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  • Finding school shoes that fit

    Here at Start Rite, we’ve been making children's shoes since 1792 - that’s over 225 years spent engineering the perfect fit. Over this time, we’ve researched, developed, tried and tested our school s

  • Five minutes with... @mammato7triplets

    We take five with Emma Louise, to talk raising seven children with young triplets. 1. Tell us a little about your family?In our big family of seven children, we have Bradley 16, McKenzie 15, Summe

  • Lockdown loneliness and the big return to school

  • How should diabetics care for their feet?

    If your child has diabetes, it’s important to know that any foot problems such as calluses, blisters or simple cuts and scrapes can be more serious than they would be for a non-diabetic child. Howev

  • 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 b

  • What size shoe laces do I need?

    Not all shoe laces are made equal. The right pair can make busy mornings easier for both kids and parents, so it’s important to choose the right type. Length is a key factor, as it can significan

  • What are bowed legs?

    There are few things in life more amazing than watching your toddler slowly figure out the world around them, and take their first few wobbly steps across the room. This is an exciting stage in thei

  • How to avoid dry feet

    Dry skin on children's feet is a normal, common and natural occurrence. Dry feet can be a result of a child being on their feet a lot during the day or engaging in physical activities. However, if

  • How to teach kids to tie shoe laces

    There are a great many milestones parents celebrate as their little ones grow. Smiling, sleeping through the night, solid food, first steps, potty trained, first day of school. All Inst

  • What causes sweaty feet?

    Sweaty feet can be uncomfortable, but they’re something that most children experience at one time or another. Most adults have sweaty feet at times, too. In the majority of cases, sweaty feet aren

  • How to make more toe room in shoes

    Having enough toe room in shoes is just as important as making sure the rest of the shoe fits, both for your child’s comfort and their foot health. Shoes that are too small can lead to painful callu

  • How to prevent blisters from new shoes

    Blisters are the result of friction between the foot and the shoe and as all foot shapes vary, there isn’t one single shoe shape that will be right for every foot, so unfortunately blisters can be

  • Can learning to walk affect sleep?

    The day your little one takes their first steps is an exciting and joyous occasion for both you and your baby - and a lot goes into it. In order to start toddling about, your child needs to pass a

  • Five minutes with… @lifeat.no18

    We take five with Kimberley, an NHS Midwife and mum to Keanno and Declan, to talk about how family life has changed lately and the memories they’ll cherish forever. 1. Hi Kimberley, how are you a

  • How to stretch canvas shoes

    If your child complains that their canvas shoes are feeling tight and the pair isn’t very old - or worse, you’ve only just bought them - then it can be tempting to try to find any way possible to

  • How to shop for shoes: instore or online?

    Start-Rite shoes are available in hundreds of shops on the high-street and you can also find the full collection on our website or in our very own Start-Rite shop in Norwich, Norfolk. For the best o

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