The Definitive BACK TO SCHOOL Shopping Guide

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Although summer’s blissful days can seem endless, the start of school is right around the corner, and with a new school year comes new sneakers. You know that pre-first day of school feeling: the careful crafting of an outfit, the constant swapping as you hone your look to perfection, and finally the unbridled excitement as you lay your school year debut ‘fit out by your bed the night before.

Of course, the most important part of any good outfit is the shoes, and that rings especially true when you’re looking to set a tone on day one. It’s a decision that can certainly prove challenging. After all, there was a veritable slew of great releases this summer, ranging from new styles co-created by the hottest rappers in the world to collaborations with beloved childhood cartoons. There’s no need for stress though. We’ve taken the legwork out of it for you by assembling a collection of three surefire standout back to school sneakers, all of which are available at eBay. Read on, and get ready: this is gonna be your best school year yet from a sartorial standpoint.

The omnipotent Kanye West knows no limits. His adidas Yeezy line is bigger, better, and more successful than ever, with new models dropping on what seems like a weekly basis. However, even with all the fresh makeups, there’s one shoe that always manages to stand out from the pack: the adidas Yeezy Boost 700 “Waverunner.” The shoe that brought chunky “dad” footwear into the mainstream, the Waverunner is bold, stylish, and inherently familiar to any and all of West’s fans. It’s one of the standout icons in Kanye’s line-up, which also includes recent hits such as the Yeezy Boost 350 v2 in black and the Yeezy 500 in a “Bone White.”

adidas Yeezy Boost 700 Waverunner

Between touring, flexing on social media, and dropping several desirable collaborative sneakers with Jordan Brand, Travis Scott dominated the headlines and the charts for over two years. One of his most standout moments, however, was unquestionably his Air Jordan 1 Low. Offering all the Cactus Jack style that Scott’s footwear has become known for but with a versatile low-cut construction, these hyped Air Jordans from the Houston artist combined signature details like an earthy color palette and a bold backwards Swoosh for a look that delighted La Flame’s rabid fans and thirsty sneaker aficionados alike. But any of Scott’s work will be sure to wow your classmates, so picking up the taller Air Jordan 1 High or even last year’s Air Jordan 4 should keep your rotation in sicko mode.

Air Jordan 1 Low TS SP Cactus Jack

SpongeBob SquarePants may live in a pineapple under the sea, but he came to shore in rousing fashion this summer, serving as the centerpiece of a widely-lauded Kyrie Irving collection via Kyrie Irving’s signature shoes. Although SpongeBob was accompanied by his pals Patrick and Sandy, his frenemy Squidward, and his greedy boss Mr. Krabs, the suspender-wearing sponge provided what was clearly the standout style of the bunch, with a detailed sneaker that nodded to his signature outfit, his porous body, and his light-hearted nature all at once. To the delight of his still-rabid fans, his shoes were packed full of special hidden details as well. SpongeBob has grown to become a truly transcendent character in his 20-plus years on the air, and you’re sure to garner many an approving nod if you bring him with you to school in footwear form.