NikeAir Max SC GS

The Air Max SC GS suits school wear, casual kids' use, style-focused parents — particularly on street surfaces. The 12mm heel drop works well for heel strikers and runners with tight calves. SoleHunt scores it 78/100 overall, placing it in the solid mid-range of lifestyle gs options.

True to kids sizing. The Air Max SC GS is available from UK 3–6 (GS). Its 93mm toebox is roomy, with space for wider feet and swelling on long runs.

The Air Max SC GS weighs 290g (UK size 9 men's reference weight). That is standard weight for a lifestyle gs. Weight is unlikely to be a limiting factor for most runners.

The Air Max SC GS has a high 12mm drop that cushions the transition for heel strikers. The heel stack measures 23mm and the forefoot 11mm. This geometry suits the broad majority of heel-striking runners and those transitioning from conventional shoes.

Yes — the Air Max SC GS has a removable insole and is rated orthotic-friendly. With 23mm of heel stack and a firm midsole at 44 HC, there is sufficient volume to accommodate standard custom orthotics without the overall stack feeling excessive.