Discount Kids' Shoe on Sale

Built with the same low-profile canvas design as the adult Vans styles, these work well if your little one is starting to develop opinions about matching their shoes to everyone else's. Zappos has them for $46.75, about $8 off the $55 list price. Buy Now at Zappos

Toddlers who are into Spider-Man will get a kick out of the web-slinger graphics, and the hook-and-loop closure means you're not wrestling with laces during quick shoe changes. Buy Now at adidas

Update: The price has changed to $17.89 since this was originally published.

Barefoot-style construction gives toddlers room to develop natural foot strength and balance instead of confining growing feet in stiff soles, making these worth a look for parents leaning toward minimalist footwear. At $16.77, that's about $1 off the $17.89 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Young players who need reliable traction on natural grass will get the most out of these, thanks to the firm ground studs built for outdoor pitches. Zappos carries a range of sizes, making it easier to find a proper fit for growing feet. Buy Now at Zappos

Toddlers who are hard on shoes get an easy pull-on pair here, with the Mickey Mouse design giving them extra incentive to actually put their feet in. Buy Now at adidas

Toddlers who aren't quite ready for laces benefit most from the hook-and-loop closure here, since it's an easy on-off without sacrificing the fit. At $54.99, that's just $5 off the $59.99 list price. Buy Now at Zappos

Skate-inspired styling with the chunky Knu Skool silhouette makes these a solid pick for kids who wear the same shoes on the playground as they do everywhere else, though at $69.41 versus a $70 list price, don't expect much of a discount here. Buy Now at Zappos

Good pick for growing kids who need a durable, easy on-off sneaker for everyday wear, and Zappos has them for just over $1 off the list price right now. Buy Now at Zappos

Everyday sneakers built for kids who need something durable enough for the playground but easy to get on and off without a fuss, thanks to the lace-up front and low-profile design. Buy Now at adidas

Designed with a gum rubber sole for grip on indoor courts and turf, these suit kids playing futsal or indoor soccer rather than outdoor pitches, and the classic Samba build holds up well through regular practice wear. Buy Now at adidas

Zappos has the Reebok Kids Club C Revenge Suede Shoes, a solid pick for parents who want a durable, easy-to-clean sneaker that can handle daily wear at school or on the playground. The classic court-shoe design also means they'll pair with pretty much anything already in your kid's closet. Buy Now at Zappos

Sized for early walkers who need a stable, cushioned first shoe, this pair runs $5 below list price at Zappos. Buy Now at Zappos

Slip-on styling and a sturdy sole make these a solid pick for parents dealing with a toddler who's just getting steady on their feet. Buy Now at adidas

Kids who go through sneakers fast will get some extra mileage out of a hook-and-loop closure that's easy for them to manage on their own, plus Avengers graphics that make getting dressed a little less of a fight. Buy Now at adidas

Grab these for kids who are hard on their sneakers, since the leather upper and rubber shell toe hold up better than mesh options against daily playground wear. Buy Now at adidas

Zappos carries these for growing feet that need extra cushioning during recess and gym class, and the easy pull-on design cuts down on tying-shoelace battles before school. Buy Now at Zappos

Kids' shoes with a glitter finish tend to get more wear than plain ones since the kids actually want to put them on, and the chunky Knu Skool sole holds up fine for daily playground use. Zappos has them for $59, about $4 off list. Buy Now at Zappos

Kids' sneakers built for daily wear at school or on the playground, with a low-top design that's easy for younger kids to pull on themselves. Zappos has them for $62.10 right now, about $7 off the $69 list price. Buy Now at Zappos

These double as a wearable toy for toddlers obsessed with diggers and dump trucks, with a molded excavator design kids can spot from across the room, and at $17 you're paying $3 less than the usual list price. Buy Now at Amazon