Direct Schoolwear Unisex Slip On School Plimsolls - Black and White (Style No. 7231)

Also called Daps, and what I have received is what I was seeking - Plain, ordinary, normal plimsolls. Black on the outside and white on the inside, with no weird inner glued in, just the inner fabric itself flat over the sole. They smell exactly right and not too strongly, and the 'beige interlocking carrots' sole grip is one of my favourite types. The upper feels and looks a bit fake at first, as usual, but within a short time is sorting itself out and becoming more 'natural'. They are a basic shoe, and do not last forever, but from my experience with daps in the past, the old fashioned ones always manage to last longer than I expected them to. They do take a while to wear in and settle down and they are always a bit odd at first ( what new footwear isn't ) but as far as I am concerned they just get better with time. Note - There was a bit of a muddle with delivery styles and rates, but Shu Centre sorted it out without a fuss. Also Note : It is confusing as there are several store fronts and sellers that do these daps or supposedly do. I myself used Shu Centre, either directly or via Direct Schoolwear - My items were dispatched by them and they also answered my various questions. I cannot comment on other batches of these shoes, other sellers, storefronts or their products.

Really pleased with these. They seem to be really good quality

Fit well, arrived earlier than expected, seem durable but they absolutely stink. Like a very very strong rubbery smell, hoping it'll settle before little starts PE lessons.

Excellent comfy daps

Very narrow. The Ad Size 9 and Ad Size 8 are totally different shoes, with different material. The Size 8 are a good thick material. The supplied Size 9 was a very thin fabric outer.Both sz 8 and sz 9 returned as too small, in this style.

Love these so easy to wear goes with anything

I actually like a good chemical smell. Floor polish? Diesel? Dry marker pens? All curiously pleasant. These smell of half decayed industrial waste with a hint of the sulphurous fumes of Hades. I opened the package in the kitchen and suffered relational consequences as the toddler completely refused all food. I hung them on the railings outside the house to air. Strangely they haven't been stolen by a passer by. After two weeks of sun, wind and rain I can now walk past them without feeling faint. I fully expect to be able to take them to France in September.These are fabulous value, comfy and practical. This is my second pair having lost the first. Buy some.

Good service from vendor. White plimsolls don't seem quite 'classic' plimsolls as a bit more pointed at the front (compare with black ones in attached pic) so thinking when really start to wear these (as indoor 'slippers) they might pinch my toes a bit. (Black pair planned to wear outside as a gardening shoe.)