Kids' Shoes
8 shoes · ranked by CoreScore
Kids' shoes get outgrown before they wear out, which flips the buying math: value and fit beat durability, and a growing foot needs room and flexibility more than adult-grade tech. Everything below is scored on the same lab basis as the adult catalogue. One rule worth more than any ranking: re-check fit every 3–4 months — kids' feet grow up to a full size a year.
ASICS
Gel-Noosa Tri 15 GS
220g · 10mm drop · 26mm stack
New Balance
996 v2 Kids
230g · 8mm drop · 22mm stack
Brooks
Ghost 16 GS
244g · 12mm drop · 33mm stack
Nike
Revolution 7 (GS)
210g · 8mm drop · 25mm stack
Under Armour
Assert 10 Kids
200g · 8mm drop · 24mm stack
Skechers
S-Lights Twinkle Toes
220g · 6mm drop · 22mm stack
ASICS
GT-1000 13 GS
238g · 10mm drop · 30mm stack
Nike
Air Max SC GS
290g · 12mm drop · 23mm stack
Rankings show overall CoreScore — the right shoe for you depends on your feet, gait, and use. The 2-minute finder quiz matches all 8 of these against your profile.
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