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Start-Rite Chelsea Boots Review

DISCLOSURE -THIS ITEM WAS GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THE REVIEW. ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE THE REVIEWER’S OWN.

Reviewed by Charlotte Gatehouse

I should start by saying I’m a big fan of Start-Rite shoes, both my daughters have worn them at various points since they were new to walking so when the opportunity to review a pair presented itself, I jumped at the chance.

I was given a wide range of styles and sizes to choose from and so given the change in season opted for a pair of Chelsea boots for my eldest. These boots are beautiful and come in a variety of colours in a patent leather, purple is her favourite colour so I requested the glitter blackcurrant with floral panel. She can be quite fussy with shoes as she is coming up to 10 years old and she is developing her own style but I knew with confidence she would love these!

The boots arrived promptly and the pictures on the website do not do them justice, the colour is glittery and really catches the light and shows off some sparkle. The uppers are made from leather and it’s evident they are high quality. There is a pretty elastic floral panel which make them easy to pull on as well as a zip fastening.

My daughter absolutely adores these boots and receives so many compliments when wearing them, she finds them comfortable as well as stylish and I am happy that her feet are being protected as well as looking smart when out and about. I love them, I only wish they came in adult sizes!

The boots retail at £50 which is a great price for a leather fashion boot, my daughter will have outgrown them long before they are worn out sadly. But as with other pairs I have kept to one side to pass down to my youngest when she gets to the same size.

The only downside is that it’s a shame Start-Rite shoes aren’t more readily available on the high street so you can shop for them and try on in person, there are a few select retailers but none immediately local to us. Therefore if ordering on line it’s important to be careful when selecting sizing, they have a handy paper tool which when printed on the right scale you can use to measure your child’s feet, or even better you can buy a gage (something I keep meaning to invest in). On this occasion I found some helpful info on their website that they measure a size smaller than a well known high street competitor so we were able to use that knowledge to select an appropriate size.

I would recommend Start-Rite shoes for any parent wanting to invest in stylish quality footwear for their children without the massive price tag. Knowing they are ergonomically supportive for their growing feet and that they won’t fall apart after a few wears is so reassuring and I will be looking to them in the future as they have an adorable range of options from wellies to sandals and not forgetting school shoes too.

Rating: 5/5
RRP: £49

These boots can be purchased from www.startriteshoes.com.

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