The best all black sneakers for school

Recent studies have shown that since 2020, some schools have softened on their strict requirement for students to wear formal shoes as part of their uniform. This was definitely apparent during the last Back To School season, with an estimated 42% of parents of primary school children and high school children kitting out their kids in black sneakers.

Black sneakers are a great option for school footwear, with core reasons to purchase including high durability, versatility (some styles can double up as PE shoes) and comfort.

Black sneakers have different technology

Sneaker technologies are very different to formal styles when it comes to technology, meaning you might find things like foam midsoles like our Asics Gel 550TR range. (This Asics style is also a popular style for playing Netball, as it offers high support for side-to-side lateral movements).

   

Whilst some sneakers offer black leather outsoles, you will also find additional technology like mesh and canvas embedded into the upper, particularly important if they’re out there performing PE lessons. These additional materials are designed to stretch, and are more likely to be easier to wear-in for little feet compared to all over leather formal styles.

Budget friendly black school sneakers

If you’re shopping for back to school on a budget this year, black sneakers for school really are a true versatile option, making them ideal for both classroom and sport.

Another great black sneaker option is the New Balance 76T Grade School and 76T in Pre School sizing. Both of these silhouettes have different fastening options with the latter offering self-fastening.

In this version, New Balance have combined both leather and mesh uppers (perfect no matter what the weather throws at you) and have a fully flexible rubber outsole for solid traction underfoot, whether it’s a classroom or playing field.



A more fashionable choice

Black sneakers for school are also a trendier option for those fashion obsessed kids, especially if they are much older and more style conscious. Our Alpha Rocco range is perfect for this and is available for Pre-School, High School and Junior School kids. This black school sneaker still comes packed with all the expected Alpha technology you’d find in formal options including odour protection in the mesh lining, but the combination of a leather upper and mesh lining means there is scope for breathability when they’re worn day in and day out.

The rubber outsole also means that you’ll find the Alpha Rocco is perfectly designed for both outdoor and indoor activities too, making it the ideal all in one school shoe.

The Alpha Rocco is also available in all white too – making them ideal for tennis or for those school uniform policies requiring all white sneakers.



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Black sneakers look to be growing as an option for school kids, at both high school and primary level. Check out our full range of black sport shoes online or instore – we recommend booking in for a fitting with our store team.

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