Debenhams School Shoes & Uniform Review
Earlier this week, my husband and I attended a school induction for our twin girls. They’re currently in nursery two and a half hours a day, Monday-Friday. However, come September, they’ll be moving up into full time school.
I like to be prepared when it comes to things such as their school uniforms so whilst we were at the induction, my husband and I took the opportunity to look at the uniforms in terms of sizes so that we could place an order for September. The uniform is the same as what the girls already wear, except they now have the addition of a PE kit.
Whilst I ordered polo shirts, jumpers and cardigans from the school, mainly because they have the school logo already on them, I tend to buy their trousers, shoes and pinafores elsewhere.
Debenhams recently asked me if I’d like to review some new school shoes for our girls along with some of their school uniforms and I jumped at the chance!
The girls are always in need of new shoes! They’re forever scuffing them! I chose these super cute Debenhams Girls Black Patent Bow Applique Rip Tape shoes, which are a bargain at just £12.80 (sale price: subject to change).
The girls are always in need of new shoes! They’re forever scuffing them! I chose these super cute Debenhams Girls Black Patent Bow Applique Rip Tape shoes, which are a bargain at just £12.80 (sale price: subject to change).
I love the patent finish on these shoes as they look super shiny! The cute bow detail on the top gives the shoes an on trend look and I like that the inside is a nice shade of pink with silver dots.
These shoes have ‘stay fresh’ technology and have been designed with flexible, slip resistant soles. They’re also scuff resistant – perfect for our girls who love to run and climb!
Overall, I think these shoes are excellent value for money and they’re great quality too. They fit well and are comfortable.
As the current school term is almost at an end, I decided that the uniforms I received from Debenhams would be for when they return in September. For this reason I bought age 5-6 to ensure that come September they’ll fit the girls.
I ordered a girls’ grey school pinafore (£8.00), pack of two girls’ bootcut trousers (£8.80) and pack of two children’s black jogging bottoms.
I love the pinafore, as does M. Although it’s slightly too big for her at the moment, come September I know it’ll fit perfectly. I like that it’s plain as I’m not keen on fussy clothes with too much detail. There’s a zip to the side of the pinafore so it can be put on easily and the material feels like really good quality. Teflon fabric is used so it’s great to repel water, oil and stains.
The bootcut trousers are for R, who has already given them her approval! Inside the trousers, which have an elasticated waist, there is a button which allows you to adjust the waist size.
The jogging bottoms will be great for when the girls have their PE lessons. Although I ordered them a pair of shorts from the school, these joggers will come in handy for the colder months. They’re great quality, have two side pockets and also have an elasticated waist.
Overall, I”m very impressed with the school shoes and uniform available at Debenhams. I was even more impressed with the price!
For the purpose of this review I was gifted the above items. All views & opinions are 100% my own.
10 Comments
Katie Davies
July 11, 2016 at 7:59 am
Love the shoes the jogging bottoms look great too my daughter has sports day soon I might have to invest in some
Hannah Brown
July 11, 2016 at 4:08 pm
I can't believe our babies are growing up!!! Can't wait to see them in their uniforms! x
dearbear andbeany
July 12, 2016 at 7:33 am
Alice starts school in September too, eek!! She talks all the time about buying her school shoes, she can't wait to buy them. I hadn't thought about Debenhams as an option for them and will take a look x #triedtested
kerry norris
July 12, 2016 at 7:59 am
The price is great for debenhams. I actually have to buy uniform this year (sobs to myself). Will go check them out x
Samantha Rickelton
July 12, 2016 at 8:34 am
I didn't realise Debenhams offered school uniform – I picked up some summer t-shirts at Debenhams this year and was really impressed with the quality and price so I will have to check their uniform out this summer.
Joanne Mallon
July 12, 2016 at 8:46 am
School uniform (especially shoes) is such a big expense, and double so with twins. I wouldn't have thought of Debenhams for school uniform but will check it out now. It'll be interesting to see how long those shoes last, you must keep us updated. #triedtested
Louise Fairweather
July 12, 2016 at 8:58 am
There are so many places that do school uniform these days that I didn't realise. #triedtested
Jo Laybourn
July 12, 2016 at 9:15 pm
Those shoes are so cute! I love them! So many great bargain to be had now a days and with lots of selection too.
Crummy Mummy
July 13, 2016 at 4:34 pm
I'm waiting until the very last week.of August to kit BB out – I just know she'll grow over the summer! #TriedTested
Jayne SMABL
July 16, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Looks like a fab range and reasonably priced too! 🙂 x