Style and fashion in teen years can sometimes be confusing. There are various trends you see around and might want to get. When buying sneakers, there are a lot of options to choose from. Affordability is something most of us have to consider when in our teen years.
Your body in the teen years keeps growing so avoid spending way too much money on one piece of clothing that might not fit you a year later. Spending money to buy super expensive hyped sneakers is not a wise thing to do either. You can look stylish with mid-ranged or affordable sneakers too.
This is the list of best affordable sneakers for teens in India (Best sneakers for teens worldwide) focused on casual everyday sneakers and not sport/athletic sneakers.
The list includes sneakers that are can be considered mid-ranged when we take the MRP. They are on discount most of the time in stores and online. Thus, affordable and all these sneakers can be found for around Rs 3000 or less. With no particular order, let’s start the list of the best affordable sneaker for teens in India.
1. Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star
Chuck Taylor has been around for a century now. Originally made as basketball shoes, later gained popularity and is now considered a classic sneaker that every man should own at least once in his life. Teenage is probably the right time to get your first pair of Chuck Taylors. There is a low-top version of the shoe but you should go for the high top as it looks cooler and has more aesthetic than the low. The high top is more versatile too. Chuck Taylor comes in various colors but the most popular is white, and you should go for it.
Talking about the build of the shoe, the upper of the shoe is made of canvas material and there is a rubber sole. As a teenager, these shoes will match all your pant styles and even shorts. Chuck Taylors are the best picks for the upcoming summer season as they’re light. You can get these shoes for less than Rs 2000 most of the time online and in stores.
2. Nike Court Royale/Court Royale AC
Nike Court Royale AC are tennis shoes that have a youth vibe, making them a good teen sneaker(looks great on adults too). The design of the shoes is minimal with a Nike logo and very few details.
Another reason why the Court Royale made it to the list is its quality. This is the best quality leather sneaker in its price range and can easily last you years. If your only sneaker, get the Nike Court Royal AC. Teenage sneaker lists also include Nike Air Force 1 but it is expensive in India so the Court Royal AC is a great alternative. Some of the colorways like this below have a retro vibe to them so keeping up with the trends too.
The only problem with the sneaker is its availability. This shoe has been in production for years now but isn’t easy to find. It can be found on fashion sites but you may not always find your sizes. Try finding the shoe in Nike outlets. It is priced around Rs 3000 most of the time and can be bought even cheaper during sales.
3. Vans Old Skool
The Old Skool from Vans needs no introduction. They were at their peak in the last decade when everyone rocked them and were the favorite of the young crowd. These skate shoes have a minimal design with a side stripe and come in various colors. Owning a pair of Vans Old Skool myself, I can assure you that they’re good quality and will last you a good time. When it comes to colors, old school comes in many of them like the most popular black with white stripe, beige, white, blue, etc.
The black and white colorway is hard to find online in India and is expensive here. This colorway can go as high as Rs 7000 making it expensive for most teens. Fortunately, almost all other colorways like beige, white, blue, etc can be found for less than Rs 3000 online and in stores when on discount. These are as good as the black version but cheaper and widely available so easy to find.
4. Puma Court Legend
If you want something fresh that is not seen around much, Puma Court Legend is the sneaker you should go for this year. The sneaker is inspired by ’70s basketball and has a stylish aesthetic overall. Inspired by the basketball shoe styles, the sneaker comes in both low and mid-top and has a retro vibe. The upper of the shoe is made of synthetic leather and suede and has a rubber sole.
The court legend mid is my personal favorite ‘new’ teen sneaker this year. There are low and mid versions but I would recommend you to go for the mid-top as it has a more youthful vibe to it. There are a lot of retro colorways like white and green, white and red, black, etc. Just like the Nike Court Royale AC, it can be difficult to find the right sizes online but you can find the sneaker during sales for low as Rs 2400. It is priced around Rs 3000 at most of the time.
5. Puma Suede
The Suede is an amazing budget-friendly sneaker from Puma that has a timeless design and looks very stylish on the feet. It has been a quite popular sneaker among youth in India for years now. Good quality suede, a lot of colors to choose from and the best part about the shoe is its affordability. You can get a pair on discounts for as low as Rs 2200. For the quality it offers, it is a steal if you get it under Rs 3000. I got a pair back in 2018 and even after more than two years I still wear it now and then.
For the price, the Suede is an amazing option for teenagers who want a high-quality affordable sneaker that will last a long time.