Back to School Shoes at Little Bigheads: Stress‑Free Feet, Happy Parents, Ready Kids

If you’re a parent, you already know the Back to School Shoe Saga. The queues. The waiting. The “Muuuum, my feet hurt.” The “Daaaad, can we go home now?” The “I’m hungry.” The “I’m bored.” The “I’m never doing this again.”

So let’s make this year different.

At Little Bigheads, we’ve turned the back‑to‑school shoe shop into something calmer, kinder and actually… dare we say… enjoyable.

📅 Book Your Free 30‑Minute Fitting Appointment (and skip the chaos)

Yes — free. Yes — 30 minutes just for you. Yes — no waiting around while your child tries to climb the nearest display stand.

Booking online is quick, easy and takes less time than finding your child’s missing PE sock. Just pick your time, pop in, and we’ll take care of everything — measuring, fitting, advising, and making sure your child leaves with shoes that actually fit.

Because let’s be honest… you’ve got far better things to be doing than standing in a queue. Book your appointment now!

Find our store location here!

👟 Our Back to School Collection: Built for Real Kids

We stock an extensive range of top‑quality school shoes, all designed specifically for growing children’s feet — not mini versions of adult shoes.

Brands you’ll know and trust:

• Geox
• Start‑Rite
• Froddo
• Ricosta
• Petasil 

And more…

Prices start from £20 for last‑chance styles,  right up to brand‑new season favourites. Boys, girls, unisex, and trainers — we’ve got them all.

💪 Shoes for Every Type of Child

Every child moves differently, and their shoes need to keep up.

• Light on their feet? We’ve got flexible, lightweight styles.
• Climbing every obstacle they see? Robust, durable soles.
• Football hero at breaktime? Reinforced toes and tough uppers.
• Scooting to school? (We see you, parents.) We’ll guide you to styles that can handle the wear.
• Prefer smart and classic? Traditional leather options.
• Prefer modern? Sleek sporty styles.
• Velcro, laces, slip‑on Geox “fast‑in”? All covered.
• Vegan options? Absolutely.

Whatever their personality, we’ve got a shoe to match.

📏 Why Properly Fitted School Shoes Matter

Children spend 6–8 hours a day in their school shoes. That’s a long time — and the wrong fit can cause:

• Blisters
• Toe crowding
• Ingrown toenails
• Arch pain
• Long‑term foot development issues

Recommended Growing Room

Most reputable children’s footwear specialists (including Start‑Rite and The Society of Shoefitters) recommend:

📌 12–14mm of growing room That’s enough space for natural growth and movement, without being too loose.

Why too much space is dangerous

• Feet slide forward → toes hit the end → bruising
• Shoes bend incorrectly → weakens the structure
• Children grip with their toes → causes fatigue and poor gait
• Increased tripping risk

Why too little space is unhealthy

• Restricts natural foot development
• Causes rubbing and pressure points
• Can lead to bunions and nail problems
• Makes walking uncomfortable → affects posture

This is why we measure properly, fit safely, and check growing room every time.

📐 Can’t Make It to Our Bramhall Store?

We’ve got you covered with:

• Little Bigheads Handy Measuring Guide
• Brand Size Guides (Geox, Start‑Rite, Froddo, Ricosta, etc.)

These help you choose confidently from home — especially useful if you’re ordering online or doing “click and fit”.

🧼 Caring for School Shoes: Make Them Last Longer

School shoes go through a lot. Mud, rain, football, scooting, climbing, dragging, kicking… you name it.

Here’s how to keep them going strong:

Leather Shoes

• Polish regularly to keep the leather nourished
• Wipe clean daily to remove dirt and salt
• Use protective spray to guard against water and scuffs
• Let them dry naturally (never on a radiator — it cracks the leather)

Vegan / Synthetic Shoes

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth
• Use a protective spray suitable for synthetics
• Avoid harsh cleaners that can damage the finish

Scooting Wear

Scooters are shoe destroyers. The constant friction on the toe area wears down the front faster than normal walking.

Choosing a shoe with:

• Reinforced toe caps
• Durable rubber fronts
• Strong stitching

…can make a huge difference in how long the shoes last.

💛 Why Parents Love Our Back to School Experience

Because it’s:

• Calm
• Organised
• Friendly
• Professional
• Child‑centred
• And actually… enjoyable

We don’t rush. We don’t guess. We don’t “make do”. We fit properly — every time.

And your child leaves with shoes that support their feet, their comfort, and their adventures.

🎒 Ready for Back to School? We Are.

Whether you book an appointment, browse online, or use our measuring guide at home, we’re here to make back‑to‑school shoe shopping easier, calmer and kinder.

Because childhood is busy enough — their shoes shouldn’t be.