Showing posts with label Footwear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Footwear. Show all posts

Friday 8 September 2017

Back to School with Term Footwear - A Review

We have previously had some great experiences with Term Footwear, having reviewed both a pair of wellington boots and school shoes in the past. We have been thoroughly impressed on both occasions and with Riley starting reception year in school, it made them my 'go to' brand for a pair of great quality shoes for him.

I have grown to love the brand this year, after being introduced to Term Footwear back in January. Both the wellies and my daughter's school shoes have been heavily tested for both comfort and wear over the last few months and so it is a brand that I have come to trust in terms of quality.

One aspect that I really love about Term Footwear's school shoes, is that they are also really stylish. So not only do the shoes provide comfortable footwear for my children, but they also look great too. I usually ask my children to pick which styles they like and sometimes can be a bit unsure about their choices, but I loved all of the styles on offer on the New Brands website. I sat down with Riley one afternoon and we went through all the different options. Initially he liked a pair with laces, but I explained to him that this could be a bit tricky when needing to get changed for PE and that he would also need to learn to tie them himself. We therefore began to look at the velcro designs and Riley settled upon the Hoddle Double shoes which looked great. I placed the order for the shoes in a size 10 and immediately received an order confirmation email. The following day, I received another email confirming that Riley's shoes were on their way already and would be with us very soon.

A couple of days later the shoes arrived and Riley couldn't wait to get the box opened and try them on. The box, like on previous occasions, was smart and stylish. It is also compact enough to keep in your wardrobe, giving you a handy place to store the shoes when not in use.


Riley immediately opened the box and had a good look at the shoes, he said he was going to feel really big and grown up wearing smart shoes to school and he couldn't wait to try them on. Everything from the materials used, to the stitching around the shoe, seemed to be of excellent quality. I particularly liked the subtle soft padded collar around the heel area which would give him support throughout the day and also prevent any rubbing or blisters.


The Hoddle Double shoes are manufactured from high grain leather and also have flexible thermo rubber soles. Riley moves so much during the day that it was important for him to have a shoe that could move easily and comfortably whether he is walking, running or even climbing. As you can see from the picture below, the shoes also have a really good grip which I am hoping will help to prevent any slips or trips in the playground.


The insole inside the shoe is really well cushioned and he said that they were just as comfy inside as his trainers. My children's school shoes don't only just see action in the playground, so it was important to me that the shoes were also comfortable enough to walk 2 miles a day in to school and back, as well as being able to withstand activities in the park after school. Riley was obviously more than happy to put the shoes to the test both in school and at the park!


Overall we have been really impressed with these shoes. Riley has just completed his first week in reception and the shoes have caused him no discomfort whatsoever. He has told me that they are really comfy and that he also enjoys wearing them. He never seems in too much of rush to kick them off after school and there have been no complaints at all about any rubbing whilst on the walk to or from school. We both feel that they look really smart and love the sleek and trendy design, as well as being easy to put them on and take them off. The RRP of these shoes is £39.99 which I think is great value for money and I am very confident that they will last him for a lengthy time, until they are outgrown.

About Term Footwear

Term Footwear is a new UK brand registered in 2016 by a husband and wife team, who have over six years worth of experience in importing and selling children's footwear brands within the UK. They had a desire to create great shoes and boots that children would actually want to wear and initially launched the brand with their own range of wellington boots that are available in a variety of funky colours which are purple, navy, green, pink, red and blue.

Term Footwear now supply a great range of school shoes to the UK market and all the shoes are manufactured in accordance with EU standards. The brand has concentrated on providing school shoes that are of a great design, comfort and fit and they are available in both traditional and modern styles.

The brand has also recently put together a great video called 'A Day in your Shoes' which you can view here: A Day in your Shoes by Term Footwear - YouTube


Disclaimer: We were provided with a complimentary pair of Hoddle Double School Shoes for the purpose of providing and honest review and opinion of the product. All opinions and photographs are my own unless otherwise stated.

Sunday 19 February 2017

Mud, Waterfalls & Term Wellies - A Review

After a week of various viruses, coughs and colds working their way through the family, it was a relief to get out of the house this weekend and head to our local park that is packed full of beautiful woodland, nature, waterfalls and mud!


Like any trip to the park, it is always best to have appropriate clothing suitable for all weather conditions, as well as the ideal footwear for mud stomping and puddle jumping. We therefore felt it was the ideal place for Riley to try out his new Term wellies from Term Footwear.


Term Footwear is a new British brand registered in 2016 by a husband and wife team. who have over six years worth of experience in importing and selling children's footwear brands within the UK. They had a desire to create great shoes and boots that children would actually want to wear and have therefore launched the brand with their own range of wellington boots that are available in a variety of funky colours which are purple, navy, green, pink, red, and blue.


We opted for the navy wellies which had a contrasting green sole and a navy roll top welly sock which looked really smart. The welly sock is built in so that it helps to keep children's feet warm and dry in the Autumn and Winter, however this can also be removed easily for the spring and summer. The boots are also dual sizing, so when the sock is removed it makes the welly one EU size larger making sure that there is plenty of room for growth and also offers great value for money as this means that the footwear will last longer before being outgrown.

When Riley's wellies arrived my first impressions were that they appeared to be a very good quality product. I must admit that I have often only bought low priced supermarket wellies in the past and the difference in quality and durability was very clear to see from the start. I particularly liked the fact that there is a reflective strip on the rear of the boots, which helps to make children more noticeable when walking, especially in the winter months where it is often dark before you have even set off on the afternoon school run.


 


Riley found the wellies to be very comfortable and easy to walk in, and thought that the inner welly sock was soft and warm. He was able to jump up and down easily in them, and said that he felt very smart wearing them. They were very shiny and the colour stood out really well, with the contrasting green coloured sole making them look nice in appearance. The wellies are manufactured in the EU from high quality materials and conform to EU standards so you can be sure that you are purchasing a great value product.



During our walk around the woods we came across various puddles, dirt and lots and lots of mud. The only issue we had was that Riley decided he loved them so much that he didn't want to get them muddy! Hopefully that is just the novelty of being in new shoes and soon he will be quite happy to get them covered in the squelchy stuff!


Riley was able to walk, jump and climb in his Term wellies with ease, and he had no issue running around the play area in them either which is great.


These wellies cost £21.99 which is more than I would normally pay as I usually spend around the £10 mark, however the difference in quality is clear to see and the price represents a good sturdy boot, with a visibly chunky sole that will last for a very long time. The added addition of the welly sock offers increased comfort and warmth, as well as being visually appealing too. My daughter Emma is also now very insistent that she MUST have a pink pair to wear alongside Riley! I therefore believe that the price of £21.99 is actually excellent value for money, and I would definitely recommend to others.  If you would like to purchase your own Term wellies, then they are available to buy here: Term Wellies

Disclaimer - I was provided with these wellies on a complimentary basis, for the purpose of providing an honest and impartial review. All opinions and photos are my own.