Parenting
Stepping in Style: The Best Kids Shoes for Back to School
In case you didn’t notice, we’re fully in back-to-school mode here at The Everymom. We’ve shared everything from back-to-school traditions you can start with your kids to items you can pick up for yourself while back-to-school shopping for your kids, and we’ve also talked about all 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 overlook the need for 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 outgrown last year’s shoes.
We understand 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 compiled this list of the best kids shoes for back to school (including some editor favorites!), at every price point. Check them out below:
Sneakers
Kids’ Robyne Sneaker
toddler and little kid sizes

Ty Sneaker
10+ colors available
toddler, little kid, and big kid sizes
Machine washable!

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

Racer TR21 Sneaker
little kid and big kid sizes

Ellison Sneakers
3 patterns available
little kid and big kid sizes

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

Brighton Sneakers
3 colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

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

ChromeFree Sneaker
toddler and little kid sizes

Everyday Original
14 colors available
little kid and big kid sizes
Made from vegan leather and natural rubber soles!

Smallbirds Wool Runners
10+ colors available
little and big kid sizes

Kids’ Old Skool Sneaker
toddler and little kid sizes

Streetcheck Sneaker
5 colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

Nordstrom | New Balance Kids’ 574 Sneaker
2 colors available
big kid sizes
Slip-Ons

10+ colors available
toddler and little kid sizes

2 colors available
big kid sizes
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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

Ashleigh Zipper Western Boots
little and big kid sizes

Tundra Teddy Boot
12 colors and patterns available
toddler and little kid sizes

Classic Mini II Water-Resistant Shearling Boot
3 colors available
little and big kid sizes

Warren Jr. Boots
2 colors available
little and big kid sizes
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