Lace Up or Velcro School Shoes?

Choosing between lace up and velcro school shoes can be tricky, especially if your kids want a bit of independence while they're getting dressed for school. 

Thankfully at Lelli Kelly Shop, we have a great range of velcro and lace-up shoes for you to choose from.  

When lace up school shoes are appropriate

Lace up school shoes are great for active school kids thanks to their durability and support. Since lace up shoes tend to have a more formal look, they are great for schools with stricter dress codes. 

They pair well with skirts, trousers and dresses and are ideal for older girls who want to be more independent and do their own shoes up.

When velcro school shoes are appropriate

Velcro shoes are ideal for younger girls who are still getting to grips with tying laces. Since they provide an adjustable fit, they are perfect for growing feet as they can be tightened or loosened where necessary. 

However, they are really easy for kids to put on and take off by themselves, making them ideal for kids to still have a bit of independence. 

Lace up vs velcro school shoes

Whether you choose lace up or velcro shoes really depends on a few various factors, such as your child's age, convenience and personal preference. Listed below are some considerations to help you decide on the best option for you child:

Age and coordination - Younger kids who are still learning how to tie their laces may find velcro shoes more convenient and easier to manage by themselves. Velcro straps are usually easier for younger children to fasten by themselves, which helps to promote independence.

Convenience - Velcro closures are usually quicker to fasten up than laces, making them a great choice for busy school mornings when time is limited.

School regulations - Some schools have specific requirements regarding the types of school shoes their pupils can wear. It’s a good idea to check with the school guidelines to see if there are any restrictions on the type of closure allowed.

Durability - Both lace-up and velcro shoes have their levels of durability. While laces can easily be replaced if the laces become damaged or too worn, velcro can be much harder to replace and can be harder to clean. 

Our top lace up school shoe picks

 

 

Our Maria Lace Up Black Patent School Shoes are a super smart pair of lace up school shoes that are ideal for schools that have stricter uniform guidelines. They are the perfect shoe if your kids prefer a fuller coverage style. 

These shoes are made from patent leather uppers, making them super easy to clean as well as being great at hiding and scuffs and marks. They also have a chunky durable sole that helps to keep little feet protected. 

 

Our Scarlet Black Patent Lace Up School Shoes are another great choice for the little girls who love a full coverage style. These shoes come in a patent leather finish and feature large ribbon laces, which are ideal for the older girls who have mastered how to tie their own laces. The chunky sole unit also helps to make these shoes more robust.

 

If your kids prefer a flatter style, we recommend our Kimberly Black Patent Brogue School Shoes. These cute shoes come in a patent finish again and feature brogue detailing, as well as a decorative silver heart that can be detached. 

This shoe comes embroidered with the Lelli Kelly branding on the side, as well as a padded footbed that helps to provide all day comfort.

 

The Kara Black Patent School Shoes are perfect for older girls who love tying their own shoes. These shoes come in a patent finish and feature brogue detailing across the uppers that are complemented by the ribbon laces. 

Grey leather lining helps to complete the look and the chunky sole unit helps to make these shoes more robust.

Our top velcro school shoe picks

 

 

Our Miss LK Jolie Black, Blue, Grey, Brown Patent Bow School Shoes are a classic pair of velcro school shoes that are ideal for any dress code thanks to their variety of colours. Bang on trend for the back to school season, these shoes come in patent leather uppers and feature an adjustable strap, ideal for girls of all ages. 

These shoes also have a sturdy sole unit and soft leather footbeds that you’d expect from Lelli Kelly. 

 

The Love Black Patent School Shoes are a practical yet fun pair of classic school shoes that feature 3 interchangeable straps ranging from plain designs to one decorated with diamante butterflies. Soft pink leather lining also helps to complete the look and provide all the comfort you’d expect from Lelli Kelly shoes.

 

 

 

Our Irene SNR Grey Patent School Shoes are great for the younger girls at school who want the convenience of velcro straps but are looking for an older and more grown-up style of school shoes. 

A large bow sits on the front of the shoes, making them ideal for schools which have more lenient dress codes. They also feature a chunky sole unit with white stitch effect trim and padded leather lined footbeds for all day comfort.

 

 

 

Our Black Patent Arianna T-Bar School Shoes are another simple yet cute style that are perfect for younger girls. These T-bar shoes are made from patent leather uppers and are decorated with an embroidered design on the front of the shoes. A 3D suede and patent flower also sits at the start of the T-bar design. Of course, pink leather lining helps to complete the look.