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I’ve found the perfect shoes for my daughter to wear when she starts school – they’re cheap, durable and super comfy too
You might be surprised to learn where the shoes are from
IT can be hard to find a pair of school shoes that are comfy, durable and don't break the bank.
But one mum reckons she might have done just that, after stumbling across the perfect pair of Mary Janes for her little girl to wear when starting school this September.
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Sophie took to TikTok to share a of the black shoes, as she wrote over the top: "The cutest shoes for my girl starting school".
Somewhat surprisingly, the shoes are actually Crocs, and come in at just £19.99.
They're called the Brooklyn Mary Jane flat and come in sizes from a 4 to a 10, meaning they're suitable for most girls up to the age of five.
"Designed to be simplistic and chic, the Mary Jane flat features a stylish square toe shape with a drop-in Croslite™ footbed for ultimate comfort," Crocs say of the shoe on
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"The signature overfoot adjustable strap features a hook and loop closure for a secure fit that makes it easy to slip on and off."
Other parents were quick to take to the comments section on Sophie's video, with one writing: "Do they feel like crocs inside?
"My daughter will only wear her Crocs and I'm hitting blocks with school shoes!"
"Yes they do," Sophie replied.
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"My girl will only wear Crocs - they are very similar and they are nice and wide at the front her toes don’t squish up in them."
"I have the adult version of these for when I worked 12 hr shifts at the hospital and they’re so comfy!!" another wrote.
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"Most durable and long lasting shoes !!!" a third insisted.
"Just ordered my little girl some for school," someone else said.
"Thank you for sharing this!"
"My little boy starts school next month. I'm really struggling to find nice shoes!" another wrote.
With Sophie responding: "It so hard isn’t it.
How can I save money on school uniforms?
IF you are struggling to afford the cost of school uniform or PE kit, you may be able to apply for a grant from your local council - but the criteria vary from council to council.
This is usually in the form of a one-off payment paid directly into your bank account. Some councils will reimburse payments made to approved retailers.
You can ask your local council what help is available and when you need to apply.
If you can't get targeted help from your council, there are other options to get cheap uniform.
Speak to your school to see if they can offer you some clothing.
Some charities offer help to families in need too. Charity Turn2Us has a free grants search tool on its website which you can use to find out what help is available to you.
Charity shops can also be a good place to find cheap school uniform.
"We tried Clarks and stuff but my girl just finds shoes that squish her toes uncomfy.
"And she was so comfy in these!
"Not everyone's style but her being comfy is all that matters."
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For those with bigger children, the Brooklyn Crocs go from a size 11 to a size 3 on the , and are £25 a pair.
The only difference is that the strap on the bigger kids' version is an elastic one.
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