Running Shoes for Kids
January 8, 2024
Sneakers are a great everyday choice for kids. They’re comfortable, durable, and fashionable. Always a big hit with the kids! But when it comes to running shoes, you want sport-specific shoes designed for road running, trail running, training, gym work and other sports.
Let’s take a look at how kid's everyday sneakers differ from running and sports shoes and show you our top picks that your kids will love.
Kids sneakers for everyday wear
Sporty, stylish, everyday sneakers are great for daily wear, when your kids are hanging out with their friends or playing outside. They are the kind of shoes that kids choose to complement their style. The trendier and more fashionable, the better.
Even though everyday sneakers are not purpose built for sports, they should still be purpose built for your kid's feet. Many brands tend to make smaller versions of adult shoes that make them trendy, but not supportive or comfortable for developing feet. ASICS Kids Sportstyle range feature kids running shoes designed specifically for a child’s foot. Whether you’re looking for girls or boy's sneakers, you will find a full range of unisex Sportstyle shoes for any child .
Popular Sportstyle Sneakers for Boys and Girls
The best Sportstyle Sneakers need to be trendy, supportive, and comfortable enough to support busy, active lives. With many colour variations available, your child can choose a shoe to match their own personal style:
For active kids on the go, the GEL-QUANTUM™ 180 VII GS sneakers feature rearfoot GEL™ technology, midsole cushioning, and a durable but flexible rubber outsole for all day comfort and support. Only available in grade school sizes.
Top Running Shoes for Kids
To help protect their feet as they grow, it is important to outfit your child in footwear engineered for purpose. Just like adult running shoes, kids running shoes can vary depending on the running terrain. Will they be running on pavement, running along trails or cross-training? Let’s take a look at our top choices for girls and boys running shoes.
Kids Running Shoes
ASICS unisex range of kids running shoes gives you a wide choice of assorted colours and models that appeal to both girls and boys. Best of all, ASICS kids running shoes , with our commitment to developing the highest of quality shoes with leading technology are endorsed by Sports Medicine Australia . Here are our top picks for running shoes:
Size Range: Grade School 1–7
With maximum cushioning and advanced support, this stability running shoe is ideal for school PE or running on hard terrain. High quality comfort and advanced support.
Size Range: Pre-School to Grade School K10–7
With an improved cushioned midsole featuring GEL™ technology and a supportive upper, the GEL-550™ TR is an active training shoe to meet the demands of school and cross training activities.
Size Range: Pre-School and Grade School K10–7
A lightweight, everyday trainer with excellent cushioning and stability. These kids running shoes have a breathable mesh upper that wraps around the foot for a perfect fit. Available in a range of colours to appeal to even the fussiest of children.
Kids Trail Running Shoes
If hitting the trails or off-road adventures is something your kids love, they will need a running shoe with excellent traction and durability. You can choose from a variety of styles from pre-school to grade-school sizes in the ASICS line of Kids Trail Running Shoes.
Size Range: Pre-School to Grade School K10–7
Designed for the great outdoors, these kids trail running shoes feature a multi-surface grip for any terrain. Medial wrapping and GEL™ cushioning gives your little one a safe and comfortable ride.
Kids Sports Specific Shoes
Sporty kids can benefit from wearing kid's shoes designed specifically for athletic activities. Sport-specific shoes give your child the athletic advantage and reduce the risk of injury, while protecting their growing feet and lower joints against high impact. Like all ASICS kid's shoes, sport specific shoes at ASICS are not a smaller version of an adult's shoe, but purposefully crafted for a growing foot. ASICS kids range of athletic shoes offers a style for a variety of sports and colours for your child:
Kids Netball Shoes
Designed with outsole grooves to give your child excellent stability, ASICS Kids Netball Shoes use advanced technology for improved flexibility and precise pivoting on court. With forefoot GEL™ cushioning and a midsole TRUSSTIC™ system for extra support, ASICS Kids Netball Shoes are stable, stylish, and comfortable.
Kids Football Shoes
ASICS Kids Football Shoes are engineered to keep your child’s feet safe and protected during gameplay. With a multi-stud configuration and HG10mm technology that raises the heel by 10mm, our line of Kids Football Shoes are built for better control and forward propulsion on the field. Together with rear and midfoot cushioning, these features help to minimise the risk of injury to lower limbs and give your child an edge to perform at their best.
Kids Tennis Shoes
ASICS line of Kids Tennis Shoes feature a range of responsive and dynamic models, engineered with advanced technology. Form-fitting tennis shoes with torque control in the heel counter and midfoot stability to support lateral and sudden-stop movements on court.
Kids Cricket Shoes
Designed with ASICS GEL™ technology, ASICS Kids Cricket Shoes offer extra shock absorption during play on turf and hard surfaces. Durable yet comfortable shoes with a dimpled rubber outsole and Flex grooves for improved traction and flexibility on field.
Whether you are shopping for kids running shoes, kid's sneakers, or kid's sports shoes, you want shoes that will support and protect their growing feet and limbs. Browse ASICS full range of kids shoes .