Athletic shoes may have originally been created for use in sports, but some designs made it off the playing field because they are comfortable and stylish. Some of those sports shoe styles are standing out as this fall's hottest trends in boy's shoes. Canvas sneakers, high-top basketball shoes, and warm hiking boots are expected to be worn by fashion conscious boys and young men this fall.
Canvas sneakers
Ever since basketball players first strutted off the court sporting Converse All-Stars, canvas sneakers keep coming back for street wear. Although, the popular styles and fabrics change from season to season.
This season's most popular canvas shoe style, great with slim-cut skinny jeans, is the low-top skater shoe with a printed graphic. They work with shorts, jeans khaki's and even school uniforms. If you are interested in designing your own Converse shoes, sites such as Zazzle let your creative juices flow.
High-top Basketball Shoes
Another of this years popular shoe trends comes from the basketball court, high-tops. These are similar to canvas high-tops, but the soles are thicker, with arch support, and the side panels and tops are thicker, padded materials.
This fall, look for mild to medium flashy styles, with contrasting colors, such as a white shoe with black or navy blue accents. You can always add extra flash with bar or checkerboard lacing if your child thinks they are too tame.
Hiking Boots
Hiking boots are a staple in chilly weather. Hikers come back every fall and winter because the padding and the breathable, waterproof material helps keep your child's feet warm and dry. This fall, look for hiking boots that add a little flash, with hints of color, such as orange stitching and accents against a deep brown shoe body.
Price Ranges for Boy's Fall Shoes
All of the designs are available at different price points, starting around $8 for the least expensive canvas and going up to over $70 if you want a special brand or customizing. High-top basketball shoes start around $15 in mass-merchandise department stores, going up into the hundreds for designer high-tops and customizing. Hiking boots are priced about the same as high-tops, with the least expensive ones coming from department stores and the priciest ones available from sporting goods stores and specialty shoe stores.
After you find the right shoes, spray on a couple coats of water-proofing. Fall inevitably brings some wet weather, and waterproofing spray will make the shoes last longer.
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