Gonzaga shadow day- Can they wear sneakers?

[Anonymous]

DC is having a shadow day at Gonzaga. The info on their website seems to say both. Will it be okay to wear sneakers or do I need to go buy a pair of shoes for the visit?

[Anonymous]

We bought shoes. I would not wear sneakers. Seems an odd time for a shadow day. Did you get off the waitlist?

[Anonymous]

Definitely wear white socks though.

[Anonymous]

OP here, Its a 7th grade shadow day

[Anonymous]

Wear what the students wear.

[Anonymous]

I'd have him wear loafers. My DS wore his Catholic School uniform to his 7th day shadow, his friends either wore that or dress shorts with a collared shirt and pullover quarter zip.

[Anonymous]

As an employee, shoes don't matter. He will look out of place if he is not in khakis/slacks and a collared shirt.

[Anonymous]

Try Goodwill if you can’t afford new ones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, Its a 7th grade shadow day

Wear what your kid wears for his school uniform.

[Anonymous]

My son just did the 7th grade session last Thursday. They sent an email on Monday evening before saying they could wear khaki shorts, collared golf shirt, and sperry-type loafers.

[Anonymous]

No sneakers. Follow the students dress code.

[Anonymous]

OP, sneakers aren’t allowed under the dress code. Just have your son wear sperrys or church shoes. 99% of the boys will be in sperrys. Also, have him wear khakis.

[Anonymous]

Most students wear a collared shirt, quarter zip or a Gonzaga sweatshirt if it’s cold that day, khakis, and Sperry loafers. No need to buy those specific shoes - any dress shoe is fine. But, I would wear dress shoes and not sneakers since the students aren’t allowed to wear sneakers. I’m sure it’s fine for a shadow day, but your DS probably would feel more comfortable if he’s dressed similar to the students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most students wear a collared shirt, quarter zip or a Gonzaga sweatshirt if it’s cold that day, khakis, and Sperry loafers. No need to buy those specific shoes - any dress shoe is fine. But, I would wear dress shoes and not sneakers since the students aren’t allowed to wear sneakers. I’m sure it’s fine for a shadow day, but your DS probably would feel more comfortable if he’s dressed similar to the students.

And the collared shirt is generally a short sleeved polo shirt.

[Anonymous]

Mine wore sneakers to his shadow day last fall. He was offered admissions this cycle.

I wouldn’t worry about it. Wear what is comfortable.