Comments on: Altra Instinct Jr.: Wide, Flat Shoe For Kids Coming Soon

By: Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

any idea why they put the outrigger at the heel? i can see why they'd do it on the superior, but something like that could influence gait...

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to David Henry.

I agree, probably the best kid's shoe that I've had. Super durable too. Well worth the price paid. I need to bug Merrell about it again.

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By: Guest

Guest — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

There are various manufacturing of shoes companies which are gaining popularity in Indian as well as in global market.

By: andygoblue

andygoblue — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

So this may be a little off topic, but my 7 yo daughter participated in her first tri last year (100m swim, 4k bike, 1k run) and wants to do another one (or two) this year. She was pretty unhappy with her running shoes, said they hurt her feet. Any thoughts on the viability of something like the kids' trail gloves as a kid's running shoe? Do kids also need to be properly adjusted to barefoot-style shoes? I'd start her off pretty light, like running around the yard and stuff, before doing longer jaunts down the block.

Also, seems like I'd need to go with velcro or some other shoe with speed laces. Thanks!

By: KN Modi

KN Modi — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

There are various manufacturing of shoes companies which are gaining popularity in Indian as well as in
global market.

By: andygoblue

andygoblue — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Awesome. Looking at the Minimus and Flux or Trail Gloves for my girls. At this point, I think it's going to be more about their particular style/tastes than anything else!

By: Dan Stoner

Dan Stoner — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete - The Merrell Crush Glove is an awesome kids shoe that my daughter loves, a possible replacement for your Flux Glove situation (and it has no laces which is a bonus for the younger kids).

By: David Henry

David Henry — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

That would be great if you could chat with Merrell. Like you said super durable, especially for how flexible and thin they are, so I don't have a problem with the price tag either. With how many models they make for size 10 and up, at least one model (the infant flux) for the smaller sizes doesn't seem like a lot to ask :).

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to andygoblue.

All are good choices. The Merrell are less cushioned and more flexible, but all are better than most of what is out there for kids. Just got a pair of Minimus for my 3 year old since I can no longer find the Flux Gloves in his size.

By: Damien @ ToeSalad

Damien @ ToeSalad — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Flat and wide is good, but I think kids need flexible too. The photo of these still looks a little too built-up for my liking. What they should really be doing is making the equivalent of the Samson for kids... now I think that would be a great shoe.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to andygoblue.

My 9 year old son wears Merrells and the New Balance Minimus all the time, no issues. My youngest son (3) also wears Merrell Flux Gloves, also no problems. Daughter (7) has too many shoes, but has run in Merrells as well as Skechers Goruns. They're barefoot all the time by choice so no real adaptation was needed. We have a mile race in a few weeks, excited!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Tim Nelson.

That's what I'm hoping as well, need new toddler shoes!