Black Shoes for Kids – The Best all BLACK Back to School Shoes for Kids!

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated and revised for accuracy on April 2022 and reflects an up-to-date selection of black shoes for kids.

Certain schools require children to wear an all black shoe as part of their uniform code, and an all black shoe that provides good support and fits the shape of your child’s feet is not easy to find. If your child happens to have a foot condition or a complicated foot shape such as narrow, wide, or extra wide feet, it can make it even more complicated to find shoes that fit.

My Experience Fitting Children’s Shoes

I have been fitting children’s shoes and orthotics for the last 10 years, working for a specialized children’s shoe store that focuses on fitting children with foot and leg problems, but we provide regular shoe fittings as well. We need to carry top-quality shoes that are available in different widths, since that’s the only way we can guarantee to fit every single child.

I am familiar with which are the best shoe brands and the best shoe styles among those brands from actually having fitted and tested the shoes on different children’s feet.

Your kids’ school shoes need to be supportive, lightweight, flexible, and durable. Keep in mind that your child will be running around at recess and if the shoes are not supportive and durable, they will start wearing down faster. Supportive shoes also help minimize the impact that your kids’ feet and legs take every time they come in contact with the ground.

One of the features parents love the most about these shoes is how they can be dressy enough to be worn as a school uniform, but also durable enough for playground wear.

When I write a review about a particular shoe style is because I have fitted that particular shoe style before, since that is the only way for me to tell how well-made the shoes are, the amount of support that they provide, and how they fit.

Below you can find a selection of the best black shoes for kids. The shoes I describe below are all made out of leather and available in different widths such as medium (M), wide (W), and extra wide (XW). Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.

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What Shoe Size Should You Order?

In each of the descriptions of the shoes I indicate whether you need to order a half a size or a whole size bigger than your child’s foot size to provide the correct amount of growing room.

Did you know that your child won’t get any of the benefits that the shoes have to offer if you don’t provide him with the correct shoe size? I am always emphasizing to parents to take their kids to their local children’s shoe store, where a shoe fitter can properly measure their feet and find shoes that properly fit the shape of their feet.

Are you 100% Sure that Your Child is Wearing the Correct Shoe Size?

I created a resource that showcases the best fitting children’s shoe stores by state:

The Best Kids’ Shoe Stores In The United States – Where To Go For Proper Fittings

If after looking at that resource you still can’t seem to identify a shoe store in your area, then proceed to take a look at an article I created that describes the simplest, yet most effective way to figure out your child’s foot size from home:

How to Measure Your Kids’ Foot – 2 Simple Steps to Determine Foot Length and Foot Width

In that article I help parents determine their child’s exact foot size and whether the child has narrow, medium, wide, or extra wide feet. I also will be able to tell you whether your child has a high instep or not.

If you have a child who needs an all white shoe to wear for back to school and you can’t seem to find it, check out this post I wrote where you will find the best white back to school shoes for kids: 

White Shoes for Kids – The Best All WHITE Back to School Shoes for Children!

Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?

Do not hesitate to contact me directly at my e-mail if you have any further questions or if you need a different pair of shoes for your child. My e-mail address is:

fittingchildrensshoes@gmail.com

Is there another black shoe style that has worked well for your child’s feet? Please share your findings below so other parents can benefit from them.