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A new type of children’s shoes will save parents from rushing to the shops so often - because the shoes grow with them.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Inchworm shoes can extend by one full shoe size - so all parents need to do is adjust the shoe to fit.

This is done by pressing a button on the side of the shoes and extending the toe out to the correct length.

The shoes are on sale for £48 in the UK through Fat Shoes Day. Peter Craig, brand manager, said: “My son in law, who runs the company, went to America and came back very excited about Inchworm shoes.

"They are a fantastic idea that could make parents’ lives a whole lot easier. Quite simply, they grow three half sizes - they can actually grow with your child’s feet.

“This means that parents don’t have to go back to the shoe shop every few months because their child’s feet are growing so quickly.

"They are also great for the thousands of kids who have one foot bigger than the other - they could have one shoe set at size 11 and one at 11 and a half.”