There's no end to the stuff you need to buy for the kids going back to school.
12.08.2023 - 07:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Shopping for school shoes is something most parents - and kids in fact - dread.
Stores are generally packed out with irate mums and dads trying to get their children to stay still long enough to try them on.
Find what you need and it generally sets you back a small fortune.
Well retailer Deichmann is doing its bit to help and has once again launched its buy one get one half price back to school offer.
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Not only can it save families a small fortune, but you can also drop in for a fitting without needing to make an appointment.
We headed along to the Arndale branch this week to see exactly what this year's offer includes.
There's a massive range, from its cheaper own brands such as Graceland and Memphis One to well-known brands like Start Rite, Hush Puppies and Clarks.
Its range of Kickers has also recently been expanded and the teen girl leather T-bar shoes chosen by my daughter don't have the red and green Kickers labels attached, which some schools won't allow, so that was one problem solved.
My youngest chose the Memphis One black lace-ups, which, with a leather upper, will hopefully last the distance given the mud magnet that he is.
With the offer including sports shoes too, we were able to get what they need for PE.
All the big brands are included, such as Nike, Fila, Skechers, Puma and adidas.
Both opted for plain black, which is usually requested by schools - my daughter the Nike Courts for £39.99 and my son the Nike Wearalldays for £54.99.
We decided to get both pairs waterproofed using the machine they have in store.
It takes less than a minute and is also on offer to buy one, get one half price, making it just over a fiver for both pairs.
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