Selecting the best supportive school shoes for our children can be a challenging task. With so many different brands out there, it is easy for parents to become overwhelmed with choices.
Our job as podiatrists is to help guide you choose the best and most appropriate school shoes for your kids.
First things first, there are a few things to consider when buying supportive school shoes.
- What are the uniform requirements?
- Can you child wear runners?
- Is black leather lace-up the preferred shoe Or T-bar shoes for girls?
- If your child has orthotics, it is also important to consider whether the shoe can accommodate the orthotics?
Here are our top 5 most supportive school shoes for children:
- Ascent Apex
- Ascent Adela
- Clarks Descent
- Ecco Cohen
- Skobi Holt
Ascent is a wonderful brand with an outstanding range of school shoes to choose from. The soft leathers along with supportive soles can provide comfort and support to your child’s feet making them a great option for active kids.
The Ascent Apex
The Apex comes in multiple widths (C, D, 2E) and a full range of sizes for both girls and boys.
Aside from the wide width range available to choose from, it also comes with a 6 month outsole guarantee which is something a parent can appreciate! Ascent uses an EVA midsole like most athletic footwear. The EVA midsole helps provide the wearer with nice cushioning as well as moulds to the foot over time.
Lastly, the double black full grain leather helps reduce scuff marks appearance.
The Ascent Adela
Ascent Adela is a Mary Jane style school shoe with the same midsole and outsole found on the Adiva.
It is available in both B and D widths. Additionally, the Adela comes with either a plain velcro strap, or a velcro strap with a decorative buckle for kids who want to jazz it up!
The Clarks Descent
The Clarks Descent has the similar classic school shoe look of the Clarks Daytona but with a softer more supportive sole all wearers can appreciate.
Clarks provide wearers with a wide range of widths to get the best fit possible. Starting at a narrow C width and going all the way through to an H width. Clarks use a slightly different system whereby the H width is more like a 2E or 3E from other brands.
Moreover, this shoe comes with a removable insole to accommodate an orthotic if your child requires one.
Ecco Cohen Kids Shoes
Ecco shoes are known for their comfort, durability and high quality.
This Derby style Cohen range comes as a lace up design with premium leather upper.
The lightweight, durable outsole and comfort shank encourage natural foot movement, while also delivering outstanding support and stability.
Skobi Holt
The Skobi Holt is a light weight school shoe with minimal internal stitching and seams hence, it is perfect for kids with sensitive feet.
The flat laces design allows easy handling. It is lightweight with soft sheepskin lining guaranteeing comfort for your kid’s feet.
These are the perfect supportive black school shoe.
