Parents are praising Decathlon's Kids' Playventure Yard Shoes, priced at £14.99 (down from £19.99), for lasting months and still looking brand new. The trainers were developed over three years with input from 11 children's healthcare professionals.
Features and design
The shoes are available in children's sizes 9C to 5.5 and feature a durable faux leather upper, rubber soles, elasticated laces, and rip-tab fastenings. They have removable insoles, as children's feet sweat three times more than adults'. The non-marking soles are suitable for playgrounds and indoor sports.
Customer reviews
One parent said: "Happy with these so far. Had bought a similar shoe elsewhere (for more) that had only lasted half a term and bought these to replace them. They've managed half a term and are still going strong." Another added: "I buy my son two pairs a year, but they are worth it. They are good because my son wears them everywhere he can, and they are very comfortable." A third wrote: "These trainers are top tier quality and beautiful. My daughter loves them. These are the second pair we have bought." A fourth hailed them as 'really robust and good quality' and 'comfortable right out the box'. One shopper noted they run small and recommended sizing up. Another found them less flexible but still good value.
Overall rating and alternatives
The shoes have a 4.7 out of five rating from nearly 4,000 reviews. Alternatives include Skechers Junior Boys Dynamight Day School Trainers at £19.99 and Clarks Lumen Hero Kid trainers at £25. The Decathlon pair is part of the retailer's first-ever Middle Aisle campaign, with back-to-school prices locked until 30 August. Decathlon says 45% of shoppers seek affordable alternatives. Other sale items include the Adidas 27.5L Backpack at £14.99 and Kids' School Shoes 140 at £9.99, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 13,700 reviews.
