If you have children then you will already know that buying kids shoes can be a nightmare. They are either really, really, expensive, in which case you don’t actually want the kids to move when they have them on their feet for fear of ruining them, or they’re more affordable but drop apart after a few adventures and usually last no more than one term at school! Well ToeZone may have just answered all parents shoe prayers and here’s why.
What is Toezone?
Toezone was founded in the UK by Sharon Anderson, a mum of three, born from a simple frustration shared by many parents, finding kids’ shoes that actually last beyond the first week of playtime. They now sell gorgeous shoes that are practical, durable and affordable.
What started as a personal mission for Sharon has grown into a thriving family-run business rooted in experience and passion. With more than 30 years of footwear industry know-how, Sharon and her family oversee the design and production of every pair of shoes that carries the Toezone name. Whether it’s smart school shoes, sturdy boots, or weather-ready wellies, each pair balances comfort, durability and style.
Review of ToeZone
We were sent two pairs of ToeZone shoes to test out. The first pair was a pair of the Pia- Patent T-Bar school shoes with star buckle which retail for £29. These shoes come with a memory foam insole, non slip and non marking soles and scuff resistant outer area.
My first impressions of these shoes where great, despite ordering online and not getting to try them on first they were true to size and fit like a glove. I loved the look of them and they felt really sturdy and well made.
My 6 year old daughter was over the moon with them. She particularly loved the attention to detail, the little unicorn on the inside and the shiny star on the back, things she couldn’t wait to show her friends at school.
Once on she instantly said how comfy they where thanks to the memory foam insoles which is always a blessing when they are in them for at least 7 hours a day, 5 days a week.
She also found the buckles easy enough to fasten herself even tough she’s never had buckles on her shoes before and I think this is partly down to the elastic fastening on the buckle making it easier to move. There’s nothing worse then kids not being able to fasten their own shoes, especially on PE day.
The second pair we were sent was a pair of the SARA brown leather and suede fur warm boots that retails for £35.
Again these were true to size and a great fit when they arrived. They are so warm and comfy look really nice with her tights and skirts and shorts or even over leggings.
Again they look and feel well made and although she hasn’t worn these as often as her new school yet, they are still showing no signs of wear and tear at all and they are currently her go to favourites at the weekend.
Overall we are very pleased with the ToeZone shoes and will definitely be looking at them in August when we prepare for the new school term in September instead of trapsing round the shops and hoping we can find something that doesn’t break instantly or doesn’t break the bank.
ToeZone also have a range of boys shoes as well as wellies and umbrellas so they are worth checking out if you are on the hunt for durable affordable footwear for your children.