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Stepping in Style: The Best Kids Shoes for Back to School

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Stepping in Style: The Best Kids Shoes for Back to School

In case you missed it, we’re 100 percent in back-to-school mode here at The Everymom. We’ve shared everything from back-to-school traditions to implement to items you can pick up for yourself while back-to-school shopping for your kids, and we’ve also talked about the all of the kids gear your child might need for a brand new year. Now, it’s time to talk about the best kids shoes for back to school.

While you might be focused on the cute first day of school outfits and all of the items on their school supply list, we can’t forget about grabbing a new pair of shoes (or two) for the upcoming year. Kids’ feet grow quickly, so there’s a good chance your child may have already grown out of last year’s shoes.

We know that you might not want to spend a lot on a pair of shoes that your kids will only wear for a year (or less), so we’ve put together this list of all the best kids shoes for back to school (including some editor faves!), at every price point. Check them out below:

Sneakers

Nordstrom | See Kai Run

Kids’ Robyne Sneaker

toddler and little kid sizes

Plae

Ty Sneaker

10+ colors available
toddler, little kid, and big kid sizes

Machine washable!

adidas striped kids sneaker
DSW | Adidas

Grand Court 2.0 Sneaker

“Any sneakers with velcro are great for little ones who can’t yet tie their shoes—or who don’t want to deal with laces.” – Kathy, Editor

2 colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

adidas kids sneakers
DSW | Adidas

Racer TR21 Sneaker

little kid and big kid sizes

tie dye sneakers
Target | Cat & Jack

Ellison Sneakers

3 patterns available
little kid and big kid sizes

Nordstrom | See Kai Run

Lucci Brown Leather Sneaker

“See Kai Run are great! Closed-toe is also important for playground woodchips.” – Kathy, Editor

little kid and big kid sizes

colorful velcro sneakers
Target | Cat & Jack

Brighton Sneakers

3 colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

Amazon

Lightweight Sneakers

“These are the only sneakers I will ever buy my kids from now on.” – Ally, Chief of Sales & Marketing

18 colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

kids veja sneakers
Nordstrom | Veja

ChromeFree Sneaker

toddler and little kid sizes

Ten Little

Everyday Original

14 colors available
little kid and big kid sizes

Made from vegan leather and natural rubber soles!

allbirds kids sneaker
AllBirds

Smallbirds Wool Runners

10+ colors available
little and big kid sizes

vans old skool sneakers
Nordstrom | Vans

Kids’ Old Skool Sneaker

toddler and little kid sizes

kids nike blazers
Nordstrom | Nike

Streetcheck Sneaker

5 colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

kids new balance sneakers
Nordstrom | New Balance

Kids’ 574 Sneaker

2 colors available
big kid sizes

 

Slip-Ons

Native Shoes

Water Friendly Slip-On Vegan Sneaker

10+ colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

kids new balance tennis shoes
DSW | New Balance

237 Slip-On Sneaker

2 colors available
big kid sizes

Nordstrom | Vans

Classic Checker Slip-On

“I always buy my son a new pair of Vans because they are so easy.” – Roberta, Editor-in-Chief

toddler and little kid sizes

AllBirds

Smallbirds Wool Loungers

9 colors available
little and big kid sizes

grey slip on sneakers
Vessi

Weekend Sneakers

6 colors available
little and big kid sizes

100 percent waterproof!

faux leather slip ons
Target | Cat & Jack

Enzo Slip-On Sneakers

2 colors available
little and big kid sizes

 

Mary Janes & More

Ten Little

Mary Janes

2 colors available
little kid sizes

Made from vegan leather and natural rubber soles!

Amazon

Lightweight Indoor Slippers

“Our preschool asks that the kids use slippers for inside in winter when they take boots off and we LOVE these.” – Ally, Chief of Sales & Marketing

20+ colors and styles available
toddler and little kid sizes

Maisonette | L’Amour

Ollie Stitch Mary Jane

toddler and little kid sizes

Maisonette | Cienta

Rainbow Sparkle Mary Janes

toddler and little kid sizes

white croc clogs
Amazon | Crocs

Unisex Cutie Crush Clog

“My kids have Crocs for inside school in the winter when they take off their snow boots.” – Kathy, Editor

8 colors available
little kid and big kid sizes

DSW | Mix No. 6

Lucy Mary Jane Flat

little and big kid sizes

 

Boots

tan chelsea boots
Nordstrom | Sam Edelman

Kids’ Laguna Chelsea Boot

4 colors available
toddler, little kid, and big kid sizes

Target | Bearpaw

Elle Zipper Boots

“We’ve had these for last three years and love them.” – Roberta, Editor-in-Chief

3 colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

hunter rain boots
Nordstrom | HUNTER

Play Waterproof Rain Boot

3 colors available
toddler sizes

Consciously Baby

Waxed Leather Chelsea Boot

“These are a little more expensive, but I buy my kids each one pair of dress shoes. These are from a small business and are incredible quality, comfortable, and easy to get on.” – Ally, Chief of Sales & Marketing

7 colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

kids short western boot
Target | Cat & Jack

Ashleigh Zipper Western Boots

little and big kid sizes

Amazon

Tundra Teddy Boot

12 colors and patterns available
toddler and little kid sizes

kids tan uggs
Nordstrom | Ugg

Classic Mini II Water-Resistant Shearling Boot

3 colors available
little and big kid sizes

DSW | Deer Stags

Warren Jr. Boots

2 colors available
little and big kid sizes

 

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