Parenting
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
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
Kids’ 574 Sneaker
2 colors available
big kid sizes
Slip-Ons
Water Friendly Slip-On Vegan Sneaker
10+ colors available
toddler and little kid sizes
237 Slip-On Sneaker
2 colors available
big kid sizes
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
Smallbirds Wool Loungers
9 colors available
little and big kid sizes
Weekend Sneakers
6 colors available
little and big kid sizes
100 percent waterproof!
Enzo Slip-On Sneakers
2 colors available
little and big kid sizes
Mary Janes & More
Mary Janes
2 colors available
little kid sizes
Made from vegan leather and natural rubber soles!
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
Ollie Stitch Mary Jane
toddler and little kid sizes
Rainbow Sparkle Mary Janes
toddler and little kid sizes
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
Lucy Mary Jane Flat
little and big kid sizes
Boots
Kids’ Laguna Chelsea Boot
4 colors available
toddler, little kid, and big kid sizes
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
Play Waterproof Rain Boot
3 colors available
toddler sizes
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
