Clarks has launched a back-to-school promotion offering parents 50% off a third pair of its 'super durable' school shoes. The deal applies across the retailer's new school shoe range, which includes styles designed to withstand playground wear.
Deal details and featured styles
The 50% off third pairs offer is aimed at families dealing with mid-year growth spurts, keeping a backup pair on hand, or buying for multiple children at once. Among the standout designs is the Tapa Skip Youth Shoe, available in black leather and priced between £38 and £40. Sizes run from 3 to 7, including some half sizes, in both standard (F) and wide (G) width fittings.
For girls, the Derry Bar Youth Shoe is priced at £40 and incorporates 'playful star' details aimed at younger children. Its chunky profile is described as 'both eye-catching and comfortable'. The black leather shoe is available in standard (F) width only, with sizes ranging from 3 to 7.
Boys' options and features
For boys, the Lorcam Lane Youth Shoe, priced between £48 and £50, features a classic lace fastening. It is finished with a chunky, durable sole and made with 'tough leathers to tackle busy school and college days'. The shoe comes in three widths: standard (F), wide (G), and extra-wide (H), with sizes from 10 to 13.5 and 1 to 2.5, as well as larger sizes from 3 to 10.
Another option for boys is Clarks' Somerset Flex Kid in black leather, retailing at between £36 and £38 depending on size. Both standard (F) and wide (G) widths are available, with smaller and larger sizes in stock. These shoes 'blend a Clarks sole with a modern, sports-inspired leather construction' and feature a padded collar and tongue, with elastic lace and riptape strips for 'easy, independent on/off'.
Additional services and customer feedback
Clarks offers free standard delivery when parents purchase one of its measure-at-home foot gauges, allowing families to measure and order online without leaving the house. Many of the 'super durable' styles boast scuff-resistant technologies, while cushioning and breathable linings are designed for children who spend over 35 hours a week in the classroom.
The retailer also stocks back-to-school essentials such as school bags, umbrellas and lunchboxes. Elsewhere on the high street, Next is selling Black Patent School Leather Chunky Mary Jane Shoes priced between £31 and £40 for girls, and Black Matt School Leather Chunky Lace-Up Brogues priced between £36 and £43 for boys. Marks and Spencer stocks the Kids' Triple Riptape Leather School Shoes priced between £24 and £26, and the Kids' Leather Mary Jane Cat School Shoes priced between £32 and £36.
Clarks holds a 4.6-star rating on Trustpilot, where parents praise the staff for making back-to-school shoe shopping easier. One shopper who bought the Lorcam Jane Kid shoes said: "Lovely shoes for school, super cute. Chunky and sturdy and patent. Easy to keep clean. One of the nicest school shoes ever seen. Granddaughter loves them too." Another noted: "Beautiful heavy-duty leather shoes, my granddaughter loves them."
A fan of the brand said on Trustpilot, referencing customer service: "Mo at Middlebrook Bolton store was brilliant with my son Leo. Purchased Leo's school shoes, and he couldn't do enough. Thank you." Another commented: "Ben and Emily at Clark's Poole store were fantastic with my twins. We came in for their first school shoes and PE trainers and the customer service was brilliant." A third shopper shared: "We had foot measuring and bought new school shoes - all so easy. My daughter is also really pleased with her new shoes and can't wait to wear them!"
However, one shopper reported that her daughter's footwear fell apart after six months, although these were not from the recently launched range referenced above.
