Elevated Travel Shoes: The 2023 Kids Edit
From “mini me” looks to styles all their own, dressing kids for travel can be as much — or more — fun as dressing oneself. When it comes to travel footwear, it’s important to equip the kids with styles that feel good and are functional, not just fashionable. Below are some of our favorite travel shoe picks for tiny travelers.
Sneakers
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Common Projects Kids Original Achilles Leather Low-Top Sneakers
This leather low-top lace-up from Common Projects features a minimalist silhouette and the brand’s signature coding on the outside. Also available in coordinating adult styles for the ultimate family twinning experience.
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Alexander McQueen Kids Leather Sneakers
This leather sneaker with suede accents features elevated soles, metallic logo detailing, and an additional pair of laces. Also available in coordinating adult styles.
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Chloé Kids Lauren Low-Top Sneakers
These leather and cotton low-top sneakers for girls from Chloé feature canvas Chloé-branded ribbons, scalloped trim, and a comfortable rubber outsole.
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Off-White Kids Vulcanized Sneakers
This Virgil Abloh-designed sneaker was inspired by tennis shoes from the late 1980s and early 1990s, built for all-day-every-day wear. It has a leather outer with contrasting 3D diagonals on the soles and a zip-tie at the padded tongue. Available in multiple color combinations, in lace-up or velcro strap closure styles, and in coordinating adult styles.
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Golden Goose Junior Old School Sneakers
This unisex leather sneaker sneakers feature two Velcro straps on the front with contrasting logo. Available in multiple styles and colors, in a lace-up version, and in coordinating men’s and women’s styles.
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Veja Kids Esplar Chromefree Leather Sneaker
This water-repellant sneaker in a classic silhouette is made with an upper of ChromeFree leather and suede, and with an outsole of Amazonian rubber and rice waste. Available in multiple colors, in a lace-up version, and in coordinating men’s and women’s styles.
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Balenciaga Kids Triple S Sneaker
This leather free, double foam and mesh unisex kids sneaker from Balenciaga features an athletic lacing system, bicolor laces, and pull-on tabs at the back and tongue. Available in multiple colors and in coordinating men’s and women’s styles.
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New Balance Unisex-Child 574 Core Lace-up Sneaker
This retro classic unisex kids sneaker from New Balance features a leather upper, lightweight EVA foam cushioning in the midsole and heel, durable rubber outsole, and bungee closure for a secure fit and easy on/off. Available in multiple colors and in coordinating men’s and women’s styles.
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Gucci Kids Screener Sneaker
This Italian-made butter leaver and GG canvas sneaker from Gucci is influenced by classic trainers from the '70s, features the Web stripe on the side and vintage Gucci logo, and is treated for an allover distressed vintage effect. Available in baby through big kid sizes, in multiple colors, and in coordinating adult style.
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Stella McCartney Kids Knit Sock Sports Trainers
This lace-up kids sneaker with built-in sock from Stella McCartney is built with 90% eco-friendly materials.
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Superga Unisex-Child 2750 JCOT Classic Sneaker
This classic lace-up kids sneaker from Superga features a 100% canvas upper, natural rubber sole and matching laces. Available in multiple colors and in coordinating adult styles.
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adidas Unisex-Child Lite Racer Adapt 4.0 Running Shoe
This laceless sneaker from adidas features a breathable mesh upper, cloudfoam insole, and pull tabs for easy-on-and-off wear. Available in multiple colors, little and big kid sizes, and in coordinating adult styles.
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New Balance Kid's 888 V2 Hook and Loop Running Shoe
This modern take on a classic sneaker from New Balance features a breathable mesh and suede upper, rubber sole, and hook and loop velcro closure. Available in toddler through big kid sizes, in multiple colors, and in coordinating adult styles.
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Nike Unisex-Child Revolution 5 Grade School Running Shoe
This classic Nike sneaker is a kids closet staple, featuring breathable mesh uppers, easy-on-and-off functionality with hook and loop velcro closure, and a soft foam sole. Available in baby, toddler, and grade school sizes, in a wide array of color combinations, and in coordinating adult styles.
