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Find your perfect back-to-school sneaks: we love the new fall sneakers! So not just for gym class anymore, you can wear 'em punky, preppy, even (gasp!) glam. Here's our definitive guide to the best sneaks of the season.


Love kickin' it old-school? Rock a stylin' pair of retro [Latin, Back; backward; behind.] A prefix used to designate a prior condition or time.  sneakers sneakers
Noun, pl

US, Canad, Austral & NZ canvas shoes with rubber soles

sneakers npl (US) → zapatos mpl de lona; zapatillas fpl 
!

This leather wipes clean. No more fearing mud puddles! $60, kswiss.com

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The pink V adds punch to this ultra-cool pair. $60, vans.com

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Calling all girlie-girls: Who doesn't want pink sneaks in a delicate shape? $25, payless.com

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Love the stitching detail--bowling meets boardroom. $79, Enzo, 1-800-999-1877

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Platform sneakers are the perfect blend of glam and comfort. $50, vans.com

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Basic in an unboring color. $50, keds.com

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Saddle-inspired with a twist--check out the hot pink sole. $65, kangaroosusa.com

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Plush blue makes these oh-so soft sneakers a yummy must. $60, vondutch.com

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Classic Converse with a twist. $10, Kmart

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Looks like a pricey Pricey

Term used for an unrealistically low bid price or unrealistically high offer price.


pricey

Of, relating to, or being an unrealistically high offer. An offer to sell a security at $50 when the current market price is $47 is pricey.
 designer shoe, and we dig the deep blue. $69, Nine West, 1-800-999-1877

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Cute ... and a bargain to boot! $21, Bamboo, gojane.com

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Ready to be cool and classic? Our picks for the preppy prep·py or prep·pie  
n. pl. prep·pies Informal
1. A student or former student of a preparatory school.

2. A person whose manner and dress are deemed typical of traditional preparatory schools.
 pair.

Orange and blue plus plaid will kick up your closet $55, kangaroosusa.com

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Mischa wears them, and you should too. $30, keds.com

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The red detail makes this plain white sneaker feel fresh. $60, Ecko, select Macy's

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Classic slip-on shoe + punchy punch·y  
adj. punch·i·er, punch·i·est
1. Characterized by vigor or drive: "He speaks in short, punchy sentences, using plain, populist words that excite" 
 purple hue = fashion A+ $37, vans.com

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Fuse your inner princess with your inner punk. $15, payless.com

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We love this cozy See COSE.  sweater sneak. $30, BC Footwear, Active Ride Shop, 714-432-1918

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Topsider top·sid·er  
n.
One who is at the highest level of authority.
, meet sneaker. Sneaker, meet Topsider. $65, eckounltd.com

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Mad for plaid--sneakers, that is! $30, airwalk.com

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Argyle funs up this shoe $30, BC Footwear, select Nordstroms

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This sturdy shoe is perfect for walking through fall leaves. $25, airwalk.com

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What could be more perfect Than preppy pink and green. $65, dcshoes.com

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Always totally original? Trendy sneakers keep you on your toes.

Ballet-flat sneakers? Brilliant! $40, keds.com

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Fashionistas will go ga-ga for this charming sneaker. $65, eckounitd.com

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Love the rose detail on this sweetly patterned platform. $45, vans.com

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Be spotted in a pair of bright polka-dot slip-ons. $37, vans.com

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Spring's ribbon trend will keep you in step this fall. $44, etniesgirl.com

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Rainbow-bright stripes for the girl with a flair for color. $49, onyourfeet.com

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Show your rebel spirit with, these hardcore hi-tops. $60, vondutch.com

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Hi-tops go extra girlie girl·ie also girl·y  
adj. Informal
Featuring minimally clothed or naked women typically in pornographic contexts: girlie magazines.
 when you show off the fresh floral print. $55, onyourfeet.com

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Bling up basic jeans and a tee with this flashy gold pair. $65, kangaroosusa.com

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Lime, pink and aqua will cheer you up any gray day. $50, kangaroosusa.com

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Black and turquoise turquoise, hydrous phosphate of aluminum and copper, Al2(OH)3PO4·H2O+Cu, used as a gem. It occurs rarely in crystal form, but is usually cryptocrystalline.  plus a cute kanga Kanga may refer to: Places
  • Kanga, a village in the Larkana District of Pakistan.
  • Kanga - a town in Congo
Other
  • Kangaroo, the Australian animal and icon.
? It's a shoe-in. $65, kangaroosusa.com

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