The best Nike shoes for kids
Buying guide
Whether their day calls for a casual game of basketball, hopscotch or sprints around the track, there's a Nike kids' shoe for every young athlete.

For kids, busy school days and active weekends call for versatile sneakers that keep their feet supported while they play and explore. Whether they're getting ready for PE or hitting the playground with classmates, kids need durable, easy-to-put-on sneakers suited for all kinds of play.
If you're picking out a pair of boys' or girls' sneakers for the little athlete in your life, consider all the ways they like to move, play and jump—and lace them up in an athletic shoe that's well suited for those activities. Nike kids' sneakers come in sizes for young athletes of all ages:
- Babies and Toddlers: sizes 1.5 to 9.5
- Younger Kids: sizes 10 to 2.5
- Older Kids: sizes 3 to 6
Below, check out the best Nike kids' sneakers for different purposes, from all-round athletic kicks to slip-on sneakers to high-performance basketball or running shoes.
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