Shop kidsā casual and sports shoes in Australia
A toddler taking their first steps and a ten-year-old training for cross country need very different things from a shoe, which is why ASICS children's shoes are built by age and stage rather than one design scaled down for everyone. ASICS toddler shoes are more flexible through the sole, built for feet still learning to balance and move. Grade school styles bring in more structure and support, for kids who are now running hard, changing direction constantly, and putting a shoe through real daily wear.
Among the most popular kids ASICS shoes right now are the CONTENDā¢ 10, GEL-550ā¢ TR, GEL-KAYANOā¢ and GT-1000ā¢, though that's just a slice of the full range. The reason our range is broad comes down to what each shoe is for. A kid training seriously in a school sport needs something different from a kid who just needs a comfortable, durable shoe for the playground and the school run. Rather than one design stretched across every use, ASICS builds separate lines so the shoe matches the job it's built for.
Sizing is where most parents come unstuck, and it's rarely about picking the wrong shoe. Kids' feet grow in spurts rather than gradually, so a size that fits well in Term 1 can be tight by Term 3. Checking length every couple of months is a better habit than trusting a size from last winter. If sizing still feels like a guess, ASICS Foot-ID service takes the guesswork out. A fitting specialist assesses how your child's foot moves and matches that to the right shoe, not just a size on paper. Appointments are complimentary and worth booking before the next growth spurt.
There's also a SportStyle range for kids who want the ASICS look day to day without it needing to double as training gear, built around everyday comfort rather than a specific sport. Need help narrowing it down? Our guide on How to Choose the Right Kids Shoes walks through what to look for at each stage.
What makes our kids' sneakers different?
Our kidās athletic shoes are special because we build the same innovations into them that we use in our high-performance adult shoes. We include shock-absorbing GELā¢ technology and cushioning FLYTEFOAMā¢ technology in our shoes for kids. We also incorporate extra features for stability, balance and guided support to encourage natural movement and proper foot development through every active day.
What types of kidsā shoes are available at ASICS?
ASICS youth shoes match their active lifestyles and are designed for different sports. Kidās shoe styles and types include:
