Top School Shoes for Every Budget

Looking for school shoes that are on budget? There’s lots to choose from!

Some like to spend on a quality shoe that will last for the whole season. Some prefer to spend less…especially when a child is growing and they’ll need to be replaced mid-year anyway!

(If you do want the shoe to last…just make sure your child knows not to jump in a puddle on the first day of school). Most of the shoes are in neutral colors that work with most dress codes, plus there’s no lace tying required (great for when you’re trying to catch that school bus!)

The following selection includes both quality and well-priced options in every price range. Many of the styles work for both boys and girls too.

QUINCE

Teen Loafers

We love the quality and style of Quince items. Now they have added lots of shoes to their collection worth checking out.

H&M

Kids + Teen Loafers

Affordable and sweet options.

GH BASS

Teen Loafers

This classic super strong shoe is amazing for kids who are tough on their feet. See the whole selection.

ZAPPOS

Teen's & Children's School Shoes

Zappos has a beautiful selection with really good quality shoes and lot’s of very budget friendly options.

MAISONETTE

Children's School Shoes

Large selection of high quality back to school shoes.

M GEMI

Womens

Top quality Italian loafers in every color.

DSW

Teen & Children's Loafers

Budget Friendly options.

MACY'S

BOY'S SHOES

There are also finds for teens and girl’s but macy’s Kenneth Cole collection has some really great finds for boy’s.

AMAZON

CHILDREN'S LOAFERS

Amazon has stepped up its game. There are some really great options at great prices. If you need a last minute option – amazon is the way to go.

Camper

Children

This brand is a favorite for the younger kids.

CAMPER

TEEN

Camper now features a whole line of adult shoes. Check it out.

MANGO

Teen

Platform loafers with nice metal detail.

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23 responses to “Top School Shoes for Every Budget”

  1. R Avatar
    R

    Thaks!
    Any ideas for primary girl wearing a size 9.5 – 10? most of these start at 10.5-11
    Thanks

    1. Shaindy Menzer Avatar
      Shaindy Menzer

      Added a cute mary jane for little girls.

    2. Cs Avatar
      Cs

      I find that bass runs narrow for me, I have flat feet fyi

  2. Chaya Freund Avatar
    Chaya Freund

    The naturino link leads you to the steve madden loafers.

    1. Shaindy Menzer Avatar
      Shaindy Menzer

      Thanks for pointing that out. It’s fixed now.

  3. Mj Avatar
    Mj

    Ty for a great post! Can u possibly do a shabbos shoe roundup?

    1. Shaindy Menzer Avatar
      Shaindy Menzer

      Yes! Working on it.

  4. Rivka Avatar
    Rivka

    Any idea if the camper shoes will fit a wide foot?

  5. Chanie P Avatar
    Chanie P

    Didn’t see any shoes that were actually on a budget. I’ve always spent $20-$30 on school shoes and they last all year.

    1. Mindy Avatar
      Mindy

      That’s a real deal these days average price is 100-200$ now a day

      1. Sarah Avatar
        Sarah

        Not really. You just need to know where the sales are. If you are in Lakewood, the Ruby shoe sale is going on now and they are $25 a pair. Excellent quality (leather etc)

        1. Anonymous Avatar
          Anonymous

          I bought at the ruby sale 5 pairs of weekday shoes and 4 pairs of shabbos shoes for $225! The best part was that I was in and out in less than 45 minutes what in a full priced store it would’ve been a 3 hour wait.

          1. Avigayil Avatar
            Avigayil

            Do you have information about the Ruby sale?

    2. Sb Avatar
      Sb

      Nowadays unfortunately budget is so much higher. It’s so uncommon to find shoes for that cheap.

  6. Chana Avatar
    Chana

    can you do for toddlers too? size 22

  7.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    Zara had a really cute selection of girls loafers this season

    1. Bella Avatar
      Bella

      Thanks for Sharing!

  8. Me Avatar
    Me

    What about high school girls sneakers??

  9. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    There are so many local pop-up shoes with stores offering beautiful leather shoes in the $60 price range. Maybe those can be listed as well…

  10. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    Carter’s has really nice toddler boy sneakers for under $30.

  11. Adena Avatar
    Adena

    Vince warren sneaker is amazing sneaker for high school girls

  12. RC Avatar
    RC

    does anyone know where they sell Belt loafers? the company is “belt” and i know they are a bit on the cheaper side.

  13. Anon Avatar
    Anon

    Got my 9th grader Bass loafers (last yr) and it caused her to have issues with her toe nails and so dis her friend. The leather on the regular heel shoe is very stiff and not good for daily wearing

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