Nike Baby Shoes

Choosing Nike Baby Shoes

Shoes for infants need to be lightweight, and those for toddlers should be well-made, sturdy and supportive. Nike offers all these factors at reasonable prices, which is good for families on a budget considering how quickly children’s feet grow. Unfortunately, many Nike baby shoes are designed with gender in mind, so that you have pink florals for girls and miniature athletic shoes for boys. Though there is nothing wrong with pretty pinks, or athletics, so you may miss out on an opportunity to toughen up your baby girl with athletic sneakers. However, Nike shoes are, overall, a good buy and so long as you don’t avoid buying your daughter something rough-and-tumble just because it seems to be “for boys only,” you’ll be doing well for your child’s feet and psyche.

Shopping for Nike Baby Shoes

When buying for toddlers, or even crawlers, it’s better for your child to try the shoes on in a shop. Tiny feet are changing daily and you want to guarantee the best fit possible for assisting their positive development. For a baby, you only want to be sure the shoe is not too heavy, so you can shop online without worry.

In fact, many of the best deals can be found online, which is important for the family budget. Consult with your pediatrician about buying shoes without the option of trying on, because you may find that with certain brands and styles, it is perfectly safe to go ahead and save the money.

Styles of Nike Baby Shoes

Most Nike baby shoes are more accurately toddler shoes. They range from sizes 3-10 and tend to cost less than $40. Popular styles include:

• Kids' Little VXT II Infant (for girls and boys)
  • White with a soft pink swoosh and sole design, this is a supportive and gentle first-walker. The upper is leather with a lace-up front and the shoe features Nike’s Phylon midsole with cushioning Air-Sole unit, as well as a padded collar, tongue and insole. The boys’ version is white with white and silver trim.

• Kids' Baby Fit II GP (for girls)
  • A nice gift for a new baby, these shoes are synthetic leather booties with easy and sturdy Velcro straps. They are white with pink trim and come with a matching polyester fleece cap with lavender dots.

• Kids' Baby Fit II GP (for boys)
  • This is a good example of why it is silly to assign gender via clothing so early. The only difference between this shoe and the girls’ version is that the trim is blue. However, the matching hat is cotton, not polyester, which is much healthier for newborn heads, and features jester knots, which may be cuter than little dots.

• Kids' Little Reax Run Infant (for girls)
  • Once they start walking, they’re off and running, so this is an excellent shoe to cushion and support those eager little feet. The upper is synthetic and mesh with faux laces, an adjustable strap and hook-and-loop closure. It features the patented Reax technology for cushioning and has a padded collar, tongue and footbed.

• Kids' Xcceleration Infant (for boys)
  • A great shoe for a new walker on the run, this features excellent cushioning and support and is easy to take on and off, which is nice for parents, too. White with red and navy trim, the shoe has a lightweight mesh and leather upper, adjustable straps with hook-and-loop closure and a pull-tab at the back. The collar and tongue are heavily padded, the midsole is cushioned and the sole is non-marking, which is great for floors and walls.

A good selection of Nike shoes should be available in any decent store, so shop around and find the best shoe you can for your little darling’s little feet.