There are fewer pairs of shoes your kid will wear more throughout the year than their school shoes, meaning you don’t want to choose any old pair for their five-days-a-week.
Here, we lay out the most trusted school shoe brands in Australia that have quality, design, affordability and support front of mind.
Read on for our guide to the best school shoe brands currently on the market and where you can shop them.
The best school shoe brands to shop in Australia 2024
Roc School metro vegan school shoes, $139.95, The Iconic
Denver school shoes, $119.96 (usually $149.95), Clarks
Clarks
Clarks offers a great selection of black school shoes, lace up school shoes, Mary Janes and sports school shoes and is currently offering 20 per cent off its range. With almost 200 years in the shoe game, you can be assured of durability.
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Roc
A top pick for the budding fashionista, Roc offers stylish school shoes, many of which have a slight heel.
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ASICS Gel -550 TR black grade school, $95.96 (usually $119.95), The Iconic
Dr Martens 1461 Nappa senior unisex school shoes, $279.99, The Athlete’s Foot
Dr Martens
Dr Martens is a particularly good pick for teens as they’re shoes you can wear outside of school too – be that the gallery or the library.
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ASICS
For the sporty child, a pair of ASICS is a solid choice, and perfect for school carnivals and sports days.
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Grosby Good Fit twin tab school shoes, $63.96 (usually $79.95), Shoe Warehouse
Harrison Indiana 2 Senior school shoes, $103.96 (usually $129.95), The Iconic
Harrison
With 20 per cent off Harrison school shoes at The Iconic and other retailers, your kid will be rocking up looking pretty schmick at school drop off.
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Grosby
A classic in the Aussie school shoe scene, Grosby has some sturdy pairs available to see your kid through the school year.
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Vans
Ranging from $89.99 to $99.99, Vans is the low-key, affordable school shoe pick for the after-school skater.
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Where to buy school shoes?
Along with the aforementioned retailers, you can also shop school shoes at:
What is the best material for school shoes?
Leather
Leather is the most classic of looks for school shoes. It is durable, provides good support and can be polished for a neat appearance. Leather often needs a few wears to be broken into.
Faux/synthetic leather
More affordable than genuine leather but with the same look, faux leather is a great dupe.
Mesh and fabric
Rubber/thermoplastic rubber
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