It's somewhat common for youth in American English to say kicks for shoes (especially exceptionally flashy/unusual shoes like high-top skate sneakers or basketball shoes), but using the term should be avoided in most situations as some people may perceive the term as clichéd or trite. In music, it's completely okay (kids with the pumped up kicks, who's that chick that's rockin' kicks), but in conversation, just say shoes unless the other people use the word kicks first.
Also, as a note, kicks would not be used for shoes other than sneakers.