As a young infant I used to sigh at the thought of buying my school shoes from what used to be an oh so dreary establishment.  \n\nNow, a little more mature, I use Barretts as an occasional bargain spot as they often sell shoes available in the nearby Office a hell of a lot less expensive\n\nGreat for 'practical' shoes and the odd inexpensive replica. \n\nNot bad at all.