Your kids’ feet take them on all sorts of adventures, from running around the playground at school to running around a track. Whether they are in an organization such as Girls on the Run to build confidence and other skills or just need a pair of sneakers for playing, it is important that your child’s shoes fit properly and give them the support they need.
Here is our list of the best kids running shoes:
How a Kid’s Shoe Should Fit
Kids grow up so fast, that’s why it is best to bring them into one of our Fleet Feet locations and have them fitted with our unique fit id® outfitting process (it is not just for grown-ups). The best rule of thumb: Make sure there is at least a thumb’s width of space between the tip of your kids’ toes and the front of the shoe. Youth running shoes are unisex and built on a men’s scale, so girls running shoes and boys running shoes are the same. If you child is in between adult and kid sizing, then here is a conversion guide because they may want to look at women’s shoes.
The most important thing when choosing a shoe for your child is that they are comfortable. This way they will be more likely to engage in physical activity, whether it be running a 5K or running around the backyard.
[This article is part of the Fleet Feet Buyer’s Guide for The Best Running Shoes 2026. Find all the best running shoes from the top brands for all situations.]
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