• Join our First Shoe Loyalty Scheme, and receive your sixth pair of shoes completely free.

• Receive a photo of your first shoe fitting.

• We also offer an appointment service with an experienced member of staff, which can be particularly useful during busy periods.

• We sell shoes for crawling, crusing and walking, and can advise you as to which kind of first shoe will be suited to your child.

• We are able to sell from a wide range of fitted brands inculding Clarks, Start Riite, Geox, Ricosta, Converse and Timberland, and sell shoes in whole and half sizes, and up to 5 width fittings.

• We can advise you when to next get your child's shoes checked, and are happy to provide this shoe checking service free of charge

• If possible it is best to avoid school holidays and Saturdays as these tend to be our busiest periods, at Hoads we would prefer to be able to give you the best experience we can to ensure that this occasion is as stress-free as possible.