Slip-Ons & Flats
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TOD’s Junior Gommino Driving Shoes
The adult version of these loafers from TOD’s consistently show up on traveler “best of” lists and are known for their supreme comfort. Available in multiple colors, from baby to junior sizes, and in coordinating adult styles.
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Elephantito Unisex-Child European Driving Style Loafer
These kids unisex slip-on loafers from Elephantito have a soft pebbled leather upper with front tie, sheep skin covered insole and lining, flexible rubber sole, and are finished with topstitching. Available in multiple colors, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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Fendi Junior Slip Ons
These Italian-made kids slip-on sneakers from Fendi feature FF logo stretch fabric, notched vamp with elastic inserts, a pull-tab at back of color, and a strap accent at backstay.
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Native Shoes Unisex-Child Jefferson Sneaker
Lightweight and sustainable, this kids’ unisex slip-ons from Native is PETA certified vegan and feature EVA upper, lining, and insole for comfort and support, along with a perforated design for breathability. Available in multiple colors, toddler to big kids sizes, and in coordinating adult styles.
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Versace Kids Barocco Espadrilles
These Italian-made kids espadrilles from Versace feature the brand’s Barocco print and thread-embroidered Greca with elastic jacquard insert, 100% goat leather sock, and 100% rubber sole for comfort.
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Crocs Kids' Classic Tie Dye Clog
The kids’ version of the classic Crocs clog will have them walking all day in cloud-like comfort with an ankle strap for added stability. Available in multiple colors, infant to big kids sizes, and in coordinating adult styles.
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TOMS Unisex-Child Classic Alpargata Sneaker
These slip-ons from TOMS are comfortable and versatile. With a pair donated to someone in need for every pair purchased, these shoes not only feel good, they do good. Available in toddler to big kid sizes, multiple colors, and coordinating adult styles.
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mini melissa Mini Campana Zig Zag Mary Jane
These Brazilian-made kids Mary Jane jellies from mini melissa are made from 100% Polyvinyl Chloride with a rubber sole, padded flexible soles, and recyclable plastic. Available in multiple colors in toddler sizes.
Sandals
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Balenciaga Kids Track Sandal
These kids sandals from Balenciaga feature 100% non leather neoprene and rubber, 84 overlayered elements on each upper, back pull-on tab, Balenciaga logo embossing on velcro strap and at the back of the heel, and a dynamic sole design with an augmented back to propels feet forward. Also available in pink.
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Dolce & Gabbana Kids Technical Fabric Sandals
These Italian-made technical kids fabric sandals from DG feature hook-and-loop fastening, DG logo embroidery, adjustable hook-and-loop ankle strap with branded tape, technical fabric insole with branded calfskin label, and rubber outsole.
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Burberry Kids Vintage Check Pool Slides
These classic kids pool slides from Burberry are made with a 100% thermoplastic polyurethane upper and 100% rubber sole, and feature the brand’s signature Vintage check and a contoured insole for comfort. Available in multiple prints, toddler to big kid sizes.
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Fendi Kids Rubber Pool Slides
These Italian-made kids rubber (mostly PVC) pool slides from Fendi feature an embossed tone on tone FF logo on the front band. Available in multiple colors.
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Hunter Kids Mesh Outdoor Sandals
These outdoor water shoes from Hunter feature a breathable mesh upper, adjustable hook-and-loop closure, molded footbed, and a light EVA and non-slip rubber outsole. Available in multiple colors, toddler to little kid sizes.
