John Lewis ANYDAY Kids' Canvas Trainers

Durable canvas upper? Check. Squishy cushioning that puts a spring in their step? Yep. A cute design that goes with all their outfits? Of course. No fiddly fastenings or complaints of ‘mum, my feet hurt’. These shoes are for kids who want to get up and go.

And you might be wondering, why Velcro? Why not gets kids used to lacing up their own shoes from an early age? Well, if you've never had to bend over, tie up the laces, do a double knot to make sure they actually come home wearing both shoes, and then re-do it all because they're too tight - that's why. It's just SO much easier for everyone involved.