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16 Durable, Sturdy Sneakers For Kids That Will Survive The School Year
Tough enough for recess, P.E., and playdates.
by Katie McPherson
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It’s not about the characters. It’s not about the colors. No, for parents, the key feature of kids’ sneakers is this: toughness. Finding sturdy shoes for kids that will last through the school year (or at least most of it, please) is the number one priority for parents. So, while you’re shopping for back-to-school outfits and supplies, or just replacing a beloved pair they’ve outgrown or worn down, here are some durable shoes for kids you might even get to pass down to a younger sibling. And don’t worry, your kid doesn’t even have to know how to tie shoes to wear most of them.
What is it about kids and shoes? It’s like they stick their feet in a new pair of sneakers and they start falling apart immediately. Maybe it’s the miles they run around in them every day — oh, to have that kind of energy. It could be the hardcore play sessions every day during P.E. class and recess. Coming home and riding bikes, doing parkour to freak Mom out... OK, it makes sense why the shoes sometimes disintegrate right off their feet.
Below you’ll find some of the best sturdy shoe options for kids. They’re highly rated with lots of good reviews from fellow parents. You’re sure to find a pair that’ll satisfy your desire to not buy more shoes for a long time, and your kid’s wishes to look extra cool at school.
No one can stop your child’s feet from outgrowing their shoes, but if you do a little research and buy durable sneaker styles, at least there’s a chance they’ll wear them through the entire school year.
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