Traditional leather school shoes offer more in-built support than running shoes, which can help your child’s feet remain comfortable for up to 8 hours a day. Leather school shoes also typically come in a broader range of widths than sports shoes and have a breathable lining, which can prevent sweaty feet. For quality leather school shoes, check this out.

Harrison Indiana II

Traditional school shoes are innovative and practical for kids, providing in-built support around their ankles. They also can withstand a lot more wear and tear than sports styles due to being made with leather. Parents who have purchased the shoes say they’re comfortable and sturdy.

One drawback of traditional shoes is that they can be stiff and uncomfortable and often need a little break-in around the house before being worn to school. They also generally have a higher price tag than sports shoes.

From velcro straps to buckle designs, THE ICONIC covers r children’s school shoe needs this year. Browse our range and find the perfect pair of black school shoes for your little one today!

Pablosky Mary Janes

Mary Jane school shoes are a classic with rounded toes and a single strap gracefully crossing the foot. The style’s popularity has remained constant across the decades, with various types to suit any look. Chunky-soled platform Mary Janes elevate off-duty staples, while a black pair with distinctive ridged soles will polish up a sharp pantsuit.

Australian brand Grosby offers hard-wearing school shoes designed for the classroom, playground and beyond. Their leather options are stylish and comfortable for juniors and seniors, with lace-up designs that meet high durability standards. For quality leather school shoes, check this out.

Alpha Jaz 2

The Alpha Jaz 2 is a black leather school shoe designed to look like traditional Mary Jane shoes but with the durability of sports-style school shoes. They are made from soft, durable leather with non-marking soles to minimise scuff marks. They are also available in various sizes to help with the perfect fit for your child’s feet.

Whether playing on the playground or in the classroom, kids can give their shoes an absolute thrashing, and a good pair of children’s school shoes is essential to keep them comfortable all day long. A traditional leather style offers a great combination of comfort and durability, and most come with a firm heel counter to ensure stability and support.

They are easy to fasten with a buckle fastening and offer a padded heel for extra cushioning on the feet. Customers have voted them one of the best girls’ school shoes, and they are available in several styles to suit all tastes.

Froddo Miroko

Black leather school shoes crafted from the highest quality Nappa leather are butter soft, breathable, and relaxed to accommodate the feet. These classic boys’ school shoes feature a double rip tape fastening, a robust rubber front and padded leather insoles that are durable enough to cope with playground scrapes and adventures.  For quality leather school shoes, check this out.

These school shoes are available in a standard width fitting and are bang on trend for older boys and girls. They feature a t-bar brogue design with a single buckle strap fastening and are detailed through the brogue pattern. For a quicker and easier fit, these shoes come with velcro straps, which are also very convenient for younger children.

Alpha Junior 1461 Soft T’s

The kids’ version of a classic shoe design, these school shoes are a stylish choice. The soft leather lining will minimise scuffing, and the grooved smoke sole is hard-wearing to withstand the wear of everyday use.

Australian brand Grosby is known for its budget-friendly school shoes, which are tested to international REACH child safety standards and feature features like padded collars to avoid blisters, multi-fit footbeds, and extra shock absorbency in the heel. Podiatrists have endorsed two of their designs, the Riley and Lennox.

Designed to last, these leather unisex shoes have a reinforced toe cap, metal eyelets and a padded collar. They come in various sizes and colours, including navy, grey and black. Parents who have purchased the shoes say they’re comfortable and sturdy.