When you have growing kids, you may be replacing kicks a little more often than your wallet would like. While we are always curating the best deals from Nike, we have found over the past few years that they don’t always have the best prices for kids’ shoes. So if you aren’t ready or willing to invest in Nikes, we have put together a list of our favorite alternatives to Nike.

But before we get started, check out these tips for buying kids’ shoes online:

  1. If you are unsure of your child’s shoe size, many brands offer printable size charts.

  2. Look for stores that offer free returns and buy multiple pairs of shoes to ensure the correct fit. Return what you don’t like.

  3. While we don’t have them separately on our list, Amazon sells many of the brands below, and Prime members can use their “try before you buy” program to ensure proper fit. 

Reebok

Reebok.com often offers extra discounts on sale items or sitewide discounts. The sales usually range from 20-35% off, and we often see an additional 50% off coupon around Black Friday. Sign up for their newsletter to get 15% off, and members of their loyalty program get free shipping on all orders. Returns are free within 30 days, and Reebok offers discounts for students and military families.

New Balance

Joe’s New Balance Outlet is a great resource for deals on New Balance for kids. They’re an authorized seller of New Balance shoes and gear, offering deep discounts every day. Sale prices for kids' New Balance shoes are pretty consistently around $30. They also offer discounts for military families and students.

Joe’s does not offer free returns, so if you’re unsure of a size, you may have better luck with Macy’s. They also offer New Balance deals for kids and have a free return policy.

Shoes

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Timberland Cozy Sneaker Boots are tan, high-top shoes with white fuzzy lining, a white rubber sole, elastic side panels, and a heel pull tab for easy wear. They feature a rugged design with the Timberland logo on the side.
$36
$90
Save 60%

Timberland Cozy Sneaker Boots $36

Baya Lined Marbled Clog features a beige and grey marbled design with perforations for breathability, a warm fuzzy lining, adjustable heel strap, and \“Crocs\“ embossed on the side.
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Crocs: Up to 60% Off + Extra 20% Off

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Tan suede ankle boot with sheepskin lining, featuring colorful red and yellow laces and a flat sole.
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Up to 50% + 10% Off UGG

Blue and purple tie-dye Crocs clog with a strap, featuring ventilation ports and a white and black circular logo on the side.
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Crocs Marbled Clogs $20

Light blue Crocs with a soft, fuzzy lining and adjustable heel strap, featuring the Crocs logo on the side and ventilation holes on the top.
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Cozy-Lined Crocs from $24

Timberland Lined Slip-On Shoes feature a suede upper with a warm, plush lining and a gum rubber sole. They have an elastic side panel for easy wear and the Timberland logo embossed on the side.
$30
$60
Save 50%

Timberland Lined Slip-On Shoes $30

The Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 features a high-top design with brown suede overlays, a dark gray base, and red accents, including the Nike Swoosh. It includes a pink collar and a white midsole with a red outsole for contrast.
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Up to 55% Off Jordan Shoes at Nike

Dark blue fleece slip-on slippers with black soles, designed for comfort and indoor use.
$10
$45
Save 77%

32 Degrees Indoor/Outdoor Slippers $10

Brown leather cowboy boot with decorative stitching, featuring a pull-on design and labeled as waterproof.
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Wolverine Boots $60 in 30+ Styles

Black and white athletic shoe with a hexagonal pattern on the upper and a swoosh logo on the side, featuring a white sole.
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Nike: Shoes from $39

A white lace-up boot with black laces, featuring a classic 8-eye design and signature yellow stitching on the sole, commonly associated with Dr. Marten's 1460 W style.
$36
$170
Save 78%

Dr. Martens Women's 1460 W Boots $36

The Air Jordan 1 Low SE shoes feature a white and dark green leather upper with a perforated toe box, matching green Nike Swoosh, and white laces. They have a white midsole and a patterned grey outsole for a classic look.
$59
$125
Save 52%

Air Jordan 1 Low SE Shoes $59

A pair of casual low-top lace-up shoes with a textured maroon fabric, beige lining, and light beige soles.
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Hey Dude Shoes $40 + Free Shipping

Beige suede Chelsea boots with elastic side panels, a pull-loop on the back, a stamped logo on the side, and a chunky, ridged sole.
$42
$90
Save 53%

Timberland Chelsea Boots $42

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$12
$45
Save 73%

Goodfellow & Co Men's Ankle Boots $12

UGG Neumel X Zip Ring is an ankle-high boot with a sleek, waterproof design in a uniform tan color. It features a side zipper and pull tab for easy wear, with a durable, ribbed sole for traction.
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Up to 60% Off UGG Footwear & More

Skechers Go Walk Joy Slip-On Shoes feature a breathable plum-colored mesh upper with a white cushioned sole for comfort and support.
$39
$65
Save 40%

Skechers Go Walk Joy Slip-On Shoes $38

Light blue suede high-top Chuck Taylor All Star Platform sneakers with a cream rubber sole, white laces, and a textured toe cap. The shoe features the classic star patch on the ankle.
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Converse: 50% Off Shoes

A yellow-brown Timberland boot with a white sole and brown padded collar.
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Timberland Men's Graydon Boots $48

Ryka Cushioned Slip-Ons feature a knitted olive green upper, a white supportive sole, and a slip-on design for easy wear.
$24
$80
Save 70%

Ryka Cushioned Slip-Ons $24 + Free Ship

Black winter booties with faux fur lining, sturdy treaded sole, and decorative strap with embossed snowflake designs, designed for comfort and warmth.
$26
$89
Save 70%

JBU Memory Foam Winter Booties $26

Timberland Insulated Winter Boots are tan with black rubber soles and feature a lace-up design. They have a gray padded collar for added comfort and are branded as waterproof with the Timberland logo embossed on the side.
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Extra 40% Off Timberland + Free Shipping

White Adidas sneaker featuring a textured upper, distinctive three stripes, and a thick sole with gum accents.
$27
$54
Save 50%

Adidas Men's Run Swift Shoes $27

Cream-colored low-top sneaker with white laces and accents, featuring a small black swoosh logo on the side and a white sole.
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Extra 40% Off Nordstrom Rack Clearance

Under Armour

Under Armour is another shoe brand that offers a variety of styles for kids. While UnderArmour.com does offer some sales of up to 50% off select styles, we see better deals at other retailers pretty frequently.

Kohl’s is a good spot to look for Under Armour deals. Though excluded from coupons, Under Armour purchases are eligible to earn and redeem Kohl’s Cash. We also see great discounts at DSW, Proozy, Eastbay, and Field Supply.

Vans

A little more casual, Vans are an affordable option for kids' shoes. We consistently see deals at the Vans.com website for kids' shoes priced at $30 and under. Vans offers free shipping and free returns which is very convenient if you aren’t sure which size or style your child will need.

Another great spot to find deals on Vans is RackRoomShoes. They have been known to offer buy one, get one 50% off on Vans shoes for kids. Plus, they often offer coupons for minimum price thresholds (think 15% off $100) that stack with that promotion. Shipping is free at $65 and returns are free.

Adidas

Shop Adidas.com for some of the best deals on Adidas kids' shoes. We see up to 50% off during their end-of-season sales. They also offer back-to-school sales and coupons in late summer, and their Black Friday sales are up to 50% off. Cyber Monday is one of their biggest sales of the year, usually offering an additional discount sitewide. In 2021, we saw 30% off their entire site.

Kohl’s is another great resource for deals on Adidas. While they are often excluded from online coupons, you can earn and spend Kohl’s Cash on Adidas to still get a great deal.

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