A polo shirt is basically a shirt that is T-shaped with either long or short sleeves and is one of the irreplaceable pieces of clothing in any closet. This is even more so for young boys who need to wear something that is durable but light, warm but breathes and is absorbent, and also matches with many types of shorts or long trousers and can be worn to almost any event.

A polo shirt is very versatile as it can be dressed up by tucking it in and pairing it with a jacket for a formal look or dresses down by leaving it un-tucked and wearing it with a casual pair of trousers/shorts and sneakers for a casual look.

When shopping for polo shirts, you need to be careful especially if you want to shop for original designs from well known brands like Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie or sports houses like Nike or Adidas.

Ensure you shop for original items as these popular brands tend to be a bit pricier and may even cost hundreds of dollars while other common brands may only be a few dollars at stores.

You also need to make sure you look at the fabric of the polo shirt you are buying as you need something which is comfortable and absorbent. This is especially so because polo shirts are mostly worn during the hot season and need to be the type that doesn’t irritate when worn right next to the skin.

Some good polo shirts for boys that are available on Amazon are as follows:

1. Short Sleeve Pique Polo- School Uniform

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This simple polo shirt comes in light blue, red and navy blue variations and has been confirmed to be one of the pieces that are approved by most schools as part of their uniform.

Its soft texture means that it is comfortable enough to be worn next to the skin and it is breathable enough to ensure that any all the activity which boys engage in need not be overly sweaty and sticky for them.

It is very reasonably priced at $9.99 from Dockers especially considering its versatility in use plus the fact that the knit polo is durable and will last quite a while.

http://www.amazon.com/Dockers-Short-Sleeve-School-Uniform/dp/B0028Y4VAG/ref=sr_1_50?s=apparel&qlEnable=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1302600663&sr=1-50

2. Blue 2-fer Long-Sleeve Polo Shirt

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This stylish polo shirt from Shaun White can be worn during all seasons as it is warm enough to be worn under a jacket in winter and breathes enough to allow usage during the summer months as well.

Made from 100% cotton, this trendy polo shirt has a double layered look and two-sleeved design and can be worn with a pair of jeans or khaki shorts or long pants to a hike or just for a day around the home.

It goes for $12.99 at Target

http://www.amazon.com/Shaun-White-2-fer-Long-Sleeve-Shirt/dp/B004161NXC/ref=sr_1_86?s=apparel&qlEnable=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1302600776&sr=1-86

3. Ecko Ultd. Short Sleeve Tee

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This boldly coloured branded polo shirt has an urban edge to it especially with the vertical side placement of the Ecko logo.

Its bright colour makes it a great item for wearing during the spring and it matches well with both shorts and long pants. It is made from 100% cotton which makes it absorbent and comfortable for wearing right next to the skin.

You can get this shirt at Ecko Unltd. for $14.99

http://www.amazon.com/Ecko-Unltd-Boys-Short-Sleeve/dp/B004DZNY10/ref=sr_1_47?s=apparel&qlEnable=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1302600614&sr=1-47

4. Roll Up Sleeve Slub Polo

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This shirt is inspired by the modern beach look and is designed especially for young active boys as its absorbent cotton material breathes and is extremely durable.

It exudes style with it double chest pockets and sleeves which can be rolled up and secured in place at the elbow with a slub.

For this carefully crafted piece of clothing which shows attention to detail, Tea Collection price it at $35

http://www.amazon.com/Tea-Collection-Boys-Sleeve-Praline/dp/B004E0Z5RK/ref=sr_1_45?s=apparel&qlEnable=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1302600614&sr=1-45

5. U.S. Polo Association Shirt

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This shirt from US Polo Association creates that tie and dye look with its mixture of blue and navy colours and it has a second variation which mixes yellow and fern green.

It features short sleeves, 100% cotton fabric and a USPA logo placed strategically on the chest. This would be a great shirt for a nice day out on the green for young golfers. Its two colour variations match the spring season perfectly and would be a great twist from the usual solid coloured polo shirts worn out for such an event.

It is priced at $9.99 for the small sizes and the price can go up to $44.99 depending on how large a size you need the shirt to be when you place the order.

http://www.amazon.com/Boys-U-S-Polo-Assn-Shirt/dp/B004NTSABA/ref=sr_1_165?s=apparel&qlEnable=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1302610476&sr=1-165

This article was written by Susan.