As the world of sneakers continues to innovate and push the boundaries of whatās possible in terms of both design and technology, weāve seen the industry reaching and resonating with completely new audiences, and appealing to the masses like never before.
Among this skyrocketing appreciation of all things footwear, has been a significant growth in demand for the biggest and best drops to also be made available in smaller, Grade-School sizes.
Whether thatās down to parents wanting to sync up their look with their little ones, or the opportunity for those amongst us who fit into kid’s sizes to make pretty substantial savings, brands have been increasingly happy to oblige.
Below weāve picked out some of the most popular Men’s, Women’s and Grade-School trainers. From Women’s Exclusive Dunks and Grade-School Jordans to Toddler’s New Balance and Infants Yeezys, weāve got you covered and then some.
Sizing Tips
Looking to cop any of the above? For adults below the size 7 mark, junior sizes could offer the opportunity to make a hefty saving due to the sizes overlapping.
Kid’s sizes, usually marked with a āYā, or in the case of Nike and Jordan āGSā (Grade-School), tend to run up to the equivalent of a size 7US male shoe. Soā¦
- GS 7 is roughly the equivalent of a US 7 and UK 6.5
- GS 6 is roughly the equivalent of a US 6 and UK 5.5
- GS 5 is roughly the equivalent of a US 5 and UK 4.5
It is worth mentioning that while a lot of the time the shoes will be identicalāor close to beingāsometimes brands will use different materials when it comes to their kid’s sizes, so itās always worth checking in the description before you buy.
Nike Dunk Low Retro White Black
The dominance of the Dunk in recent years has been unparalleled and the Nike silhouette has quickly become the go-to for collectors and casuals alike. Coming in a no-nonsense monochrome colourway this is just about as classic as it comes and itāll always be a crowd-pleaser
Jordan 4 Retro University Blue
Combining two of the most recognisable design elements from the Jordan catalogueāthe legendary powder blue inspired by MJās alma mater and that famed speckled grey trimāthis take on the AJ4 proves a hit every single time itās revisited.
Jordan 1 Mid Chicago Toe
Another stone-cold classic, this mid-cut Jordan 1 is inspired by the silhouette’s 1985 roots, revising the OG Chicago colourway with a blacked-out perforated toe box. Otherwise, it presents all the usual callbacks, the Jumpman logo embroidered into the tongue and the winged emblem upon the ankle strap.
Jordan 4 Retro Red Thunder
Paying homage to the hugely coveted 2006 āThunderāāa shoe that most definitely boasts grailed statusāthe Red Thunder is an unprecedented hit within its own right and a more than an adequate tribute to its predecessor.
New Balance 990v5 Grey
Supreme quality and unwavering comfort, the 990v5 has remained a fixture in the New Balance lookbook since it first dropped way back in 1978āa genuine stalwart of the footwear world and one that weāll never grow tired of.
Jordan 1 Mid Banned
There surely isnāt a colourway in the world more notorious than the one the NBA infamously ābannedā Jordan from wearing on the court. While that story might have been slightly exaggerated, thereās absolutely nothing uncertain about the legacy the tale created and the subsequent hype that builds every time the palette takes centre stage.
Nike Air Force 1 Low Triple White
It doesnāt get much cleaner. The all-white take on the timeless Air Force 1 silhouette needs little explanationāit looks fantastic and pairs painlessly with any outfit you could possibly muster up.
