Protect your child's growing feet in the best ASICS running shoes for kids. Developed using leading footwear technology and endorsed by PodiatryNZ, our unisex range of kids running shoes offers a wide assortment of colours and models that appeal to both girls and boys.
Protect your child's growing feet in the best ASICS running shoes for kids. Developed using leading footwear technology and endorsed by PodiatryNZ, our unisex range of kids running shoes offers a wide assortment of colours and models that appeal to both girls and boys.
Shop the Best Running Shoes for Girls and Boys
Sneakers are great for everyday wear, but if you're looking for a running specific shoe that supports your child's natural movements and offers stability and impact protection, you need footwear fit for the purpose. ASICS kids running shoes deliver on quality and protection, and come in a range of styles for varying terrains, foot types and age groups.
Our pre-school kids running shoes are designed for a wide variety of running activities, from playground adventures to their first mini cross-country. The cushioned midsole offers maximum comfort, while the vibrant colours and Velcro hook-and-loop closure make these shoes fun to wear!
The demand for high-quality, supportive footwear continues when kids hit school. ASICS grade school running shoes offer advanced support across varying terrains, whether they're running shuttles in P.E. class or pounding the pavement around the neighbourhood. If your kids love an off-road adventure, our kids trail running shoes offer excellent traction and durability on uneven surfaces. Learn more about the different types of childrens run shoes in our guide to running shoes for kids.
However your child likes to run, ASICS kids running shoes keep energized feet in motion, delivering high-quality comfort and advanced support to help young runners go further. Buy online today!
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What type of shoes are you looking for?
Mens
Womens
Why is this important?
Men and women have different needs to support their gait, foot structure, and biomechanics. ASICS designs gender-specific running shoes to improve performance, comfort and safety.
Where do you plan to run?
Road/Treadmill
Trail
Why is this important?
If the majority of your running takes place off road, trail shoes can provide performance and safety that road designed shoes cannot.
Which is more important to you?
Distance
Speed
Why is this important?
Distance
Built for distance, these shoes have extra cushioning - providing more protection. You love to challenge yourself to run for longer.
Speed
Built for speed, these shoes are lighter for a more responsive ride. You love to run fast, train for speed and feel like flying.
Do you need extra support?
Yes
Stability
Pronation is the natural movement of your feet while running. Stability shoes are for runners who overpronate (your foot rolls inwards when you land)
Yes
No
Neutral
For underpronators and neutral runners who are predisposed to an outward or neutral rolling motion as the foot progresses toward toe-off.
No
Why is this important?
Research shows that around 4 in 5 runners risk injury in shoes that don't suit their running style.
Pronation is the natural movement of your feet while running. Stability shoes are recommended for runners who overpronate, which means your foot rolls inwards when you land. For more information, visit our Pronation Guide.
What level of comfort are you looking for?
All runners have different cushioning preferences. The more cushioning, the softer the ride.
Regular
Extra
Maximum
Why is this important?
ASICS has developed innovative cushioning technologies that are strategically placed to reduce impact. By minimising impact, our cushioning technologies increase the level of comfort to give you an even softer ride.
