Kids' Sports Shoes: A Parent's Guide to Fit

Getting kids' sports shoes right

Kids' feet grow fast, and the wrong shoes can mean blisters, slips and less fun in training.

Measure regularly

Measure your child's feet every few months. Stand them on paper, mark the heel and longest toe, and measure in centimetres.

Room to grow – but not too much

Aim for about a thumb's width (around 1 cm) of space at the front. Shoes that are too big cause tripping and blisters.

Choose by sport

1. Tennis: ASICS GEL-DEDICATE 8 GS and ASICS GEL-GAME 9 GS.
2. Indoor sports (badminton, squash, volleyball, handball): ASICS UPCOURT 5 GS.

Quick checks

1. Heel shouldn't slip when they walk.
2. They can wiggle their toes.
3. Laces or straps they can manage themselves.

Browse all kids' shoes – sizes EU 32.5 to 39.5 – and check our size guide.