Parents find £20 school trainers they ‘buy for every new size’

So many parents up and down the UK will know the familiar feeling of spending a small fortune on school shoes and trainers, only for them to be outgrown, or falling apart, before the first half term break. The back-to-school shop can soon start to feel expensive, so discovering footwear that’s both reasonably priced and long-lasting is crucial.

Adidas is a brand lauded for its quality, and for a limited period, a pair of Adidas Kids’ Advantage Rip-Tab Trainers have been slashed to £19.99 at Decathlon. This comes as the sports shop has introduced a new ‘Middle Aisle’ throughout UK branches, its website and app, providing limited-time reductions on a variety of products, reports the Mirror.

The current collection of offers concentrates on school-ready trainers, rucksacks and water bottles. And to give families complete reassurance over the break, the opening Back to School prices are secured to remain for six weeks, encompassing the entire summer holiday stretching through to Sunday 30th August.

The Adidas school trainers come in black and in children’s sizes 9.5C to 1.5. The trainers boast a hard-wearing rubber outsole, water-repellent easy leather upper and triple rip-tab fastenings, making them straightforward for younger children to put on independently while withstanding everyday school wear.

Parents have commended the fashionable shoes, proclaiming them as ‘a reliable’ choice. One said: “Bought for my five-year-old. Easy for him to put on and take off his shoes quickly and by himself.”

“Excellent value for money,” another said. “My son usually wears out his sneakers very quickly, and I was starting to get fed up. I tried the Adidas brand and I’m delighted with my purchase. They offer a wide selection and a variety of colours. I’ve finally found shoes that last! My son loves them; they’re easy to put on, durable, and have a very nice design.”

A third wrote: “A reliable choice; we buy them again for every new size. My son can’t stand most shoes; he has wide feet, but with these, there are no problems and no excessive sweating.”

However, the trainers aren’t without their weaknesses, with one reviewer noting: “They are easy to put on. However, the front breaks quickly if they slide across the ground a lot.”

One customer described them as ‘a pair of sneakers that are durable enough’ and was pleased they didn’t appear overly sporty. Another added: “Shoes bought 2 years ago in all sizes as my son grew. Quite sturdy, comfortable, practical to put on by himself and stylish.”

Elsewhere at MandM Direct, these Skechers Junior Boys Dynamight Day School Trainers have been slashed from £44.99 down to £19.99. Ideal for P.E., the velcro-fastening trainers feature memory foam cushioning for extra comfort.

Clarks, a brand long associated with quality school footwear, also offer their Lumen Hero Kid trainers at £25. The Lumen Hero is described by the brand as an ‘everyday, easy-to-wear trainer’ that ‘blends underfoot support with child-friendly practicality’.

Decathlon’s middle aisle is shaping up to give the likes of Aldi a run for their money, offering a financial lifeline for parents dreading the annual back-to-school spending spree this autumn term. The retailer says the deals are launching in response to growing demand for affordable alternatives, with 45% of consumers now actively seeking budget-friendly buys and ‘dupes’ that don’t skimp on quality.

The Adidas trainers are just one of several bargains forming part of Decathlon’s inaugural Middle Aisle event. For those after a stylish school bag, the Adidas 27.5L Backpack has been slashed from £24.99 to £15.99. Available in four colours, it boasts ample space for A4 folders, books and PE kits.

Elsewhere, Decathlon’s Kids’ School Shoes 140 have been reduced to £9.99, down from £14.99, representing a 33% saving. These lightweight school shoes have garnered an impressive 4.8-star rating from upwards of 13,700 customer reviews.

For those seeking another option, the Kids’ Playventure Yard Shoes have been cut from £19.99 to £14.99. This particular pair has been developed in collaboration with 11 healthcare professionals, ensuring the ideal combination of cushioning, flex and torsion.

For parents keen to keep back-to-school costs down, Decathlon’s middle aisle is available to shop online here.

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