About Kid's and Baby Shoes

 

If you've ever looked down and noticed your toddler has somehow outgrown another pair of shoes in what felt like a few weeks, you already know this category well. Kid's and baby shoes cover everything from soft-soled infant booties and first-walker sneakers to supportive school shoes, athletic cleats, rain boots and cozy slippers. There's a style and a fit for every age, activity and kid. Whether you're shopping for a newborn gift, prepping for back-to-school or just replacing the pair your child wore through in record time, the options here are wide ranging. Rakuten partners with over 3,500 stores, so you'll be able to earn Cash Back on nearly anything you're looking for.

Why Shop Through Rakuten for Kid's and Baby Shoes?

 

Kid's shoes are a category where the purchases never really stop. Feet grow fast, seasons change and kids are tough on footwear, which means you're buying new pairs more often than you'd like. That makes it a smart place to make every dollar go further.

Shopping through Rakuten means earning Cash Back on eligible kid's and baby shoe purchases from participating stores, including some of the most popular names in children's footwear. That Cash Back is stackable, too. You can layer it on top of store sales, seasonal promotions, loyalty rewards and any coupons or promo codes you already have. Rakuten also surfaces verified coupon codes in one place, so you're not hunting across multiple tabs right before checkout.

Kids' shoes are a purchase you're going to make regardless. Rakuten makes it easy to get rewarded for shopping you were already planning to do.

How to Maximize Savings on Kid's and Baby Shoes

 

• Start your shopping trip at Rakuten. Search for your store before heading to their website, and activate Cash Back so your eligible purchase gets tracked.
• Stack Cash Back with store sales and coupons. Rakuten Cash Back can often be combined with a store's existing promotions, giving you more than one way to save at the same time.
• Shop end-of-season sales. Retailers often discount kid's shoes heavily at the end of fall and winter, and again at the end of spring and summer. If you can buy a size ahead, you can score great shoes at a fraction of the price.
• Check for verified promo codes before checkout. Rakuten surfaces eligible coupon codes from participating stores, so you can apply a discount without searching for one yourself.
• Sign up for store loyalty programs. Many children's footwear and sporting goods retailers have their own rewards programs that offer member-only pricing or points on purchases. These can be used alongside Rakuten Cash Back.
• Buy a half size up. Kids' feet grow quickly, so buying slightly larger gives you more wearable time per pair, which means fewer purchases overall.
• Use the Rakuten browser extension. It can notify you when Cash Back is available and remind you to activate it before you check out.

Top Picks in Kid's and Baby Shoes

 

1. Baby booties and soft-soled shoes: Designed for pre-walkers and newborns, these shoes prioritize softness and flexibility over structure, keeping tiny feet warm and comfortable before they're ready for hard soles.
2. First-walker sneakers: Built for babies and young toddlers just finding their footing, first-walker shoes have flexible soles, wide toe boxes and supportive ankle construction to help little ones move with confidence.
3. Kids' athletic and running shoes: From everyday playground wear to more sport-specific designs, kids' athletic shoes are one of the most frequently purchased types in this category because they're worn hard and outgrown fast.
4. Boots: Whether it's rain boots for puddle-jumping, snow boots for cold weather or casual ankle boots for school, kids' boots cover a range of seasons and needs and make a popular gift option too.
5. Sandals and water shoes: Great for warm weather, beach trips and outdoor play, kids' sandals and water shoes are lightweight, easy to slip on and off and built to handle some rougher conditions than the average flip-flop.

Best Kid's and Baby Shoes by Age Group

 

Age Group	Best Shoe Types	What They Provide
Newborns and infants (0-12 months)	Soft-soled booties, knit shoes and slipper socks	Warmth, softness and flexibility for developing feet
Young toddlers (12-24 months)	First-walker sneakers, soft-soled mary janes and lightweight slip-ons	Flexibility and ankle support for early walkers
Older toddlers (2-3 years)	Sneakers, sandals and rubber rain boots	Durability and ease of dressing for active, growing kids
Preschool and kindergarten (4-5 years)	Velcro sneakers, light-up shoes and casual boots	Easy on-and-off design and support for all-day wear
Elementary school age (6-10 years)	Athletic shoes, school shoes, boots and sandals	Performance, durability and style for school and activities
Tweens (11-12 years)	Sport-specific sneakers, casual fashion shoes and boots	Performance and style that starts to align with personal preference

Kid's and Baby Shoes Stores to Love

Stride Rite

Stride Rite is a well-known children's footwear brand that carries a wide range of shoes designed specifically for growing feet, including first-walker sneakers, school shoes, sandals and boots for infants through kids.

Kids Foot Locker

Kids Foot Locker carries athletic and lifestyle footwear for children, with a selection that includes running shoes, basketball sneakers and casual styles from a variety of popular brands.

