When To Replace School Shoes

Jan 12, 2023

Most parents want to get the longest wear possible out of their child's school shoes. But it can be hard to know when its time to replace them.

Making sure they are in tip-top condition for your child's feet will provide them with the best possible comfort and support throughout the year. 

What should you look for to know if you need to replace your school shoes?

We've made the task easier by listing our top 4 signs that you should buy new school shoes. 

Top 4 Signs You Need New School Shoes

1. Their toes are touching the end of the shoe - they have had a growth spurt.

2. The tread underneath is gone which heightens the risk of slips.

3. Heel or top of the toe is worn away - the outsole no longer provides a stable base for your child's body alignment.

4. Your child is complaining - the shoe may be too small or too big and rubbing in different places. 

* A handy tip to check if your child's shoes are still the right size is to take out the innersole and have them stand on it. If their feet are hanging off, it's time for a new pair. But if there is a thumb size gap before the end of the innersole they're still fine to wear!

If your school shoes don't have any of these issues then you can rest assured that they should last another term or two. Give them a good clean, polish and buff before it's back to school (again).

Here at Ascent Footwear, we design our school shoes to last as kids are in their shoes 5 days a week for hundreds of hours. Their feet can also grow rapidly so measuring them every 6 months is essential until they stop growing. 

Our shoes also come with a 6-month outsole guarantee for select styles when bought directly from our website. Just another reason to love Ascent!

Explore our full range of school shoes below.