
Vistrix
14 Jun 161#47
Clarks seems to be the only shoe shop in the UK that do half sizes for kids 1-5.
They seem to have a monopoly on correct shoe sizes for toddlers...
Fluff
14 Jun 16#48
You can order your sale shoes for instore delivery - they'll fit them for you and then send back what you don't need.
splender
14 Jun 16#49
Need to pay £10-£20 more RRP for same quality as they were a few years' ago. That's because we run a bit inefficient at the UK end, may be better to fire all the English managers and replace them with Germans.
ontheqt
14 Jun 16#50
Same prices as found at a clarks outlet
golfie
14 Jun 16#51
Clark's aren't as good as they used to be. In my experience m & s shoes last longest. Clark's around 3-6 months. m & s, 9-12 months
zebrum
14 Jun 16#52
I got concerned when all the shoes were being made in India and Vietnam but the day i saw them switch to imitation stitching where its rubber instead of real stitching tipped me over the edge.
patrick_000
14 Jun 16#53
Is this in store too? Shame there are no men's sandals on sale on their website.
sheebs
14 Jun 16#54
clarks outlet is better value
kaymate
14 Jun 16#55
nice one thank you. saved myself 25 smackeroonies.
katestewart9279
14 Jun 16#56
Yes I bought the cheapest pair at £32 a couple of months ago and the Velcro doesnt stick properly after that short time.
bigfatfeet
14 Jun 16#57
well tell that to my fat feet now that I've put on a few stone as an adult 8-)
plebhead
14 Jun 16#58
You're having a laugh aren't you - the supermarket shoes are a waste of money - my son's mother buys my son school shoes cheap and the "leather" is scuffed off after one day. I got sick of seeing my son in scuffed shoes so buy him clarkes or marks and spencer. Last the entire year at school. He was going through three pairs a term on supermarket shoes!
spyro123
14 Jun 16#59
If you can get to the clarks outlet at junction 32 you can get 2 pairs of school shoes for £25.
Syed110
14 Jun 16#60
i guess you must be working for tesco
sophamundo
14 Jun 161#61
Clark's quality has gone downhill and their customer service is terrible! I had a pair of boots, that had hardly been worn for 6months, fall apart due to poor workmanship (the lining just perished in the heels). They offered me 50% of my money back because I had had them 6 months, without any consideration of the obviously little wear they had had (clear from the outer leather and sole). They wouldn't budge even with discussions with head office - they said I would have to post them in at my own expense for "examination'. They lady behind the counter said "she had no power" to make a decision. They lost my custom for ever more for the sake of 30 odd quid. Start-rite are far better quality and even better are Geox - the quality is amazing and my boys pair look brand new after 6 months of heavy wear! Well worth the extra money, but you can sometimes get them on sale. If you really must buy Clarks, I would only buy them via John Lewis as their customer service is amazing.
mattgrant
14 Jun 16#62
To be honest my comment was flippant but does come with experience of buying Clarke shoes which I have to say are poor quality. My girls only where DM shoes for school (as other pairs for leisure) and quality is outstanding and amazing customer service. (Never bought Tesco shoes or clothes so shouldn't have commented on their quality).
plebhead
15 Jun 16#63
WHich Mway is that as Im down South.
spyro123
15 Jun 16#64
Junction 32 m62
caroline072
15 Jun 16#65
Lol where do you think tescos shies are made surely not in england
Common Sense
15 Jun 16#66
I do not think anybody suggested tescos (sic "Tesco's") shoes were made in england (sic "England").
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I always buy the next size up in the sales!
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They last so much longer..
I goto the Clarks Outlet in Livingston, Scotland.. they are a lot cheaper than the Clarks stores you visit, they are simply last years stock, as in fashion. get them cheaper via the outlet.. Recommend anyone in Scotland with Kids to visit..
Wait for the sale prices to fall further.
Maybe just an unlucky pair but I'll avoid Clarks from now.
Pft
Did you know your feet stop growing when you're an adult?!?!!!!
Is that correct?
http://www.scpod.org/help/guide-to-navigation/buy-well-fitting-shoes/
They seem to have a monopoly on correct shoe sizes for toddlers...