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Sneakers, kicks, tennis shoes, gym shoes, plimsolls — whatever your word of choice is, you know and love ‘em. Comfort first, right? But comfy doesn’t have to mean boring. While we love our dependable, reliable white kicks, let’s be real here — some of them have seen better days. So if you’re reading this because you’re on the hunt for your next pair of trusty sneakers or looking to upgrade to more trendy shoes for teens, you’re in the right place.
There are dozens of incredibly colorful, cute, innovative sneaker styles — like platform sneakers and fuzzy options that might have you reconsidering ordering just another staple pair. Some of these sneakers are subtle, chic, and functional enough to carry you from a gym workout to a coffee run, while others are pure fashion moments that call for a full-on photoshoot to capture the drip forever.
So there you have it — your sneaker obsession is completely valid. According to statistics from Poshmark, sneaker sales have spiked 36% compared to pre-pandemic times. Consider this permission straight from Seventeen to get a little spend-y after reading this list, because we scoured the websites of every trendy sneaker brand on the internet to create a definitive list of the absolute cutest shoes for teens available right now. (Editor’s note: Just while writing this story, I’ve already saved three different pairs to buy later. Oops!)
National Geographic Classic Legacy AZ Sneakers
- Classic style
- May be small on wider feet
This sneaker marries the retro and the modern — throwback leather and a cool color scheme meet a fresh, chunky sole that’ll give you a subtle extra inch or two of height. Win-win!
Women’s Gadol Black/White Multi
- Hundreds of 5-star ratings
- Some customers had to size up
When you wish upon a star…a street style star, that is! These babies are a hidden Amazon gem. The slight yet purposeful distressing and printed laces feel so, so cool.
- Easy to clean
These are just like every other low-cut white sneaker… but, like, 45x cooler. With just a splash of color – these babies are the ultimate neutral shoe.
About B.Duck
Designed by Eddie Hui in 2005, B.Duck was originally a gift for his children. B.Duck was China’s most significant domestic character IP regarding licensing revenue in 2021. With in-house solid artistic design capabilities, SEMK has developed and nurtured a proprietary portfolio of approximately 26 self-created characters created under the motto of “Be Playful”. As of December 31st 2021, B.Duck family characters had recorded more than 10.5 million subscriptions or followed by B.Duck fans on various e-commerce platforms and social networking platforms, within aggregate, over 740 million views of various types of content concerning the elements of B.Duck family characters.
B.Duck Kids Sneakers Boys Basketball Shoes
[The head of the shoe is upturned by 15°]-Protect the baby’s little toe, which is more suitable for the baby’s habit of walking on tiptoe, and protects the baby to walk steadily without falling.
[Anti-slip groove sole] – upgrade wear-resistant grip, light and flexible sole, upgrade deep texture wear-resistant non-slip light running without slipping.
[Stable Velcro] – Soft and adjustable, suitable for fat and thin feet, not tight, easy to put on and take off.
[Anti-slip groove sole] – upgrade wear-resistant grip, light and flexible sole, upgrade deep texture wear-resistant non-slip light running without slipping.
[Breathable Mesh Upper] – Breathable mesh upper circulates perspiration to keep the inside of the shoe dry.
[Push in with one foot]Easy to put on and take off without falling off the heel, and the large opening design is convenient for small feet to wear