With just a few weeks to go until the kids are back in school many parents will already be thinking about school shoes.

For many, it can be an experience they dread and can end up costing a small fortune.

But there is one retailer doing its bit to help and that's Deichmann, which has once again launched its buy one get one half price back to school offer .

You can drop in for a fitting without needing to make an appointment, so we popped in at the Arndale branch this week to see exactly what this year's offer includes.

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The selected range is huge - more than 500 styles in fact - and includes its cheaper own brands such as Memphis One and Graceland, as well as big brands like Hu

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