Start‑Rite Shoes has announced a new partnership with Monkhouse Schoolwear, one of the country’s most established school uniform retailers.
The collaboration introduces an in-store fit and order model across seven Monkhouse stores, giving families a straightforward way to choose the right school shoes ahead of the Back‑to‑School season while enabling Monkhouse to offer a full footwear range without holding extensive stock.
The roll-out brings Start‑Rite’s trusted school‑ready footwear to Monkhouse stores in Solihull, Crosby, Cheadle Hulme, Mold, Peterborough, Kingswood and Chatham. Customers visiting participating locations will benefit from an exclusive discount and free home delivery when purchasing Start‑Rite school shoes in‑store.
The partnership delivers a modern, low‑stock retail model that still allows families to experience Start‑Rite shoes first‑hand. Each participating store will feature physical shoe samples and dedicated POS display, giving children the chance to explore the fit and feel of the collection before ordering. Monkhouse teams will also receive specialist training from Start‑Rite’s Brand Trainer, Callum Linger, ensuring staff can confidently advise on fit, growing room and style selection.
Families can choose between a full in‑store fitting service with a Start‑Rite trained fitter or use the SizeWise digital measuring app. Once a preferred style is selected, orders are placed via a unique QR code linking to a dedicated Start‑Rite microsite, with free home delivery and free returns, offering convenience without compromising on fit expertise.
The Start‑Rite school collection available through Monkhouse spans styles for younger and older children. Girls’ favourites include Emily (leather and patent), Charlotte patent, Bella patent, Impulsive patent and Star Jump leather. Boys and unisex options feature durable, supportive styles such as Impact, Infinity, Brogue, Action, Luke, Strike, League, Warrior, Challenger, Glitch and Academy. This curated selection ensures families can find the right combination of comfort, durability and style for the new school year.
Jen Tyler, Marketing and Sales Director at Start‑Rite Shoes, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Monkhouse to make our fitted school shoes even more accessible to families. Parents consistently tell us that getting the right fit is one of their biggest Back‑to‑School priorities. By combining Monkhouse’s trusted uniform expertise with our specialist footwear knowledge, we’re creating a supportive, convenient experience that helps children step into the new term with confidence.”
