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Hard wearing school shoes for teen boys help!!!

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FusionChefGeoff · 21/10/2026 08:23

DS has ruined his shoes already less than half a term. They weren’t cheap and I’m desperate to find suggestions for shoes that are tough enough to play football in (!) but smart enough for the no trainers policy.

I will also be insisting he changes into Astros at lunch but I can’t guarantee he’ll actually do that of course.

Anyone got any recommendations for brands that are particularly hard wearing???

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MissyB1 · 21/10/2026 08:25

My 17 year old ds is football mad! He wears hush puppies to school, have a browse, his are smart but also soft and flexible but hard wearing.

NameChangeScot · 21/10/2026 08:53

My 16yr old wears black Nike 95s for school and they seem pretty indestructible.

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CocoPlum · 21/10/2026 08:57

DS wore startrite shoes almost exclusively from reception-Y10 and they were indestructible. The one year I went slightly cheaper I had to replace twice.

FusionChefGeoff · 21/10/2026 13:38

@MissyB1they look great thanks!

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