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12 best children's shoes

You’ll need to keep kids’ feet protected this autumn. IndyBest finds footwear perfect for leaf-kicking, conker fights and festive parties

Kate Hilpern
Tuesday 07 April 2015 12:08 BST
10 best children's shoes
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We’ve scoured the children’s shoe racks of retailers big and small to find out what’s the best seasonal offers for kids of all ages. From good-value M&S trainers to sparkly Boden party shoes, there’s something for every budget.

Click on the gallery to see the IndyBest buys

Verdict: Kickers Adlar Pop Infant are sturdy, practical and fun. We love the Bobux Wildflower Mary Janes too, not just because they are an enchanting design, but because this company makes the softest, most comfortable kids’ shoes ever.

Buy now:

1. Kickers Adlar Pop Infant, £45

2. Vertbaudet Girls’ Ankle Boots, £39

3. Bluezoo Rip Tape Shoes, from £14

4. Boden Glitter Ballet Flats, £17.60

5. Bobux Wildflower Mary Janes, £38

6. Clarks Zita Mary, from £34

7. Next Cleated Chukka, from £20

8. Marks & Spencer Leather Riptape Trainers, from £24

9. Clarks Cobalt, from £40

10. Step2wo Aldie, from £48

11. Mothercare Cord Hiker Boots, £16

12. UGG Australia Rally, £55

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