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jb60467
40 posts since
Jan 2, 2006

Apr 2, 2006 3:04 AM

Running Shoes for Kids

My 6 year old son has shown an interest in running with me. I want to do things right and move slow. One thing I want to be careful about is his feet. Any suggestions on good running shoes for kids that are affordable?
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jansd
418 posts since
Jun 8, 2003
1. Apr 3, 2006 12:33 AM in response to: jb60467
It can be hard to find good running shoes in small sizes. Fit is really crucial, more important than anything else. Most stores like Finish Line have a few models of kids' running shoes, usually Nike or NB. Also, when he's a little older and ready for better shoes, women's shoes in small sizes are a good option. (My son had very small feet and wore women's shoes through middle school because the smallest men's shoes were too big.)
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Roxy48
181 posts since
Oct 22, 2007
2. Apr 3, 2006 9:37 AM in response to: jb60467
my son who is 9 just joined the track team we found a pair of NIKE running sneakers (NO not the shox) small sizes are always tough and he's in between sizes not yet big but not small either good luck finding a pair of sneakers as long as he's comfortable in them, fit well and he's having fun then i'm sure they will be fine
When i did the turkey trot last november i saw lots of children running in all kinds of sneakers from NIKE basketball hightops to payless light up sneakers.
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