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Middle and High School Boys Must Haves Fall 2025
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items These boys are PICKY about what they wear!
This list contains tried and true reviews from a mom of two boys, middle school and high school age. All of the items have been carefully selected to curate the most up to date and teenager approved list ...
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Capsule Wardrobe for Middle and High School Boys Fall 2025
Hot Shoes Fall 2025
Smell Good Stuff they MUST have
Gotta Have Graphic Tees
All the TECH
Bags, Bags and MORE BAGS
Capsule Wardrobe for Middle and High School Boys Fall 2025
Shorts they will actually wear with zipper pockets for their phones.
You’ll thank me later!
Men's Mid-Thigh Hybrid Active Shorts
You can’t go wrong with these plain tees that wash up nicely. Get one (or two) in every color.
Men's Relaxed Stretch Crew T-Shirt
Boxy and loose. These hoodies check all the boxes for Fall. Size up for a looser fit.
Boxy Washed Hoodie - Men's
Stock up on these Nike Crew socks in white and black while they’re on sale.
Nike Everyday Plus Cushioned Training Crew Socks (6 Pairs)
Let’s face it- these boys want to be comfy. Ribbed Joggers in neutral colors will get worn 7 days a week.
Men's Relaxed Rib Joggers - Bottoms
Hot Shoes Fall 2025
Birkenstocks Clogs are a MUST. Yes, they’re expensive but I promise they will wear them all of the time.
Birkenstock Boston Soft Clog (Men)
New Balance 1906 in neutral colorways.
You can’t go wrong!
New Balance 1906
Luka 4 are hot basketball shoes that won’t break the bank.
Luka 4 "Gone Fishing" Basketball Shoes
Birkenstocks Arizona slides never go out of style and are always on point with Nike Crew socks.. even in the winter!
Arizona Birko-Flor Birkibuc
ASIC Gel are HOT right now. These new release NYC are on the top of our favorite teens most wanted lists.
GEL-NYC RCD
Now is the time to get ready for high school basketball season with Way of Wade basketball shoes.
Dlo 1
Smell Good Stuff they MUST have
Dr Squatch Deodorant smells good and is free of aluminum. Safe for first time deodorant users!
Dr. Squatch Deodorant in Personal Care(20)
John Paul Gaultier Cologne. So many choices! Check out Nordstrom for latest Fall scent.
Shop Jean Paul Gaultier Online
Old Spice Body Wash at Walmart is a great deal since you’ll go through a ton with their three showers per day!
Old Spice Body Wash in Body Wash(150)
Stormwood Fresh bundle of Dr. Squatch soaps will keep them fresh and clean.
Dr. Squatch Natural Bar Soap 3-Pack (5oz)
Gotta Have Graphic Tees
All the Tees
Pacsun is the place for the graphic tees they want and wear
RODMAN BRAND Worm Big Head T-Shirt | PacSun
Their favorite NBA player tees can be found at Pacsun.
Mitchell & Ness Allen Iverson 76ers Blockbuster T-Shirt | PacSun
NBA legend Michael Jordan is always in style.
Jordan Young Big Face Graphic Tee - Premium Basketball Shirt
All the TECH
Apple AirPods are a staple for any middle and high schooler. They use them in school, on the court, in the field and at home. Most likely there’s one in their ear right now as you’re speaking to them.
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, H2 Chip
Stock up on charging cords and ports while you can. They leave them EVERYWHERE, never to be seen again.
iPhone 20W Fast Charger 2Pack with 6FT USB-C Cable
Every teen wants the latest and greatest tech and the IPhone Air coming out on 9/19 is definitely on the top of our list. It’s the thinnest IPhone to date and the cameras promise to make all of their photos post worthy.
iPhone Air
Bags, Bags and MORE BAGS
The black Nike Swim backpack checks all the boxes for the perfect middle or high school backpack. It’s large enough to fit all of their books and binders, a laptop, a lunchbox, a water bottle .. with room for more. Plus the water repellent bottom ...
Nike Swim Repel Backpack (35L)
My kids decided to start fishing in their spare time last summer and we found the Kast King tackle backpack with room to carry rods and tackle a life saver when trying to haul all of their equipment to the lake for the day.
Fishing Tackle Backpack | Fishing Backpack with Rod Holder
Best bag for our basketball players because it actually fits the basketball AND the shoes, plus extra room for shorts, socks and all the little things they’re gonna need.
Nike Basketball Backpacks
They need durable baseball bags that are easy to lugs around practice after practice for months. The All Star roller bag does the trick and will fit multiple bats, cleats, mitts, helmets and all the drip.
S7 Elite™ Roller Bag - All-Star Sports