Anonymous wrote:Kid needs new sneakers. Would like to get him one pair of athletic shoes, for running, and another pair. Do boys wear converse? Other brands? Thanks.

I don’t understand why you are asking. Why not let your kid pick? He should know what’s cool. What isn’t cool is a middle aged mom asking other middle aged moms what is cool.

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Anonymous wrote:The ones he picks out for himself..

This is the correct answer.

+2

Most kids know what is considered cool (or at least “fine”) and will choose accordingly. It’s a tough age so I let my kids pick whatever they like within our budget (which I’ve had to increase).

Crocs and bubble slides.

At my kids’ school, Nikes. Jordans, Air Maxes, Air Forces (although I don’t consider those running shoes really).

Plenty of kids in Under Armour, Adidas etc too.

I don’t see as many Converse and Vans for casual wear anymore, but still popular.

Anonymous wrote:My ds just had his 13th birthday party. I was actually noticing that every single pair of shoes in my hallway were Nike.

My 13yo kid hates Nike. Way too narrow and he doesn’t like the brand. He’s an athletic kid, FWIW.

Usually UnderArmour, or (strangely) New Balance.

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Anonymous wrote:My DD has ASICS...they were on sale. She does not care. She is a good kid. (She does have a Yahama Saxaphone. That she cares about).

The question was about an 8th grade boy, not a female band geek.

The boys are aware of the yeezys, etc. but all wear nikes. DS has one friend who had the popular expensive sneakers and they were stolen.

Yep. Same in our district. The popular, desirable stuff gets stolen. Shoes, clothes, whatever, if it's not on you or locked up...gone. We shop with that in mind.

Anonymous wrote:Nike, period.

Doom your teen otherwise. I wish I were joking.

Ahh, the sheeple boys.

Adidas Ultraboost for running shoes
Vans/Jordans for "cool" shoes

Anonymous wrote:just googled yeazies ... yuck.

The kids love ugly. I see teens wearing crocs again. So funny.