Grandson

Oh dear!

Depends on his age. For rough and tumble I'd go cheap as possible.
If for style and dgs is older, you could always get a gift receipt to exchange if necessary

Do you have to get trainers? Can't you just go for plimsolls?

from shoe zone.....

He deserves nothing less than a Nike tracksuit and a pair of Vans.

Omg!!

Yes, it's so unfair to just go for the cheaper options, he is your grandson after all.

And a hoody...and T shirt..

Bless his little chavvy sports socks....

He's 11 he said he's not to botherd about brand

try primark then ..

It is up to you. You know what you want to spend. You don't need our advice

Tracksuits are a change from shoes, which is why our advice is usually asked by bewildered grandmothers. There seem to be an awful lot of them around who can't make up their minds.

And mothers, too! Didn't we have one not long ago wondering whether to spend a pittance or less on her son's shoes while her daughter had Vans?

I don't know, young people (or even grans) of today...

I am only willing to spend £15 £20 max

Charity shops? After all, he'll grow out of it soon enough.

Plimsolls available from Shoe Zone, Primark, catalogue shops...

I will get him the one I saw and get the £8 high tops that go with it

Problem solved then. Goodbye!

Glad that's sorted then.
Who's next?

How do I decide if I should give my Grandson £5 or £50 for his birthday.

Posting now so that you can all sleep on this problem and can give me a clear answer in the morning.

I noticed the other day that GS#3 aged 11 was wearing a new grey hoodie. I noticed because he usually, cheerfully, wears an assortment of clothes already worn, sometimes quite well worn, by GSs #1&2. He just doesn't care which is great these days! Amanda's GS is not concerned about brands and the outfit she's getting is absolutely fine.
Just watched a tv programme about spending with Anne Robinson. I particularly liked the baroness whose outfits for formal occasions came from charity shops and eBay! Why not?!

I only watched snippets of Ann Robinson but the baroness seemed a great character. I particularly liked her black n white spotted outfit with white jacket from the charity shop

When absentdaughter arrived to collect the children this evening she was wearing a very stylish cardigan – a light colour three-quarter-sleeve cardigan over a deep coloured top. I admired it and she told me that several other people had remarked on how nice it was. She picked it out of the free box at the charity shop – presumably it was there because the buttons were missing.

Ginny - make it £100 otherwise he'll think you're really mean

Oh dear Gillybob I tossed and turned all night over this one. I hope someone else can help. Maybe split the difference?