Even though Christmas has been in full swing for some time, there still lies a universal problem of finding your friends and loved ones their perfect present. And if you're in a conundrum about what to buy this Christmas then stop flustering and consider buying some fabulous footwear to bestow upon others.

Children are ideal candidates for festive footwear gifts and a pair of shoes or boots will make a practical yet fashionable gift. In fact, the hard wearing nature of footwear is a distinct benefit when it comes to buying children presents, as its estimated 1 out of every 10 presents given to children will be broken by the New Year.

As it goes, around 40 percent of children's presents make it to the end of the first quarter and a mere 25 percent survive safe and sound until the following Christmas. Indeed, as shoes and boots are sturdy items, you're in with a good chance that your present will be one that survives throughout the year.

In the European countries of Germany and Scandinavia, it's customary for children to leave their shoes either outside or on the hearth during Christmas in the hope Saint Nicholas will fill them with gifts. What's more, you could inject some European tradition into your gift giving and fill the shoes you're giving as a gift with other treats for extra fun on Christmas day!

However, if the thought of hitting the high street for a spot of yuletide shopping is enough to send you running in the other direction then perhaps shop online. As such, it is easy, quick, and you don't have to wait in large queues or elbow anyone out of your way for the last pair of size fives. Make a list as you would normally so you don't forget anyone on your present list, and at the click of a button you can be perusing thousands of styles to suit even the most fashion forward friends and relatives whether they are three, thirteen or thirty years old.

Online shopping has risen sharply in popularity since more widespread use of broadband but Christmas really is the piece de resistance for online shoppers. Spending online increases by around 50 percent year on year and who can blame the clever thinking online shoppers for favouring the ability to do all their Christmas shopping without even going outside.

Therefore, give your friends and relatives something they won't want to return this Christmas and , which could help contribute to solving your winter present worries.