My kids have really wide feet and high insteps, so there are only a few brands I can buy them that fit. I get the clarks sometimes, but have found Grow-shu to be fantastic (and Bath, they have leather lining too). For Lindsay's school boots I buy him Thomas Cook boots as they have extra arch support in them. I don't mind spending the $$ on good shoes as they really do pay for themselves when your kids aren't complaining of sore feet from ill fitting shoes.