![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/im-a-footwear-expert-six-tricks-to-make-sure-your-kids-school-shoes-last/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TOB-OFF-PLAT-kids-shoes-1.jpg&description=ON the morning of the first day back to school, our little ones always appear immaculate - but within hours they can look like they've been dragged through a hedge backwards. It can be frustrating, especially when you're forced to fork out for new uniform just weeks into the term. Kids always look so smart in their new school shoes... for a couple of hours, at leastCredit: Getty It's not cheap, and according to Sports Direct, the average child goes through three pairs of school shoes every year. Here, Shoe Lab footwear expert Luke Goodyear shares his six top tips to make them last for as long as possible to save some cash. He says: "Children's school shoes take a beating, from pounding the playground and kicking a football to getting covered in mud from the school field. "However, there are plenty of ways to get the most life out of them." Problem erased It's not uncommon for children's school shoes to become scuffed or scratched after days of running and playing during each school day. Luke says: "These might appear to be the most difficult part of the shoe to repair but there's plenty of easy ways that only require our cupboard essentials. 'For small scuff marks, particularly on suede or leather and black school shoes, we'd recommend borrowing your child's rubber from their pencil case. "Using small circular movements, gently apply the rubber to the affected area to polish any scuff marks, rubbing away any debris with a clean cloth once completed. Use a rubber to erase any annoying small scuffsCredit: Getty 'For areas that have seen more damage, grab your baking soda from the kitchen and mix one to two tablespoons with enough warm water to create a paste consistency. "Once the paste is ready, apply to a cloth and gently rub over the affected area. "Once you're happy with the surface, use a damp cloth to go over the area and remove any excess paste.' Proper care can make school shoes last much longer - saving you moneyCredit: Getty Proper protection Whether your c){kind=link}
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ON the morning of the first day back to school, our little ones always appear immaculate – but within hours they can look like they’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards.
It can be frustrating, especially when you’re forced to fork out for new uniform just weeks into the term.
It’s not cheap, and according to Sports Direct, the average child goes through three pairs of school shoes every year.
Here, Shoe Lab footwear expert Luke Goodyear shares his six top tips to make them last for as long as possible to save some cash.