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Uniform staples, lunchboxes, school bags, bewildering tools for maths and science: if you’re a parent, the race to tick off the Back to School checklist is well and truly on. But with so much to remember, it can be easy to forget a crucial element: a solid pair of shoes.
Designs that can withstand whizzing about the playground, endless trips down corridors and after-school kick-abouts, kids’ shoes need to be able to put up with a lot.
Luckily, Kickers is ready at the September start line with plenty of options to kit out your kids. Think genuine leather uppers, durable soles and comfort technology built to last, all backed by five decades of experience. Oh, and they’re approved by The London Podiatrist, a reassuring endorsement for anyone concerned about the health of growing feet.
These aren’t shoes that will fall apart after a few weeks. Kickers prides itself on delivering high-quality at an affordable price-range. Buy now and reap the cost-per-wear benefits that avoid having to replace footwear every couple of weeks.
You’ll save even more when you shop directly with the brand. Think free standard delivery on orders over £60 and half-price socks on orders over £60, making back-to-school costs that much easier on your finances.
And don’t worry if your little ones have grown in all directions over summer (blame all that sunshine). Skip the in-store scrum and work out their new size from the comfort of your living room, thanks to Kickers’ ingenious Measure at Home tool.
Simply draw around little feet, measure the length, and enter it into the sizing tool on any Kickers product page for a spot-on size recommendation. And if it’s still not quite right, UK returns are free within 30 days.
Whether you’re hunting for shoes or big, little or in-between feet, we’ve spotlighted the best back to school kicks from Kickers below.
Of course you can shop the full range and find out more about sizing and return at Kickers.
Best For: New Starters, Small Feet
Black Youth Mens Tovni Lo Track Leather
Made for kids who just can’t seem to sit still, Kickers presents a hard-wearing twist on the bestselling Tovni design. The shoe comes finished in durable tumbled leather with a rubber-sided mudguard, so it can handle anything the playground throws at it without sacrificing shape or finish. The low-profile design is reinforced with a durable vulcanised sole and Kickers' comfort technology to keep things comfy underfoot. Available in sizes 3 – 6.
Buy Now for £62Best For: Growing Teenagers
Black Adult Unisex Klapton Lacer Leather
For the teen who seems to be growing at warp speed, Kickers Klapton bridges smart, everyday style with genuine durability. The smooth black leather lace-ups with an easy-clean finish are as suited to the classroom as it is to extracurricular activities. Oh, and it comes with an Ultra Hybrid Ortholite insock to keep feet comfortable from morning registration to the home time bell. Available in sizes 3 – 12.
Buy Now for £75Best For: Smart Casual Style
Black Adult Mens Tovni Toggle Track Leather
Kids need smart casual too. Designed with older students in mind, the Tovni Toggle offers a practical, sporty-smart edge to their daily ensemble. While they are lace-ups, a toggle fastening at the top makes them easy to slip on and off. The shoes are also constructed from leather, plus they come lined with odour-resistant fabric to keep them fresh throughout the school week. Available in sizes 6 – 12 with half-sizes also on offer.
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