Zappos Blogs: back to school

We have everything your child needs to start the new school year in style. As you last week, your don’t have to be limited by school uniforms. There are numerous ways to follow the dress code and style create an individual style. Now it’s time to talk about the shoes. Check out our collection of ideal choices to tie your child’s school uniform together at Zappos.com.

1. Stride Rite Dynamic (Toddler)

2. Stride Rite Contender H&L (Youth)

3. Kenneth Cole Reaction Kids Pen & Paper Sr (Youth)

4. Jumping Jacks Kids Cheerleader III (Adult)

5. Jumping Jacks Kids Personality (Youth)

6. Aster Kids Aster USA (Infant/Toddler/Youth)

7. Kenneth Cole Reaction Kids Rock Music (Youth)

8. Nina Kids Bonnett (Toddler/Youth)

As your little student embarks upon the next year of school, we have the ideal items for him/her to stay active. Nike, Adidas and the North Face have great offerings that are quite trendy and comfortable, but that’s not all. Send your student back in style. From logo-print shirts to comfortable workout shorts, we have everything your child will need to get outside this semester. Check out all of the clothing your aspiring athlete could need at Zappos.com.
- Nike Kids, Essentials Legend S/S Top
- The North Face Kids, Short Sleeve Vaporwick Arboles Tee
- Adidas Kids, Lineage Tee
- Adidas Kids, S/S OS Logo Tee
- Nike Kids, Core Mesh Short
- Adidas Kids, Basic 3 Stripe Short

Our friends at French Toast Official School Uniforms have a lot of great choices for school uniforms this back-to-school season. French Toast are the answer to the morning dilemma of what to wear for many children and their parents. With a terrific selection of stylish scooters, pants, jumpers, shorts, skorts and basic polos, with fashionable details and trim to keep the look fresh. Parents will love the ease of dressing their children in the morning without having to spend extra time thinking about the perfect outfit. French Toast makes school uniforms with variety of styles for maximum options. All pieces made by French Toast are 100% machine washable and easy to care for. What else could a parent ask for?
For the girls:
1. French Toast S/S Classic Woven Rounded Collar 4 Pack (Little Kids)
2. French Toast S/S Classic Woven Rounded Collar 4 Pack (Big Kids)
3. French Toast Two-Tab Scooter 4 Pack (Big Kids)
For the boys:
4. French Toast Pique Polo With Knit Collar 4 Pack (Little Kids)
5. French Toast Transitional Hooded Jacket (Big Kids)
Check out the full line of French Toast Official School Uniforms as well as many other back-to-school items such as backpacks and bike helmets at Zappos.com.
Zappos was featured on the CBS Early Show! You can read their blog HERE. Check out both of the products that Phillip was wearing:
Vans Van Doren backpack, $40
Volcom socks, $25 for 3

Since 1999, Lakai has been creating skateboarding shoes with the same dedication and pride they have at the skatepark. Up your skate game with the Lakai Kids MJ2 Select, a durable suede, nubuck, or leather upper skate shoe that was designed and tested by skate genius Marc Johnson. This model features a small hint of embroidery at the side stripes to add a subtle pop of color while offering form-fitting upper gives you that increased board feel. If you are looking for a shoe that really pops, the Manchester Select lets you emphasize your mad skills while you prove your talent. This gnarly kids skateboard shoe packs a suede or leather form-fitting upper that gives your little skater improved board feel. Check out the full line of Lakai Kids products available on Zappos.com.

There are skateboard shoes; then there are Fallen skateboard shoes. The difference is that pro skater Jamie Thomas sought to create a skateboard shoe for skateboarders, by skateboarders, when he founded Fallen. Thomas knows that your kicks have to be able to stand the true test of tearing up skateparks and the streets so he put together a team that includes pros Chris Cole, Billy Marks and Josh Harmony to develop his vision. The Fallen team put the same development into their kids shoes as their adult line.
The Chris Cole inspired Fallen Kids Trooper SL packs a huge punch for being so lightweight. For added protection, Fallen added a thin rubber layer under the toe-piece and crafted the shoe in genuine suede. You can rock the same shoes as Fallen founder Jamie Thomas in the Fallen Kids Rival SL, a slick pair of skating kicks that utilizes an asymmetric stabilizer for medial upper support. Check out all of the Fallen Kids products on Zappos.com and be sure to check out the Fallen team this summer at the X Games.

It’s back to school season and that means it’s time to pick out your excited student’s new clothing for the first semester. Luckily, we have put together a few choices that will have your daughter looking stylish on her first day. Look for popping colors and hip shirt cuts like V-necks, layered tanks and scoop necks to be the style into the colder months. Skinny jeans and abrasion-treated denims will stick around through the spring. Check out a few trendy styles:
1. Ella Moss Girl Pandora Dress
2. Juicy Couture Kids S/S Raw Edge V-Neck Tee w/ Juicy Popsicle Logo
3. Ella Moss Girl Ellassentials Tank Top
4. Roxy Kids Clear Skies Skinny Jean
5. Juicy Couture Kids Denim Legging w/ Lurex Juicy Script
6. Joe's Jeans Kids The Rocker W/ Flap Pocket
From backpacks to bicycle helmets, we have everything you need to send your little student back to school. Check out all of our stylish back to school clothes at Zappos.com.

Now is the time of year when excited children are ready to embark on the next year of school, but there is one problem. Last year's clothes don't fit. There's no need to worry; we've got you covered. It's all about action sports this year for tweens. From skateboarding to motorcross, there is no doubt about the popularity of extreme sports. Brands like DC, Quicksilver and O'Neill are still quite popular during the warm seasons. Plaids, simple logos, stripes and polos will be popular through the first semester, before premium denim for kids and knits take over in the colder months. Here are some of our reccomendations for your back to school needs:
- Hurley Kids O&O Hoodie
- DC Kids Fulton S/S Polo
- O'Neill Kids Triumph Short
- Quiksilver Kids The Boweevol
- Quiksilver Kids Easy Vibe Crew
- Fox Kids Collateral Tee
- Fox Kids Beeker Short
- DC Kids Amity Straight
Zappos.com has a great selection of other back to school accessories including backpacks, watches and bike helmets for the ride home. Kids don't have to be the only beneficiary of back to school season. We have plenty of cool products for adults too.
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