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  • Why is exercise important for kids?

    Active kids tend to be happy, healthy kids. Whether it’s sports or school activities, games or play, it’s important for children to stay physically active. Exercise can help with everything from im ...

  • What are plimsolls?

    While we know plimsolls might not sit at the very top of most people’s curiosity list, at Start-Rite Shoes we pride ourselves on being endlessly curious about footwear. After all, it’s what we do ...

  • Keep moving in lockdown. Age 8 - 11

    As our children return to school and we approach the anniversary of the first lockdown, we continue our blog series looking at the developmental changes our children have experienced during this ...

  • School shoes or trainers?

    Choosing shoes for the new school year can be tricky – do you go for a smarter school shoe, or a more casual trainer? While some schools have specific requirements for the kind of shoes they’ll all ...

  • Helping your child develop – Senior age

    The second part of our child development blogs looks at Senior age children. Here you’ll find information on making the right foot care choices for your child and provide advice on engaging the whole ...

  • All about our #Find15 campaign

    Many parents struggle to keep children active during lockdown – and ongoing restrictions mean many children’s clubs and activities are cancelled, leaving them with fewer opportunities to exercise o ...

  • What do you need for secondary school?

    Transitioning to secondary school is a significant milestone for children and a time of change for both students and parents. Whether you're gearing up for the first day of Year 7 or preparing yo ...

  • Helping your child develop – Primary age

    Over the next few months we’ll be sharing all the information you need to make the right foot care choices through every development stage of your child and provide advice on engaging the whole body ...

  • Are plimsolls bad for your feet?

    Many of us have fond memories of wearing plimsolls during school sports and PE lessons, but in recent years, concerns have emerged about how supportive these lightweight shoes really are for childr ...

  • How to help your child make friends at secondary school

    Starting secondary school can feel like a huge step for children and parents alike. The leap to a bigger school, new teachers, new routines and unfamiliar classmates can feel overwhelming, and w ...

  • 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 ...

  • The inspiration behind our new summer collection - Start-Rite

    Over the last two years, we’ve all missed out on getting together with friends and family and going on exciting new adventures. So for our SS22 collection, we are taking inspiration from summer va ...

  • School Shoes or Trainers

    School Shoes or Trainers Choosing shoes for the new school year can be tricky – do you go for a smarter school shoe, or a more casual trainer? While some schools have specific requirements for the ...

  • PE Shoes for School

    PE shoes for school PE classes and the perfect PE shoes At Start-Rite, we’re big believers in encouraging kids to get active and move their bodies at school. It’s a big part of the reason why we’ve ...

  • Affiliates

    Join the Start-Rite affiliate programme We'd like to give you the opportunity to earn money by promoting our products on your website or social media channels. Start-Rite has a wide range of stylish ...

  • School Hub

    School hub How to choose the right school shoes Whether it’s on the playground or in the classroom, kids need school shoes that stand-up to the rigours of daily school life. Designed for comfort, ...

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