Adidas' Top 10 Back-to-School Shoes of 2023

Adidas has stylish and affordable back-to-school shoes for the new year.

The new school year is almost here, and the possibilities are endless. Whether it's getting the right schedule or making sure your fresh haircut is on point, it's important to get off on the right foot.

An essential part of that preparation is investing in a new pair of shoes for the academic year. Like most of us, parents can often afford one pair of shoes per child for the year. That is why we created a back-to-school list pulling from all brands last month.

However, adidas has loyal fans who want to represent the three stripes on their first day back to school. Below is our list of the ten best adidas sneakers for the 2023 academic year.

adidas Stan Smith

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Let's start our list with the classics. Stan Smith was a giant in the tennis world before becoming one of the most well-known names in the sneaker industry. It has been over four decades since the adidas Stan Smith first hit shelves, and it remains relevant.

The adidas Stan Smith has undergone modest updates, such as its materials and colorways, to evolve with the times. Online shoppers should have no problem finding the style they like at an affordable price on the adidas website.

adidas Samba

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The adidas Samba was first created for the football field in the late 1940s. However, with each passing decade, a new generation of sneakerheads adopt the soccer shoe as one of its favorite models.

Gen-Z has taken that love of adidas Samba to new levels as we have seen celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo and Timothee Chalamet rocking the old-school shoes this summer. Back-to-school shoppers can choose between dozens of styles on the adidas website.

adidas Rivalry Low

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"Rivalries don't destroy, they create." That is the tagline for adidas' latest retro sneaker to reemerge onto the scene. It's a nice thought, but it's not true. The adidas Rivalry Low is destroying the competition.

Thanks to its timeless silhouette combined with exciting new colorways, the adidas Rivalry Low is quickly becoming one of our favorite kicks of the year. Back-to-school shoppers can find the affordably priced shoes in full-family sizing on the adidas website.

adidas Forum Mid

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The adidas Forum Mid built its reputation on the basketball courts in the 1980s. Fast forward a few decades and it's providing the antidote to other brands' most-popular mid-cut sneakers.

The adidas Forum Mid features a luxurious coated leather upper accentuated by a sharp three stripes and other branding on the shoe. Fans of the old-school hoop shoes can find them in full-family sizing on the adidas website.

adidas BYW Select

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Now that we have covered the classics, let's discuss adidas' newer models. The brand is known for innovative and cutting-edge designs, and its performance models embody those ethos.

The adidas BYW Select was all over the NBA last season, and for good reason. The shoe features a mix of Lightstrike and BOOT technology, plus plenty of fire colorways. Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the performance basketball shoe on the adidas website.

adidas D.O.N. 4

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Donovan Mitchell did not disappoint during his first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The perennial NBA All-Star guard made history in his fourth signature sneaker, including a 71-point game.

The adidas D.O.N. Issue #4 features Ultralight Lightstrike and a LIGHTLOCK upper for a snug fit and a propulsion system that won't weigh you down. The performance basketball shoes are available in a wide array of colorways at a discount on the adidas website.

adidas Trae Young 2

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Love him or hate him, you cannot ignore Trae Young. The Atlanta Hawks point guard is quickly becoming one of the faces of the NBA, and the torchbearer of the adidas Basketball line.

The adidas Trae Young 2 boasts BOOST and Lightstrike, which work in tandem with an adaptive SCK360, semi-laceless upper to deliver enhanced comfort. Online shoppers can choose between several exciting colorways at a discount on the adidas website.

adidas Ultraboost Light

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If we are creating a list of our favorite shoes, the adidas Ultraboost line will always be represented. It has been over a decade since adidas first introduced its game-changing running shoe, and the line remains at the forefront of running technology.

There are countless versions of the Ultraboost available online, and back-to-school shoppers cannot go wrong with any style they choose. The adidas Ultraboost collection has something for everyone on the adidas website.

adidas Switch FWD

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One of the many reasons why we love adidas is because the brand is always pushing the envelope. The adidas Switch FWD is a perfect example of the brand having fun while delivering what the consumers need.

The adidas Switch FWD features an engineered EVA midsole structure, a breathable mesh upper, and a lightweight, high-performance outsole. Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the adidas Switch FWD in adult sizes on the adidas website.

adidas Web BOOST

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The adidas Web BOOST will keep you ready for any situation. The shoes have a responsive adidas BOOST midsole caged inside a Stretchweb outsole that flexes naturally as you move. 

Colorways pop thanks to the vibrant contrast details on the upper and a reflective tongue that suits them well for early-morning bus rides. The adidas Web BOOST is available at a discount in most colorways in full-family sizing on the adidas website.

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