Best Kids’ Shoes for Back to School – 2021 Edition

School is back in session! This fall whether you’re shopping for a too-cool-for-school seventh-grader, an excited new kindergartener or a first-year preschooler, you can find all those back-to-school shoes your kids need at Hibbett | City Gear. We carry the latest styles and most popular colorways from Nike, adidas, Jordan, Crocs and more in a variety of grade school, preschool and toddler kids’ and adult sizes.

As a premier sneaker retailer, we’re here to help make shopping simpler, whether you’re shopping in stores and letting your kids try on styles or you’re browsing online. Here are just a few of the best back-to-school shoes for 2021 even your more discerning tweens will love.

Old-School Cool

Hey, parents, don’t tell your kids that you wore these same styles back in the ’80s or ’90s! These old-school shoes are timeless, durable, comfy and they pair as perfectly with your kid’s OOTD as they went with your crimped side pony or bowl cut back in the day.

• Reebok Club C: The OG tennis court shoe is perfect for kids on the move. Go with a classic white or cream leather, or let your teen choose a more utilitarian style, like Cardi B’s Club C rendition.
• New Balance 327: Hook your second-grader up with retro running-shoe vibes perfect for playtime and after-school unwinding.

Casual Kicks

Casual shoe options go great with school uniforms and dress-down days. These adidas and Nike picks will give your kids the classroom cred they need all day, every day.

• Nike Air Max 90: Choose from all-white or all-black shoes to adhere to dress codes, or let your kids pick their favorite color combos.
• adidas Forum Mids: Originally basketball shoes, these mid-top adidas kicks give your kids’ fits a luxe hardwood look while changing classes or roaming the halls.

Runners

Does your preschooler need a playground-ready shoe? Keep the feet of those busy toddlers and athletic teens comfortable whether in P.E. class or outdoors.

• Nike VaporMax: Why make them run on the pavement when they can feel like they’re running on clouds? With unfettered access to the translucent sole, your kid can really move in these futuristic kicks.
• adidas Ultraboost: While your third-grader will love the bouncy Boost midsole and upper colorways, you can rest assured that these adidas running shoes will give your kid the traction they need to run, jump and play.

Slip-Ons

When the last bell rings, the kids are off the bus and all that homework is complete, let them kick back and relax with shoes that will keep their feet supported the rest of the day.

• Birkenstocks: Contoured cork or EVA foam footbeds and thick straps mold to the foot for after-school comfort.
• Crocs: Need footwear that will get your teen to and from practice … and that’s basically indestructible? Crocs get the job done through all (wet and dry) activities.

Signature Sneaks

Some kids want to blend in; others want to make their mark in school. Either way, let your kid show off their personality with their sneakers.

• Giannis Immortality: Your child may not achieve eternal fame, but they can stand out from their peers in a pair of these performance-enhancing Nike basketball shoes.
• D.O.N. Issue #3: Donovan Mitchell is known for his intuitive plays on the court. Let your grade-schoolers channel their own inner spidey senses for math or spelling tests.
• Jordan Zion 1: Give your kids the technical features underfoot with this next-gen Jordan shoe.

Retros

Kids can’t decide which sneakers to select before school? Make it an easy choice by offering them a retro-style option that can go from sleepaway camp to the school awards programs.

• Jordans: Asking us to pick our favorite Air Jordan model is like asking you to select your favorite child. We love them all equally, so let your kid pick their preferred style and colorway.
• Reebok Question: Pop quiz! Who is “The Answer”? Former NBA player Allen Iverson, who popularized this beloved sneaker. Your toddler will get all those A+ ideas in a pair of these ultra-cushioned kicks.

Back-to-School Shopping With Klarna

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