Get Back to School ready with ASICS Kids School Shoes
School shoes get more wear than anything else in a kidās wardrobe. Theyāre on five days a week for the full school day, across classrooms, playgrounds and sport, and often thereās only one pair doing all of it. ASICS kids school shoes are built for that load. They have the cushioning, stability and protection growing feet need for running, jumping and kicking, in styles designed to fit within any dress code or uniform.
Thereās no separate rulebook for girls' school shoes and boys' school shoes. Both need a secure hold through the heel, room at the toes and a sole that can take a concrete playground five days a week. All styles come with a removable sock liner, suitable for use with orthotics if needed, and are recommended by Sports Medicine Australia.
One of our favourites is the GEL-550ā¢ TR. Itās unique to the Australian market as a durable, protective school shoe made for everyday wear. It comes in a range of colours and in both Pre School and Grade School sizing, so both younger and older kids are covered. If your schoolās uniform policy specifies a colour, shop our black school shoes or white school shoes. Black is the easier of the two to keep clean through a full term.
Fit matters most when little feet are still developing. Thatās why we recommend a professional fitting. At an ASICS store, trained staff can measure your childās feet and check how the shoe fits. Our Foot-ID in-store gait analysis then looks at how their feet move, to help narrow down which style suits. Bring the socks your child wears to school so the fit you check in store matches the fit theyāll have every day. Shopping online? The ASICS size guide walks you through measuring at home and converting between sizes. The FAQ below covers how much room to leave and how often to check.
FAQs
What is considered a school shoe?
Generally, a school shoe is a closed-toe shoe with a supportive sole and a secure fit, in whatever colour your schoolās uniform policy sets. Policies vary from school to school, and some set different rules for girls' school shoes and boys' school shoes, so itās worth checking yours before you buy. ASICS kids' school shoes are built as everyday athletic shoes, so the same pair can handle the classroom, the playground and sport without a change.
How do you wash black school shoes?
Start by knocking off mud and dirt with a dry cloth or paper towel before anything gets wet. Take out the laces and sock liner and wash them separately. Then clean the sole and upper with a soft brush or old toothbrush dipped in warm, soapy water, and wipe them down with a damp cloth. Leave them to air-dry away from direct sun or heaters. Skip the washing machine, bleach and household cleaners, which can fade black uppers and damage the shoe. Our guide to cleaning your shoes covers the full method.
How often should kids' school shoes be replaced?
Feet set the schedule more than the calendar does. Aim for 10 to 15mm of space between the end of the longest toe and the front of the shoe. Measure every few months for younger kids, then every six months from around age six. A sole worn smooth, or a heel crushed flat from being kicked off without undoing the laces, means itās time for a new pair, even if the size still fits.