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Crocs Unisex-Child Crocband Sandal
These sporty water-ready unisex kids sandals from Crocs feature a more secure "stay-on" fit to keep up with the most energetic of kids, made from incredibly lightweight Croslite foam for ergonomic all-day comfort design. Available in multiple color combinations, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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KEEN Unisex-Child Seacamp Ii CNX Sandal
These water-ready kids sandals from outdoor footwear brand KEEN feature a high-traction rubber sole, water-resistant upper, lace-lock bungee capture system for a secure fit with easy on/off, metatomical EVA footbed for arch support. Machine washable with quick-dry performance. Available in multiple colors and patterns, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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Birkenstock Rio Sandal
These classic kids’ sandals from Birkenstock feature a 100% synthetic leather, cork sole, and a contoured cork footbed for arch support. Available in multiple colors, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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UGG Unisex-Child Kolding Sandal
These unisex kids’ sandals from UGG feature a 100% synthetic leather, rubber sole, adjustable ankle strap, and hook-and-loop closure. Available in multiple colors, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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Freedom Moses Two Band Kids Slide
These unisex vegan, recyclable kids’ sandals from Freedom Moses are crafted from an air-injected PCU, are 100% waterproof and washable, and feature fixed buckle detailing. a non-slip outsole, and a milk and honey scent (to prevent stinky feet). Available in multiple colors, from toddler to little kid sizes.
Boots
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Alexander McQueen Kids Hybrid Chelsea Boot
These unisex kids leather Chelsea boots from Alexander McQueen are made with black shiny calfskin, an oversized rubber sole, tonal elastic side panels, ribbon tabs, and a side zip fastening. Also available in black / red.
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Loro Piana Kids Open Walk Ankle Boot
These Italian-made unisex kids leather ankle boots from Loro Piana feature soft suede with a water-resistant finish, a patented fastening (elastic concealed under the tongue, making it comfortable and easy to slip on) and a signature white latex sole. Available in multiple colors.
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UGG Kids' Butte II Cwr Boot
This child-sized version of the popular cold-weather boot from UGG is cold weather rated to -20C, and features waterproof leather and suede, plush wool interior, and a lightweight, flexible rubber outsole for traction. Available in multiple colors, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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Sorel Children's Yoot Pac Nylon Boot
This unisex kids cold-weather boot from Sorel features fully-waterproof seam-sealed construction, extreme insulation, waterproof nylon upper and vulcanized rubber shell, 2.5 mm bonded felt frost plug, and an aero-trac non-loading outsole for traction. Available in multiple colors, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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Petit Nord Girls’ Scallop Boot
These leather low boots from Danish footwear brand Petit Nord feature 100% ecological, 100% vegetable tanned, 100% biodegradable and 100% chrome-free leathers, with an ecological and chrome-free lining, and flexible soles made of lightweight recycled TR rubber. Available in multiple colors from toddler to big kid sizes.
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Merrell Unisex-Child Chameleon 7 Mid Alternative Closure Waterproof Hiking Boot
These waterproof hiking boots from Merrell are made with a leather and mesh upper, rubber sole, alternative closure for easy on/off and adjustability, rubber cup sole, and lug pattern outsole with M Select GRIP for traction. Available in multiple color combinations, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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Hunter Kids First Classic Rain Boot
If you are headed somewhere with rain in the forecast, this classic rain boot from Hunter features vulcanized natural rubber, a flat sole and round foot for easy walking, a wide upper leg for freedom of movement and easy on-off, and a comfort cushioned footbed and woven nylon lining. Available in multiple colors.
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Crocs Unisex-Child Rain Boot
This rain boot from Crocs are made from 100% Croslite and feature oversized handles for easy on and off, and a reflective heel logo for safety. Available in multiple colors, from toddler to little kid sizes.
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Dr. Martens Unisex-Child 2976 Junior Banzai Chelsea Boot
These unisex kids Chelsea boots from Dr. Martens feature a full grain leather upper, inside zip closure with side goring for easy on and off, classic rear heel loop for easier entry, flexible sole, cushioned textile footbed and air-cushioned outsole. Available in multiple colors, from toddler to big kid sizes.
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Blundstone Toddler/Little Kid Blunnies Pull-On Boot
These unisex kids pull-on Chelsea boots from Tasmanian footwear brand Blundstone are 100% synthetic with signature double pull-on tabs. Available in multiple colors, from toddler to big kid sizes.