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The Coolest Shoes for Boys

From Michelle Kouzmine,
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What are the most in-style shoes for boys to wear as casual shoes? Skater inspired athletic shoes. No doubt about it, these cool shoes for boys will be everywhere this season. And, the funkier, the better. If you have a hard time finding just the right pair in your local mall, don't despair, the best shoes for kids are online! I'll show you what shoes your boy will be begging for and where to get them.

etnies Kids' Callicut

etnies Kids' Callicut for Back to School
Zappos.com
These funky skater shoes, designed by etnies, are just awesome. My favorite are the black and grey leather ones. They feature a padded tongue and collar, an EVA footbed, a grippy gum rubber outsole and most importantly, that sought-after "E" logo.

Heelys Atomic

Heelys Atomic for Back to School
Zappos.com
Skater inspired athletic shoes are the coolest shoes for boys this season. These wheeled shoes by Heelys have been dominating kids' shoes for the past several seasons. And guess what? They show no signs of slowing down. He'll coast through Fashion 101 in these shoes that are complete with a removable wheel at the heel.
Consult his school's dress code before sending him to school in wheeled shoes.

Zoo York Kids The Lift

Zoo York Skate Shoes for Back to School
Zappos.com
I love these shoes. They cleverly combine traditional skate style with a little class to create a stylish and unique skate shoe. One side features the New York City skyline while the other showcases the infamous Brooklyn Bridge. He's sure to stand out in these awesome Back to School shoes by Zoo York.

Vans Kids Classic Slip Ons

Vans Kids Classic Slip Ons for Back to School
Zappos.com
These are the perfect casual shoe for your little rocker. He'll look awesome in these classic Vans Slip Ons with skull decorations. If skulls are just a bit too rock-n-roll for him, check out the other varieties available.

Adio Kids Sumner V.3

Adio Kids Sumner V.3 for Back to School
Zappos.com
Skater boys of the world unite! Come on and give a shout out to your skating brothers across the pond with these Brittastic skate shoes by Adio. These come in black and white, both of which are as cool as can be.

Converse Kids

Converse Kids for Back to School
Zappos.com
The original Chuck Taylor All Stars are still one of the most popular looks in casual athletic footwear. Though they were designed for basketball players, they have been adopted by skaters and cool kids everywhere as their go-to shoes. The black, high tops are the most traditional and the most popular, but don't overlook their other styles like 2 toned All Stars, low tops, slip-ons and their ultra-fun patterns like skull prints, Hawaiian prints and many more.

DC Kids Court Graffik

DC Kids Court Graffik for Back to School 2007
Zappos.com
Here's another cool pair of skate sneakers. I especially like them in the white and emerald combination because it gives them a more crisp look, but there are a ton of color combinations available. These soft shoes feature a leather upper and a cool DCSHOECOUSA logo on the side.

Circa Kids Lopez 50K

Circa Kids Lopez 50K for Back to School
Zappos.com
Circa's "quality vulcanized construction" makes these cool-as-can-be skater shoes stylish and durable. Kids' love the zany patterns and images on these comfortable skate shoes. My favorite are these smiling shoes that will make going back to school fun.

Adio Kids Hamilton

Adio Kids Hamilton
Zappos.com
Make way for Adio Kids' shoes. He'll think you are the coolest parent ever if you surprise him with these shoes deemed the "perfect skate shoe." These shoes feature traditional skate shoe construction like a padded upper and tongue, grippy soles and comfortable fit.

Vans Kids Macgyver

Vans Kids Macgyver for Back to School
Zappos.com
Vans haven't been this popular since the 80s, and these camoflauge printed Vans are hot. If the camo print isn't to his liking, these skater boy shoes come in several pattern and color combos.
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