Children spend much of their day wearing school shoes, and poor-fitting footwear can lead to foot ailments; therefore, it is worthwhile to put forth effort into finding shoes that will fit properly.
Mary Janes are classic black shoes featuring one thin strap fastened with a buckle or button, wide-toe boxes with low heels, and often worn with socks or bare feet underneath a skirt or dress.
Mary Janes
Mary Janes are an essential staple in any girls school shoes, offering comfort, style, and versatility. These school shoes come in narrow, medium, and wide-width options to ensure they fit properly on little feet.
Classic Mary Jane shoes (commonly known as doll shoes) feature closed toes, an instep strap, and low heels – often made of leather or patent leather – making these girls’ flats suitable for school. Wearable with or without socks, these classic Mary Janes are essential additions for formal occasions.
Mary Janes was once an integral part of 1920s Flapper girls’ fashion but became popular once more during the 90s thanks to music and pop culture. From Cher in Clueless to Carrie in Sex and the City and Twiggy, among many others – Mary Janes has continued to remain popular through time, serving as an expression of female personality through fashion – be that naughty or nice!
Lace-ups
Dr Martens school shoes offer a classic lace-up style with unrivalled durability and comfort – perfect for school-appropriate playground-proof wear! Wide-footed children love them due to the grippy sole, heel cushioning and arch support, and full-grain leather construction.
Startrite offers an impressive selection of girls school shoes in lace-up and Mary Jane styles to meet every budget. Their hardwearing, tough lace-up styles feature thick rubber soles for stability on playground surfaces; sizes and fastening options range from adjustable riptape straps to buckles – providing endless possibilities.
If your child still struggles to tie laces, try the Pablosky Mary Janes with beautiful perforated cut-out detailing and self-fastening double straps – they can be found at Myer and Shoes & Sox and are currently on sale! Furthermore, these vegan-approved shoes have Peta approval so that vegans can wear them!
Slip-on
Slip-on shoes provide ultimate comfort and convenience for wearers. Shop school slip-ons to match any look and stylish clogs like Dansko XP 2.0 Clogs for nurses and doctors!
Our selection of lightweight, colourful shoes for kids makes back-to-school shopping simple. Explore TOMS shoes featuring hook-and-loop closures or trendy flat slip-on trainers from Adidas for a modern aesthetic.
Adidas girls school shoes provide the ideal way to play and learn with style! Our soccer cleats and running shoes support sportsmanship and creativity; girls love challenging rules and exploring creativity, so our school shoe selection allows them to do precisely that! Choose between soft suede or leather styles that feel amazing against your foot while durable rubber soles keep them feeling good all day.
Trainers
When searching for suitable school shoes for girls, comfort and durability should always come first. Kickers trainer style shoes offer both features – with cool green and red tabs on both heel and sole – and hardwearing wear – making them a great choice for active girls. Harrison patent leather Mary Jane and T-bar options offer more stylish alternatives; both include breathable linings, soft foam footbeds and scuff-resistant treatments to ensure safe play!
Planning when purchasing new school shoes for children is wise – their feet proliferate during summer vacation, so waiting until August last week to purchase might mean limited stock and styles available. Our online sizing guide makes measuring kiddo’s feet easy from the comfort of home to ensure they find a perfect fit this time – don’t forget your school uniform policy for embellishments and colours!