After all, it is the time of year when children will be measured for new footwear for school.
But which shoe shop was your favourite. Was it Riddicks, Fairbairns, Caxtons? Was it a shop which is still going strong.
We have them all. Whether you were shopping for school wear or for general use, we’ve got memories galore – including a look at Masons when your footwear needed a spruce-up.
Have a look at these Gazette archive scenes and see if they bring back memories for you.
5. All smiles at Caxtons
Peter Winfield outside Caxtons shoee shop in 2005. Does this bring back happy memories for you? Photo: sg
6. Bagging a bargain at Binns
Binns in 1975 but was it your favourite for footwear? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Colourful at Riddicks
Riddicks shoe shop owner John Winfield was pictured showing off some wonderful wellies 10 years ago. Photo: sg
8. Retro for repairs
Masons shoe repairs was pictured in this archive photo. Does this bring back memories? Photo: sg