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2023 Guide to Halloween Shoes for Kids
Fall has arrived. The flurry of back-to-school activity is behind us and we’re ready to enjoy one of the best times of the year. The shorter days and cooler temps come with so many opportunities for family fun. We’re looking forward to apple-picking farm visits, pumpkin carving, hay rides, and corn mazes. There’s also the fun of Halloween. Nothing is cuter than watching the kids transform into all manner of monsters and princesses.
Picking a Halloween costume is hard enough, but when it comes to trick-or-treat, footwear is just plain tricky. (Parents, can you relate?) No one wants to wreck a great costume with boring, everyday shoes… but investing in special shoes for dress-up is impractical, especially since they have to be durable enough to withstand some serious sugar-fueled, outdoor kid energy.
Luckily, we’ve found the solution: adorable, practical, high-quality shoes to coordinate with popular costumes. And the best part is, these great styles are just as useful for everyday wear, so they’ll serve their purpose long after the candy’s gone. Fun, style, value, and practicality? We call that a treat!
OUR 2023 SHOE SENSATION TOP PICKS FOR HALLOWEEN
We specialize in your favorite brands so it was easy to find some great Halloween recommendations to please parents and kids, too. With great brands at great prices, there’s nothing to be afraid of. Here are our Halloween footwear tips:
Kids Sneakers
Sneakers in general are a great choice, but quality matters. We carry kids’ sneakers from brands like Adidas, Hey Dude, Billy, Puma, Fila and more. They come in a wide variety of colors and styles. Simply pair the right color and they’ll blend right in with the costume, keep their feet comfy, and serve them well after the holiday fun is over.
The HEYDUDE Dino is a great example of Halloween sneakers, perfect for your young dinosaur and a favorite they’ll want to keep wearing until they grow out of them.
Billy shoes are designed to be extra easy to get on and off, especially helpful when you’re already dealing with cumbersome costumes. Shop for styles like the Billy Street High-Top Earth athletic sneaker.
Think Pink
Many little girls are inspired to go all out pink this year. If you’re looking for the right shoes to match, we have several to choose from. The Skechers Uno Gen1 Neon Glow girls' athletic shoe is oh-so-perfectly bright neon pink. It’s can’t miss ‘em footwear to complete the look.
Or go for the comfort of these Crocs Taffy Pink Clogs. Your pink-loving kiddo will make these her new everyday faves. You’ll love how easy they are to care for, even if the weather gets sloppy.
Shoes with Character
Kids love their favorite characters. Halloween is a great time to indulge them with shoes they’ll want to show off.
Is your little one a Paw Patrol fan? Go with Crocs Paw Patrol Off Court toddler kids’ clog.
The Ground Up brand licenses many of the characters kids love. Shop for shoes they’re sure to want like the adorable Ground Up Minnie Mouse hi-top sneakers.
These Capelli Later Gator clogs bring a fun surprise to the party and also keep little feet warm with a faux fur lining.
For the Flower Child
Looking for shoes to add a flowery touch? The Crocs Classic Retro Floral girls clog adds just the right vibe. Have you noticed all the Crocs on our list? Crocs are the perfect Halloween footwear with their easy slip-on comfort and nearly indestructible durability.
For the Animal Lover
We carry lots of kids’ styles with fun animal prints. Check out these Oomphies Parker Cheetah girls casual shoes. Another choice sure to be loved well past Halloween.
Kids combat boots
Combat boots are just the thing to go with a variety of costumes. They’re right on if you’ve got a little rocker or rebel. Older kids will especially love the classic black look, but we carry a range of colors and prints. Everything from stars and butterflies to animal print (see above). They even come in sparkly glitter. Shop brands like Jellypop, BTW, Skechers, and more.
Rain, Rain Go Away
If there’s rain in the forecast, why not make rain boots part of the costume? Western Chief designs these delightful glitter rain boots (they even light up!) along with many fun styles that keep the mess on the outside.
Go West, Cowboy
For your cowboys and cowgirls, we have a huge selection of kids Western boots. We focus on quality boots from brands like Durango, Smoky Mountain, Kensie Girl, and Northside — these are boots they’ll cherish long after the candy has all been consumed.
Unicorns, Unite
Unicorns are having quite the run, as popular this year as last Halloween. Fortunately, we have a big selection of unicorn shoes from boots to slippers. If your little one is celebrating Halloween indoors, consider these multi-colored Capelli unicorn slippers. They’re even sweeter than the candy they’ll be collecting.
Halloween is so much fun for families to look forward to. From costumes and makeup to spooky decorations and heaps of sweets, a lot goes into giving kids a memorable Halloween. At least now with these helpful Halloween tips from our Shoe Sensation team, finding the right shoes is nothing to be scared of.