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  • How to prevent ingrown toenails

    If your child has ever experienced an ingrown toenail, you’ll know how uncomfortable it can be. The good news is that with a few simple habits and the right footwear, you can significantly reduce th

  • How to keep kids cool at night

    Long days, trips to the beach, cold ice cream…many of us look forward to summer and the adventures it brings. However, most of us don’t tend to love being hot, sticky and uncomfortable. Even whe

  • Donating to charity

    An important part of celebrating our 230th birthday year has been donating new shoes to two important charities, to enable a great many more children to benefit from wearing Start-Rite shoes. We w

  • How to dry shoes quickly

    Some of us welcome the first signs of autumn, that crisp note in the air, the days rapidly drawing in, foggy mornings and the creep towards Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas. Others lament th

  • 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 s

  • How to make shoes grip better: cleaning the treads

    Whether they’re racing around the playground or heading out on a muddy walk, children rely on their shoes to keep them steady on their feet. But over time, even the best-designed soles can lose the

  • When can my child start nursery?

    Sending your little one to nursery is a highly emotional journey for most parents. If your child has been looked after by you or your family from the very earliest moments of their life, it can be a

  • The Best School Shoes for Wide Feet

    The best school shoes for wide feet Kids’ feet come in loads of different shapes and size, all of them completely normal and natural. Wide feet are very common and typically don’t cause any issues -...

  • What to put in a Christmas Eve box

    Putting together a Christmas Eve box for your little ones is a tradition that’s grown massively over the last few years, and it’s a lovely way to spend a night of festive fun with the kids before th

  • 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 fasteni

  • Are flip flops and sandals the same thing?

    Flip flops and sandals are the mainstay of summer and an easy choice to cool warm feet when relaxing in the garden, or out and about. However, while these footwear styles suit a variety of outfits,

  • The best school shoes for wide feet

    Kids’ feet come in loads of different shapes and size, all of them completely normal and natural. Wide feet are very common and typically don’t cause any issues - except when it comes to finding the

  • 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

  • How to get shoe polish out of carpets

    When you’re busy trying to get your little one’s school shoes looking nice, spilling shoe polish on the carpet can feel like a disaster. However, with quick action and the right techniques, you ca

  • 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

  • Is it bad to wear slippers all day?

    Many of us can share the joy of relaxing at home in a cosy pair of slippers. During the colder months we find ourselves reaching for them even more, but can wearing our favourite snuggly styles be

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