It’s just as well that Ollipops has a red ‘Start Here’ sign on their home page as there’s so much there it would be hard to know where to go otherwise. So. Click on to The Shop and then go through to the range of shoes, by Starchild, Bobux, Sole Mania or Aquashoe. Most of the shoes are for tinies, but Aquashoe go from infants to adults, so you can pick up a pair for yourself as well.

There are just two styles of children’s deck shoes here; the classic laced Anchor shoe, which comes in navy or tan, and the Skipper, which has a leather Velcro fastening. Sizing ranges from 1 – 13 and you can see immediately what they have in stock. There are excellent adult deck shoes here as well.

This is a great website for kids’ sporty shoes as it offers brand names Converse, Doc Martens, Rockport, Vans, Kickers, Uggs and Skechers plus several more. There’s a huge range of shoes for grown ups as well and they offer a worldwide express delivery service. If you’re looking for casual shoes this website is a must.

Here are gorgeous espadrilles for kids (and you as well, of course) and whether or not you're an espadrilles fan if you’re going on holiday you really should take a look at this summer shoe website. The kids range includes red and white polka dot, embroidered flowers, funky stripes and pretty gingham and for adults there's just about every colour, fabric and style you can think of.

Tiger Feet is a specialist children’s shoe retailer based in Cheshire, who provide one of the widest choices of children’s shoes in the country, with an emphasis on design, quality and fit. Brands they offer include Kickers, Moschino, Rondinella, Geox and Oilili, and alongside these they also provide a wide range of good quality school shoes up to size 9 (43) including Startrite, Rhino and Ecco together with sports shoes including Geox and Sketchers.

Scandinavian brand Vincent Shoe Store offers practical and fun designs for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and children up to shoe size 35 (UK Size 3). I’m sure you won’t be surprised to learn that top of the list here are kids snow boots (in season) which are available in lots of different colours plus ‘frog’ wellies with clever pull on handles. The range covers everything from sports shoes to party shoes so it’s well worth a look.

There are some excellent washable (yes really) sheepskin boots with heavy soles here for kids in colours such as peony, turquoise and lilac (as well as the more standard colours). You can also buy cute booties, Aqualamb weatherproof boots, Mongolian boots with outrageously fluffy and colourful yet style tops and luxurious Toscana shearling cuffed boots. Don’t let them look; they’ll probably want them all.

Rockpoolkids offer deck shoes made from quality nubuck and full grain leather, lined with pigskin and with a stitched and glued non-slip rubber sole. There are three styles; one with a velcro strap in sizes 24 to 32, a classic lace up in sizes 33 to 40 and a navy deck shoe with velcro fastening from size 24-40. All shoes are made in a medium width fitting and are unisex, although some boys might object to the pink! There’s also a small, well priced and sporty range of clothing.

When you want your feet (or your children’s feet) to be a warm and cosy as possible you should buy some slippers from this very simple website. Children’s sizes go from 9 – 2 and you can buy half collared or plain moccasin styles – there are more styles for adults. For what these are the prices are extremely reasonable and although if you’re reading this in the summer you probably won’t want to buy right now you should remember this site for later in the year.

Yes this really is a slipper store, where everything is very reasonably priced and there’s a good range for kids. You know that moment when slippers have been the last thing you’re thinking of and your little one says ‘I have no slippers, we need to go out and get some (usually at your busiest moment), well this store solves that problem straight away – there are loads of styles in a wide range of sizes for everyone.

If your family is of the hiking/walking/camping variety then you’ll need to do some shopping here. Their range of outdoor kid’ shoes includes Regatta, Hi-tec and Merell and they also offer Brasher and Fellwalker walking socks, essential for these types of shoes/boots. There’s lots of information on all their styles and of course you’ll find the adult versions here as well.

If you’re looking for attractive childrenswear you must take a look here, as Caramel have one of the most attractive websites and best collections around. The clothes are designed for babies and children aged two to twelve and you can also buy shoes, boots and socks. Each part of the range is divided into themes so you can clearly see what works together and you never feel swamped by the amount of choice.

I’m not sure I really need to say anything here, you’re either a Converse fan or you’re not. If you are you’ll be in Converse heaven. They show you immediately which sizes they have in stock – if yours isn’t there I suggest that you give them a call and ask when they’ll be in. Choose from the classic High and Low Top, One Star plimsolls and lots of special designs each season.

This is a very busy, fun, brightly coloured, black based website offering a great range of designer shoes for children, from labels such as Doc Martens, Naturino, Moschino, Lelli Kelly and Oilili. Click on the brand you’re interested in and you can immediately see everything they’re offering plus what’s available right now (although this could be simplified). This is an excellent website for children’s shoes.

And now for something totally different (I have to say that in every book, sorry) – this is the shopping site for the Natural History Museum, and you can, for your dinosaur enthusiast, pick up a pair of Dinosoles Stegasaurus or T-rex children's trainers or dinosaur wellies here, not to mention a glow in the dark bat t-shirt or ladybird unbrella – even I’m tempted.

Famous high street brand Ravel is now offering kids shoes online. The boys range includes some very good school style Velcro fastened shoes plus hard wearing boots and for girls there are ballet flats and dancing shoes (no they’re not the same thing) and modern black pumps. The prices are all very good and there’s helpful sizing information to get you on your way.