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  • How to clean wellies

    When it comes to having fun in the great outdoors, wellies are the way to go. Designed to keep children’s feet clean, dry and warm in wet environments, they’re brilliant for puddle-jumping, muddy ...

  • A size guide to children’s wellies

    Wellies are a necessary part of growing up and long before Peppa Pig, children have delighted in jumping in muddy puddles. While wellies seem like a fairly standard purchase, we receive a great d ...

  • Wellies storage and care guide

    Children love to play in the Great Outdoors, but it can be a messy place! From sticky mud to gritty sand and powdery snow, there are plenty of opportunities for little ones to get wet and dirty. I ...

  • When your kids should wear their wellies

    Wellies are a great form of footwear that allows children to play in wet weather conditions without getting soggy socks, but during dry spells they can often end up not being worn. Children’s fee ...

  • What to do with your old wellies

    Wellies become a much-loved loyal servant that accompany little feet on adventures and exploration. Many of us find it very difficult to part with a pair once those little feet have grown out of ...

  • A Guide to Buying Wellies for Babies and Toddlers

    Let’s face it, when little ones spy a muddy puddle, the urge to dash off and splash about, squelch around and max out the most fun is irresistible. And that’s as it should be – at Start-Rite we a ...

  • How to keep kids feet warm in wellies

    With the arrival of cold and wet weather, most of us want to snuggle up with a blanket and not leave the house. Not children! No matter the weather, temperature or time of day kids seem to love b ...

  • Start-Rite’s family favourite places to visit in Norfolk

    Start-Rite Shoes is a proud Norwich business. The head office is located outside Norwich City Centre, where the business originated behind the marketplace in 1792. Set up by James Southall, his ...

  • Keep moving in lockdown – Toddlers

    As we approach one year of restricted measures and lockdowns, in this series of blogs, we are looking at the developmental changes our children will have experienced during this extended time at ...

  • Celebrating our 2022 awards success

    This time of year is often a busy yet wonderful whirlwind of preparation for Christmas and tying up loose ends but we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the last 12 months. We’ve launched new ...

  • Can leather get wet?

    If you live in the UK, it’s inevitable that your shoes will get wet, and given that most shoes are made with leather ‘uppers’ for the best comfort and protection, it’s important to protect the le ...

  • What to pack for a school trip

    School trips can be an exciting proposition for your child - a chance to get away from the normal routine of school and experience something new! Trips to museums, aquariums, zoos and even just o ...

  • How to style children’s desert boots

    If you’ve just bought your little one their first pair of desert boots and are wondering how to make the most of them, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Start-Rite, as well as being children ...

  • How to clean hook and loop fastenings

    Some of our favourite styles include a hook and loop fastening, which is also known colloquially by the brand name ‘Velcro’. We sometimes refer to these fastenings as ‘rip-tape’. This handy fasten ...

  • Should I throw away old shoes?

    When it comes to shoes, there’s no fixed expiration date and we are confident that Start-Rite shoes are never outworn. However, it is advisable to replace, or repair, shoes when they start show ...

  • Keeping your child safe online

    In this blog, the UK’s leading children’s charity, the NSPCC, offer their tips on keeping your child safe online this summer holiday. As well as making sure your child is safe when leaving t ...

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