What the Kids Wore // Treads School Shoes

We were sent two pairs of Treads Shoes for the purpose of this review

Back to school is looming and we are preparing the final pieces of school uniform ready for September 1st.  Everything looks a bit big still as I seem to inevitably buy with some growing space, and all the polo shirts are so bright they seem to reflect the sun.  We all know that will last approximately one wear before they are stained by dinners, pens or something completely unidentifiable!  This year we are trying out Treads shoes for the older two and the plan is that they make it through a whole school year.

Treads come with a 12 month indestructible guarantee which means they are build to withstand typical playground behaviour and the way children sit and act in school as well as on the football fields.  Obviously most children wait until just after you have bought them new shoes to have a growth spurt, and Treads come in dual sizing with a removable insole so they last that little bit longer too! For both boys I chose their current size and the shoes can not only grow with them into the next, but the sizing is generous too so I really do hope they will last all year!

Dylan chose laces this year, something we haven't tackled yet but at 9 years old he is definitely ready to learn!  He went for the Tokyo which have plenty of rubber to protect his toes and I think they look a little more grown up whilst still being playful.  Archie went for London which is a classic, comfy, velcro style.  The shoes are available for both girls and boys from sizes  junior 11 to adult 11.

The real test of these shoes will be in a few months time though, so I plan to do a little update at 3,6,9 and 12 months to show how the shoes are faring! For now they look shiny and clean and I was keen to pop them back in the box to preserve that as long as I can! Both of these boys start back on the 1st of September ready for the new term though so it is time to get labelling!

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Back to School with Deichmann Shoes

Book bag

PE kit

Water bottle

Lunch box

Pencil case

Pencils

Shirts

Trousers

Jumpers

Coat

Shoes

I think I am pretty much ready, which is so unlike me but every year the list seems to get longer and more expensive and I start thinking about it earlier.  Dylan is off to Junior School in September which means a whole new uniform and extra things that he didn’t need before, like packed lunch box and a water bottle as he is no longer entitled to the free school meals.  Thankfully Deichmann came to the rescue when it comes to school shoes.

They offered to send us a pair of shoes each for the boys and there was such a huge collection to choose from that it was easy to find the perfect pair for each of them.  I went for something a bit smarter for Dylan and I think they look so grown up! Archie still needs a lot of rubber protection at the front as he has a tendency to make everything look scruffy within seconds so I went for some that look perfect for active children and I am hoping they stand up to his rigorous testing once September arrives!

Deichmann have an offer on at the moment where you can buy one pair of kids shoes or trainers and get another half price which can really help to cut the cost for bigger families, especially when many of their school shoes are already under £20 a pair!

How ready are you feeling for September? It feels good to have all the basics sorted although if anyone wants to come and do the labelling . . . .

**Collaborative post**

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Top picks for Starting School

Somehow the time has come to start getting everything ready for school.  There are only a few weeks left until we have to get out the navy sweatshirt and smart black shoes and send Dylan off to school and I am not feeling ready in the slightest emotionally.  I am trying to make sure that I am physically prepared though, so that all I have to worry about as it gets even closer is the supply of tissues I will need as I leave him in his classroom.

Lunchtime

Whilst Dylan will be enjoying school dinners, many children will be taking packed lunches, and Archie will be carrying his lunchbox into nursery.   Here are some of our top picks for lunchtime buys

We know Little Life for their toddler backpacks, but they also make brilliant lunchboxes and bottles. Their animal characters work across the ranges and the lunchbags are easy to carry and insulated.  Archie will be taking his new crocodile lunchbag (£9.99) to nursery packed with all his favourite snacks, and his crocodile bottle (£6.99) will be on hand all day to keep him hydrated.  The straw flips out and it is easy for a toddler to open and close the lid independantly.

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