Kids Shoes

We tested kids hiking shoes and boots for grip, fit, and wet-weather protection, then picked the best for trails, school runs, and growing feet.

We tested kids’ soccer cleats for fit, fastening, and season-long wear. Picks for first pairs, wide feet, and older kids ready for laces.

We tested wide-toe-box and barefoot sneakers for toddlers and kids to find which ones leave real room for wide feet and actually stay on.

We tested wide, flexible kids’ shoes for flat feet — which ones give a broad forefoot room, stay on during play, and survive a school year.

We tested toddler walking shoes for flexible soles, secure fit, and easy on-off. Find the best everyday sneaker, first-walker pick, and budget pair.

We tested kids winter boots for warmth, waterproofing, easy-on closures, and fit, so you can choose the right pair for snow, slush, and school mornings.

We compared eight kids water shoes for fit, grip, drainage and how long they last, with picks for toddlers, wide feet and rocky beaches.

Nine kids snow boots tested in snow, slush and mud, with picks for deep cold, wide feet, tight budgets and kids who dress themselves.

We tested kids’ sneakers for school, playground and PE. Here’s the pair to buy first, plus no-tie, toddler and budget picks that hold up.

We tested eight everyday kids’ sneakers for fit, durability, and how easily kids get them on alone. Here’s what to buy for school and play.