The ASICS Gel-Excite 10 is the serious choice for a serious little runner

Most kids’ running shoes are sneakers styled to look like performance shoes. The Gel-Excite 10 is the real thing — actual ASICS gel cushioning, a proper last, and the kind of support that matters when your kid is genuinely running, not just playing on the playground. If your child is in a running club, does cross-country, or just runs everywhere with intent, this is the shoe to start with. If they’re a casual kid who needs something for PE class, it’s probably more shoe than you need — but it won’t hurt them any.