Best Kids' Adidas Shoes

Updated September 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
adidas Originals Kids Stan Smith
adidas Originals Kids
Stan Smith
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Bottom Line

Stan Smith is a classic for a reason and lends his legend to this iconic pair of kids' shoes.

Pros

Classic Stan Smith logo at tongue and callout at heel. Comes in white-blue, white-green and white-pink. Full grain leather upper, perforated 3-stripe detail, lace-up front. Synthetic lining. Ortholite bacteria-resistant sockliner, full length EVA midsole and tonal rubber outsole.

Cons

Not as cushioned as the Superstar style. May run narrow.

Best Bang for the Buck
adidas Kids Samba Classic Core
adidas Kids
Samba Classic Core
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An all-around favorite for indoor soccer and daily wear.

Pros

Comes in black with white, white with black. Leather and synthetic upper, textile lining, lace-up closure, EVA insole, die-cut EVA midsole, rubber outsole.

Cons

Some report dirt gets trapped in logo on sole.

adidas Original Kids Superstar
adidas Original Kids
Superstar
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An iconic look for everyday wear.

Pros

Classic rubber shoe toe. Signature gold tongue emblem. Classic heel logo. Comes in black, white, black with white, white with black. Full grain leather upper, Ortholite moisture-wicking sock liner, cushioning EVA midsole, herringbone pattern rubber outsole.

Cons

Runs big. Style is better for daily wear than for exercise.

adidas Skateboarding Seely J
adidas Skateboarding
Seely J
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Great shoes for skating and just as good for daily wear.

Pros

Comes in ash-white, black-white, collegiate navy-white, core black-white-scarlet and grey-white-scarlet. Upper is suede, canvas or synthetic nubuck (depends upon color), synthetic leather 3-stripe design, vulcanized leather outsole, herringbone tread pattern.

Cons

May run big.

adidas Performance Kids AltaRun
adidas Performance Kids
AltaRun
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Bottom Line

A better choice than Superstar for sports or an active child.

Pros

Comes in clear gray-shock pink, pink-white-vivid berry, black-silver-red, blue-white-royal and grey-yellow-black. Synthetic upper with breathable perforations, lace-up closure, EcoOrthoLite sockliner. One-piece EVA midsole and outsole.

Cons

Not as cushioned as other styles.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

16 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
142 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Adidas shoes for kids are made with active youngsters in mind, as well as their fashion sense. With durable materials, cushioned interiors, and sturdy soles, these shoes are structured to last through rigorous of every day, such as play and sports. They also come in classic looks and attractive color combinations that pair perfectly with numerous casual outfits for every season. Because different styles tend to run either slightly large or a bit snug, it’s important to know your child’s exact shoe size and foot structure – if it runs on the wide or narrow side – to be sure to find a stylish pair with the perfect fit.

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The team that worked on this review
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    Kristin
    Writer
  • Melinda
    Melinda
    Web Producer
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adidas Originals Kids

Stan Smith

adidas Originals Kids

Stan Smith

Stan Smith is a classic for a reason and lends his legend to this iconic pair of kids' shoes.

$31
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adidas Original Kids

Superstar

adidas Original Kids

Superstar

An iconic look for everyday wear.
$44
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adidas Skateboarding

Seely J

adidas Skateboarding

Seely J

Great shoes for skating and just as good for daily wear.

$36
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adidas Performance Kids

AltaRun

adidas Performance Kids

AltaRun

A better choice than Superstar for sports or an active child.
$61
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adidas Kids

Samba Classic Core

adidas Kids

Samba Classic Core

An all-around favorite for indoor soccer and daily wear.

$40

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