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As adults, we can appreciate a well made shoe. The support, the cushioning technologies, the comfort – as soon as we slip on a pair of quality shoes, we feel the difference.

But even though our children probably won’t rave over a pair of well designed shoes that offers the perfect amount of support for their growing feet, as parents, we will know that we are putting their feet in shoes that we would want to wear ourselves.

As demand for high quality athletic shoes for children increases, Brooks, a leading running company, recently released a new Kids’ collection with two distinct shoes – the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS and the Kids’ Defyance – that features footwear technologies similar to those in Brooks’ award-winning adult running shoes.

Brooks did extensive research and testing to ensure its tot-sized footwear provides the necessary level of stability without hindering the natural growth of the foot.

Both the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS and the Kids’ Defyance come in styles for boys and girls, and feature enhanced cushioning technologies including HydroFlow®, which dampens and disperses shock, and MoGo, a midsole compound proven to increase cushioning 40 percent and dispel fatigue by 33 percent.

Similar to its award-winning parent, the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS features Brooks’ proprietary Diagonal Rollbar (DRB®), a support device that prevents inward rolling of the feet.

Retailing for $60, the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS is available in sizes 1 to 7.

The Kids’ Defyance is a neutral shoe made for smaller feet still taking shape.

Modeled after the all new adult-sized Defyance that garnered Runner’s World’s coveted “Editor’s Choice” award in the June 2008 issue, the kids’ version retails for $55 and ranges from size 10.5—which fits an average four-year-old child—to size 7.

We had a chance to check out samples of both styles. They are definitely well made, high quality shoes that will not only pamper your kids’ feet, but they will flatter your kids’ sense of style with their cool designs and colors.

If you want to win a pair of shoes, just leave a comment at this post telling us which style you would prefer for your child – the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS or the Kids’ Defyance.

This contest is open to US and Canadian shipping addresses and we will announce the winner November 8th.

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296 Comments

  13. I would love to win a pair of the Kids’ Defyance for my son! He would love them! Thank you so much for the great contest!

  16. I would prefer the Kids Adrenaline GTS. The DRB seems to work pretty well in adult shoes, I suppose it would be good for kids too!

  27. I like the Kids Adrenaline GTS! What cool shoes! I didn’t even know there were shoes that helped prevent your feet from rolling inward. I could really use these shoes!

  29. I like the Defyance (blue and orange happen to be Bears colors and a favorite around here…)

  43. Great looking shoes!!! If chosen, I would pick the Defyance style. Perfect for growing feet!!!!

  51. I was really impressed with the description of not only on the brooksrunning.com website but also the personal one you gave of the quality of these individual running shoes. Since I do not believe my son has any problems with the inward rolling of his feet I would love to win the Kids Defyance that I believe will give him the good support for his growing tootsies. Besides having PE his school is giving tickets for every time a child goes around their track “Tracking for Health”, I would very much like him to have a good quality shoe to do his walking/running in.
    Thank you very much for the chance, very nice prize!

  52. I have 8 granddaughters that would be thrilled to have a pair of the Kids’ Adrenaline GTX shoes. Enter me please!

  55. My daughter is growing out of her sneakers. I would love to get her the Kids Adrenaline GTS.

  79. I really like the Adrenaline shoes. I have a little granddaughter and I would like to have her wearing such protective footwear. Thank you.

  83. Cute shoes- and having good tennis shoes for kids is a definite must- I would go with the adrenaline!

  96. My nephew NEEDS a new pair of shoes as he has outgrown his almost brand new pair. These are really cute. I’d be thrilled to win the Kids Defyance style for him. Thanks for the chance!

    Jennifer H.
    TwoBlackLabsnSC[at]aol[dot]com

  98. The Kids Defyance as children grow out of their shoes way too early.

    crystalmcclintock(at)gmail(dot)com

  99. My grandchild would love the adrenaline shoes . She loves when someone gives her or buys her

  101. I would LOVE the Adrenaline GTS in blue for my son! They are adorable shoes, and seem like they’d give his feet perfect sport, which is great to prevent the inward rolling of his feet, which he experiences!

