Mesquite ISD

Tennis shoes must be worn for PE at all times. Acceptable shoes may be lace up or Velcro, be well-fitting, and non-marking. If the shoe comes off during activity, that is not deemed “well-fitting.”  Dress shoes and boots (Ugg style, hiking, cowboy boots, work boots, Doc Martens, Timberlands) should be avoided. Crocs, slippers, lounge-type shoes, water shoes, or foam bottom shoes (Hey Dudes) are not acceptable for PE. Dress shoes/boots, or anything with a raised heel should not be worn to PE. Students should NOT wear shoes to PE where “creasing” is a concern, as this causes the student to withdraw from activity or alter their natural movements which can cause chronic injury.

• Heel and toe must be completely covered
• No boots of any kind. This includes:
  • Ugg style
  • Hiking
  • Cowboy boots
  • Doc Martens style
  • Timberland style
• No house shoes/slippers/lounge-wear style
• No sandals or flip-flops
• No Crocs of any kind
• No Hey Dudes or other “foam rubber bottom” style
• Velcro or tie-on are both acceptable
• No water shoes
• Toms/Bobs style shoes not acceptable
• Nothing with a raised heel
• Slip on tennis shoes acceptable IF they are well-fitting and do not come off during activity
• Shoes where “creasing” is a concern should NOT be worn to PE