Tag: footwear

Clarks freezes prices on much-loved school shoes

The trusted shoe brand also reduces prices of a third on  its Back-to-School collection

As the cost of living continues to bite this summer, Clarks today  announces that it’s keeping its market-leading school shoes at 2023 prices.

The  brand is also reducing the price of 33% of its Back-to-School collection, so parents  can rest assured that they will pay less, or the same, as last year – win win! 

CLARKS HAVE IT COVERED  

From a reassuring 3-month fit guarantee to money-saving bundles, Clarks have also  got plenty of offers to make life a little easier for parents this back-to-school season. 

MORE THAN A FIT. IT’S A GUARANTEE. 

If kids’ shoes don’t fit three months from their in-store fitting, parents can exchange  them for a new pair. It’s as simple as that.

BUY TOGETHER AND SAVE 

Parents can buy those back to school essentials together this season and get some  great savings. Like £10 off a pair of kids trainers when you buy a full price pair of  school shoes. Less time shopping, more money in the pocket. 

WHY BUY CLARKS SCHOOL SHOES? 

QUALITY THAT LASTS… 

Clarks promise unbeatable quality. Clarks School Shoes are made with premium  materials and are packed with kid friendly features and benefits for long-lasting  comfort. Prices start from £38. 

LIGHT 

All our school shoes are specifically designed to be lightweight, helping  children’s feet and ankles move the way they’re meant to. 

BREATHABLE 

Kids’ feet sweat twice as much as adults’ feet. So, all our kids’ school shoes  use leather uppers and mesh linings with an antimicrobial treatment – keeping  them breathable all day long. 

FLEXIBLE 

Clarks school shoes support kids’ natural gait cycle, helping children walk  freely and confiently. 

TOUGH 

As well as charging around the playground, more than half of kids walk or  cycle to school. With robust materials and durable constructions, Clarks shoes  withstand this wear. 

CUSHIONED 

Kids take 10-16,000 steps a day on average – so shoes need to be  comfortable. Crafted with cushioned footbeds, our shoes reduce impact and  add softness to each stride. 

WE’VE DONE OUR HOMEWORK 

With almost 200 years of children’s foot health expertise, parents trust Clarks to  deliver perfectly fitting, science-backed pairs of shoes that empower kids to be their  very best selves – all day, all term, all year.

WE KNOWS THE SCIENCE OF KIDS FEET 

Clarks partner with podiatry experts at the University of Salford and have recently  carried out one of the largest studies in children’s biomechanics. With over 1200 3D  scans across 300 children. So customers can rest assured that Clarks school shoes  help kids move comfortably and freely. 

IN-STORE FITTINGS AND QUIET TIME 

If shoe shopping is overwhelming for little ones, customers can visit Clarks stores at  a time when there are fewer crowds, less noise and gentler lights. Pre-book an  appointment or just walk-in, the option is yours… 

MEASURED AT HOME 

With a Clarks foot gauge, which can easily be ordered from www.clarks.com, it’s  simple to get their shoe size spot on from the comfort of home.

TUC calls on Clarks shoes CEO to end ‘fire and rehire’ dispute

  • Call comes ahead of protests in Clarks Village today (Saturday)
  • TUC says Johnny Chen should urgently get around the table with union representing striking workers

The TUC has called on the new CEO of Clarks Shoes Johnny Chen to “get around the table” with union leaders and end the dispute over the company’s controversial use of ‘fire and rehire’ tactics.

The TUC says Johnny Chen should meet urgently with the general secretary of Community Roy Rickhuss to come to a fair agreement.

The call comes ahead of protests today (Saturday). Workers currently on strike, their families and their supporters will march through the iconic Clarks Village to protest the usage of fire-and-rehire by Clarks and ask them to reconsider.

Members of Community union – working at Clarks warehouse in Street, Somerset –have been on strike since October 4th after the company threatened to dismiss them and rehire them on worse terms.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “Nobody wants to see this dispute drag on – least of all Clarks’ workers.

“We urge the new CEO to urgently get around the table with the general secretary of Community and come to a fair agreement.”

TUC Deputy General Secretary Paul Nowak, who will join the march and protest in Clarks Village today, said: “Generations of families have worked for and contributed to the success of Clarks shoes. All they want is for is staff to be treated with dignity at work.

“A company with Clarks’ proud tradition and history should not be using ‘fire and rehire’ tactics to drive down pay and conditions.”

Community General Secretary Roy Rickhuss said: “Over the past month, workers at Clarks have been overwhelmed by the outpouring support that people from across the country have given them. Fire-and-rehire is cruel and wrong, and everyone is aware of this. Sadly, this has led to no progress with Clarks and their plans will be continuing.

“Clarks is a staple brand on the British high street, with a history dating back over a century. Their roots in their local community go even deeper. There once was a time where Clarks built schools, libraries and theatres for their workers and their families in Somerset. This is a betrayal of their roots, and everything Clarks once stood for.

“We are protesting on Saturday to send a message to Clarks that we stand strong and we will resist these changes at every turn. We do not want to be on strike, and we do not want to be protesting. We urge Clarks to call off the diminishing of terms and conditions and reconsider this move. We remain ready and waiting for productive discussions on how we can succeed together going forward when they are.”