Sneakers were popular in the early and mid-1990s, but some boys in the late 1990s reported that Kickers shoes, bit like deck shoes were popular. Boys during the summer often wear sports kit. Clothes with football team logos are particularly popular. Early in the decade jog bottoms with elastic on the cuffs were popular, but many boys in the late 1990s report that they really dislike themm. Most elementary schools no longer require short trousers.
Boys have various opinions.
Younger boys often dodn't mind, presumably because dressing for school is a lot less hassle. Most of the older boys dislike the idea. Scouts were a green scout shirt, but many boys dislike the fawn Scout trousers and don't wear them. One boy reports wearing all black combat trousers. When he goes to Scout Church parades, he wears black school trousers.