Keds

Keds offers canvas sneakers and casual shoes for kids, including classic low-top styles and slip-ons that work well for school and everyday wear.

Ugg

Ugg carries kids' styles across its lineup, including its iconic boots, slippers and casual shoes in sizes for toddlers through older kids.

Teva

Teva is a go-to source for kids' outdoor sandals and water shoes, with durable, adjustable styles built for active play, hiking and warm-weather adventures.

Rack Room Shoes

Rack Room Shoes carries a broad selection of children's footwear across styles and age groups, including athletic shoes, boots, sandals and dress shoes for toddlers through tweens.

Maisonette

Maisonette is a curated children's boutique that carries kids' and baby shoes across a range of styles, from soft-soled infant shoes and first walkers to casual sneakers and dressy occasion footwear.

How Does Rakuten Work?

Rakuten is the most rewarding way to shop, helping you earn Cash Back every time you buy your favorite products at thousands of stores, including some of the most popular Kid's and Baby Shoes brands. It's a simple way to get value back for shopping you're already doing. Here's how to start earning Cash Back:
 

1. Join Rakuten for free. Create a free Rakuten account online, in the app or through the browser extension.
2. Find a participating store. Search Rakuten for the store where you want to shop.
3. Activate Cash Back. Click through Rakuten before making your purchase.
4. Shop as usual. Complete your order on the store's website.
5. Get paid. Eligible Cash Back is added to your Rakuten account and paid out every three months via check, PayPal, Amex Membership Rewards Points or Bilt Points.
    

How is it free? Stores pay Rakuten to send them shoppers, and Rakuten shares that money with you as Cash Back. It's as simple as that!

Why Rakuten Is a Dependable Way to Shop for Kid's and Baby Shoes

Trustworthiness and reliability are the foundation of a rewarding customer experience. Here's how you know you can always count on Rakuten:
 

1. It has been around for decades. Rakuten has been helping shape the way people shop online since its founding in 1999.
2. It has a huge member base and has paid out billions of dollars. Rakuten has more than 17 million members and has paid out over $4.6 billion in Cash Back in the U.S.
3. It has strong user reviews. Rakuten has a 4.6 rating on Trustpilot with over 36,000 reviews, including more than 27,000 five-star reviews.
4. It has thousands of partners. Rakuten partners with over 3,500 stores in a huge range of shopping categories, including clothing, shoes, beauty, travel, electronics, pets, experiences and more.
5. It has a straightforward model. Rakuten's structure may seem confusing at first, but it's really quite simple: Stores pay Rakuten for sending them shoppers, and Rakuten shares that money with its members as Cash Back. That's it!
6. It has a clear payment schedule and multiple payout options. Rakuten pays its members their Cash Back every three months through one of four payment options: check, PayPal, American Express Membership Rewards points or Bilt Points.
7. It publishes its privacy policy and terms. Rakuten provides a formal privacy policy that explains how its tracking works when you click through to a store. The company also publishes terms and conditions for its browser extension that describe how extension-collected data is handled in accordance with its privacy policy.

The kid's and baby shoes category on Rakuten covers a wide range of footwear, including infant booties, first-walker sneakers, athletic shoes, sandals, boots, rain boots, school shoes and slippers. You can earn Cash Back on eligible purchases from participating stores across all of these types.

Children's feet can grow up to two full sizes per year, especially in the toddler and early elementary years. Most pediatric footwear experts recommend checking shoe fit every two to three months for toddlers and every three to four months for older kids. When a child's toes reach the end of the shoe, it's time for the next size up.

A properly fitting child's shoe should have about a thumb's width of space between the longest toe and the front of the shoe. The heel should feel snug without slipping, and the shoe should be wide enough that toes aren't squeezed together. For young walkers, flexible soles that bend at the ball of the foot are a good sign.

For babies who are not yet walking, soft-soled shoes are generally the better choice because they allow feet to move naturally and don't interfere with sensory development. Once a child starts walking confidently, transitioning to flexible hard-soled shoes with good grip can help with stability on different surfaces.

End-of-season sales in late winter and late summer typically bring the steepest discounts on children's footwear. Back-to-school season in late July and August is also a good window to find deals on school and athletic shoes. Shopping around major retail holidays like Black Friday can also yield savings on popular styles.

Start your shopping trip at Rakuten to activate Cash Back before you buy. You can stack that Cash Back on top of store sales and coupons already available at participating retailers. Signing up for store loyalty programs, checking clearance sections and shopping end-of-season sales are all reliable ways to get more value from each purchase.

Yes. You can earn Cash Back on eligible kid's and baby shoe purchases when you start your shopping trip through Rakuten and complete your order at a participating store.

In many cases, yes. Rakuten Cash Back can often be stacked with eligible store coupons, promo codes and loyalty rewards. Always check the store's terms and Rakuten's details before completing your purchase to confirm what can be combined.