These Shoes Weren't Made for Walking
Have you ever noticed how rubbish girl's school shoes are for walking to school? Boys shoes - great - tough, cover the foot, keep the stones and rain out (unless it's a real downpour when wellies are called for).

Girls shoes, even the quality brands, tend to be low cut on the front of the foot - slightest hint of a puddle and tights get soaked. Slightest bit of grit on the path and it gets kicked in through the front of the shoe.... so we have to stop and get it out (hopping may be a good way to keep fit but it's not something I'd force a child to do to get to school!).

I'm talking about shoes for five year olds - not exactly Top Shop addicted 13 year olds (we'll save that for another Blog).

Personally I think trainers would be best all round but it would be tough to convince the schools to make that change as they like the 'smart dark' look. My son has school shoes which are trainer style but black and from Clarks - absolutely ideal. So come on Mr Clarks (and Mr StartRite and Ms Padders and Doctor Marten) bring it on for the girls...