12 pairs of sneakers your kids will love to wear back to school

Thanks to gym class, recess and sports practices, a good pair of sneakers is now without a doubt a necessary school supply.

Whether your student wants to make a fashion statement or is all about functionality, there are a ton of awesome sneakers on the market for them to have the pick of the lot. But don't worry if your student's school has a dress code, there are still plenty of toned-down trainers to be found.

Shop 12 of our favorite unisex shoes for kids below from brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma and Converse.