KIDS SHOES

Mountain biking is tough on shoes and so are kids. These are the best kids mountain bike shoes going and are up for the task. Robust and great for pedal grip.

Five Ten Freerider

These are the best, just get these. Starting at little kids size 10.5, these shoes hold up to abuse and provide a ton of pedal grip. And now available in Velcro!

Where to buy: Planet Cyclery | Jenson USA | Evo | MEC Canada | MSRP: $70 USD

Five Ten Sleuth DLX Kids

Another fantastic shoe from five ten for kids. This one has elastic laces and a velcro strap for extra support and lace covering. These kicks are intended to worn both on and off the bike with a slick look and durable coated leather. Starting with little kids 10.5 and up.

Where to buy: Planet Cyclery | MSRP: $70 USD

Ride Concepts Youth Wildcat Shoe

We have acquired a pair and they are awesome. Not as wide as the FiveTens, these are available youth sizes 3-6. They have a durable synthetic upper with anti-abrasion mesh construction along with a grippy Rubber Kinetics out-sole.

Where to buy: Jenson USA| MSRP: $100 USD

Ride Concepts Youth Limewire Shoe

A low cut version, these are great shoes. Youth sizes 3-6, they have a durable synthetic upper with anti-abrasion mesh construction along with a grippy Rubber Kinetics out-sole and D30 high impact soles like the above.

Where to buy: REI | Jenson USA | Dan's Comp | MEC Canada | MSRP: $80 USD

Ride Concepts Youth Vice Shoe

Like the limewires, low cut but these are intended for Dirt Jumping and BMX. They still serve really well for MTB. Youth sizes 3-6, they have a little more sensitively and flex but still a good amount of grip

Where to buy: Jenson USA | Dan's Comp | MSRP: $80 USD

Vans Classic Slip-On

Nothing beats the grip of the classic Vans Slip-On for discerning little balance bikers.  Make sure to get the gum soles!

Where to buy: Amazon | MSRP: $30+ USD