The 10 Best Basketball Shoes For Kids

Even among the other choices from this particular superstar, the Nike LeBron XVI GS (appx. $160) stand out. From the bright red and animal print to the logos on the sides and bottoms, everything about them is eye catching, just like the man whose name they bear.

It can be a struggle to locate an affordable pair when your little athletes are picky about the color, but the Under Armour Jet (around $45) can help, thanks to a variety of designs to choose from, so you can find a different style for each child.

The most recognizable line of athletic footwear in the world started with the Jordan Air 1 (about $94), and these retro high tops are so flashy that they'll stand out even among the brand's other offerings, perfect for wearing to school while sticking out your tongue, like Mike.

Far more reasonably priced than many other options with the names of pro athletes on them, the Adidas D Lillard 2 (appx. $39) feature an intricate, fashionable pattern that has plenty of small touches to make them as much a collector's item as functional sneakers.

There's always a delicate balance between buying big, so little feet have room to grow, and preventing the injuries that can come from tripping and falling. The Under Armour Curry 5 (appx. $80) use a special lacing method to ensure a tight cradling of the feet.

The tongue of the Adidas Pro Elevate (appx. $45) stays firmly in place, so your star point guard won't always be bending over to adjust it. The cushioned heel adds extra protection against the blisters that can develop from hours of jumpers.

Your miniature dribblers may be impressed by the thin rubber on the bottom of the Nike Team Hustle D 8 (appx. $119), which will hopefully keep them from stumbling and tripping over their own feet, but more than likely they'll be too excited about the huge logos to notice anything else.

A great option for those who have wide feet, the Adidas Pro Spark 2018 (about $48) feature a mid-top design to provide support to the lower leg in a way that doesn't restrict movement. Players will be able to quickly dart side to side without being slowed down.

When jumping for rebounds, there's always the possibility of landing on someone's foot or another player falling on yours. The And1 Show Out (about $30) have tough exteriors to protect those brittle bones, and the padding goes all the way up to prevent twisted ankles.

Young children don't like having to deal with laces, which is why the Adidas Hoops Mid 2.0 (around $27) have a simple Velcro strap to make things easy. The insoles can be removed for cleaning, if they decide to wear their new kicks outside in the sandbox.