Save yourself the September stress with Clarks’ back-to-school essentials

Need school shoes before September? These Clarks picks start from just £25. (Picture: Metro/Clarks/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more The school holidays might have only just started, but that doesn’t mean that the dread of going back to school hasn’t already set in. As a result of the school holidays zooming past, suddenly it’s the week before they’re due to go back, and you’ve forgotten to refresh their everyday school essentials. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. But what if you could tick off your whole list already, saving you the stress and worry come September? Thankfully, Clarks is removing the long queues, lack of size availability, and visiting multiple shops for each item, as they have expanded to become the one-stop shop solving every parent’s worries. Yes, they offer shoes, trainers, apparel and accessories that can be added straight to your basket, and at their lowest prices ever. What makes Clarks stand out besides the affordable prices? Well, besides their 200-year glowing reputation, they offer a durable, comfortable and comprehensive range of shoes from brogues, Mary Janes and trainers suitable for PE. All of which are compliant with even the strictest uniform guidelines. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Besides this, they offer services that many supermarket and high-street competitors fall short on. For example, they offer whole sizes, half sizes, and multiple width fittings so your little ones won’t complain about sore feet. You can pre-book in-store appointments online, allowing you to skip the queue and get a premium service with one of their employees. Or, if you can’t get to a store, you can order a foot gauge to your home, measure and order confidently without the worry of returning multiple sizes. As if this wasn’t enough to sway you, Clarks also offer great deals such as their Sibling/Growth Spurt Saver, which, when you buy 3 pairs of shoes, you get the third pair for 50% off. This is perfect for multi-child households, or buying the next sizes up. So, let us ease your stress a little further by rounding up some of the best options available from the brand. Lumen Hero Kid This signature black sport-inspired style can easily double as their everyday shoes or their PE trainers. They’re designed with elastic lace and riptape straps so they’re super easy to slip on and allow for a better, custom fit. They’re also machine washable so can be easily refreshed if needed. Buy Now for £25 Leopard Print Motion Backpack Add a touch of fun to their school uniforms with a backpack that is covered with a trending pattern. Not only does the leopard print bring a fashionable flair, but it’s practical. It has been designed to store A4 folders, so there’ll be no turning of corners to squash their work inside. Buy Now for £18 Derry Loafer Youth How cute are these mini loafers? They’re made from durable black premium leather to withstand wear and tear for longer. Inside, they have a mesh lining and a padded collar for extra comfort, whilst the chunky sole gives the style a more trendy look. Buy Now for £40 Spider Team Up Backpack With the new Spider-Man: Brave New Day hitting the cinemas, let the little ones embrace their inner superhero with this Marvel-themed backpack. It comes with a front zip for an extra secure compartment, with a water bottle holder on the side to take up less space. Buy Now for £20 Lumen Hero Youth If they want (or are allowed) to have more of a sporty edge to their PE trainers, then these tick the boxes. The colours aren’t too garish, keeping them looking smart. They’re fitted with the same elastic lace and Velcro straps for ease of securing before running around. Buy Now for £25 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: Raffia bags are everywhere this summer – these are the best ones to buy Arrow MORE: Best Sainsbury’s Nectar drink deals for festivals, BBQs and the Bank Holiday weekend Arrow MORE: My beloved vacuum cleaner died after seven years – this Gtech replacement is even better