  102. The Defyance would be perfect for my son. The way he wears out his shoes is just baffling, and he always seems to need a new pair.

    Thanks

  105. This shoes look so good. I would love to get one for my kids. Maybe I will need to buy another pair if I win one. Otherwise, they might fight for it. 🙂

  107. My daughter bounces around so much she thinks she is Tigger’s sister. So my vote because she is still young and bouncy goes for the Kids Defyance as it comes in Tiggerish colors.

  108. My niece could use a new pair of shoes.

    I’d love the kids defyance in Slv/Plume/Wht/Marineblue

  110. The Kids’Defyance would be my choice. My youngest is horrible on shoes and it seems if it isn’t a really great made shoe he needs them again in 2 months! thanks for the [email protected]

  114. My daughter’s feet tend to roll inward so i would love the chance to win the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS shoes for her.

  116. GREAT REVIEW! Thanks so much for this oppurtunity!! Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS Thank you for the chance…

  118. I love the Adrenaline!! My daughter would love these shoes as she is a lil Tom Boy who loves to run and play outside.

  121. My son who is 10 is sooo hard to fit. His foot is wide and thick, and he pronates. I think a shoe like the Defyance would be super for the wellbeing of his feet!

  122. The Adrenaline style is my favorite! TY so much for giving your readers this wonderful opportunity!

  126. I’d love to win a pair of these for my oldest – poor Abby never gets new shoes since we usually get hand-me-downs from friends or neighbors. She’d love the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS! 🙂

  131. Kids Defyance Style 941 size 6 love the color! Great comfort Plus – glad it doesn’t have the added support as we have orthotics that are fit to the foot and shoes that have support already do not fit orthotics that well. Great giveaway!
    Thank you for hosting it!
    Linda

  148. I like the Kids’ Defyance. But they are both great! It pays to buy quality shoes with good support!

  149. I would love to win the Adrenaline for my youngest son. Ugh, I bought him a pair of sneakers for school from Payless, and they are already beat! Goes to show, you get what you pay for!

  154. A great looking shoe. I like the part about “superior cushioning.” I would choose the Kids Adrenaline GTS

  157. Wow, those are neat looking shoes that I would love to see my grandkids in!! Great site too!

  160. My son goes through sneakers like nobody’s business, to the Kids Defyance for us!

  167. The Kids Defyance would be great for my daughter (and she’d love that they come in girlie blue).

  169. I love the reinforced toe cap – so I pick Kids Adrenaline GTS.

    With four children we go through so many shoes it’s crazy. We need good quality shoes!

  174. I love the colors of the Kids’ Defyance! I would love to win them for my 4 year old grandson!

  177. I would love the kids’ adrenaline. I picked this one because I think I would like it for myself.

  183. Both shoe styles look great and are well made. I would appreciate the “Kids Defyance” shoe. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi

  186. I would love the defyance one for Aaron. He is growing out of shoes so fast and it is really starting to add up.

  190. I would love the Kids Adrenaline™ GTS for my grandson. Those are really great. Thank you so much!

  191. The Kids Defyance would be perfect for DS; he’s only in kindergarten but will be joining the school running club!

  194. I’d Love the Kids Defyance style for my 4 year old. I never knew shoes could be so complex!

  195. I’d love to win a pair of these for my son. It seems like he’s always wearing out or growing out of his shoes.

  198. I would chose the Defyance for my youngest son. He is just about to need a bigger size shoe and these would be great! Thanks for yet another great giveaway!

  201. I like the Kids Defyance. My son is really picky about what shoes he wears. These would be great for him.

  202. I would LOVE to win the Kid’s Adrenaline GTS in pink for my daughter, please. Thank you for the chance. m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

  204. My daughter loves to wear sneakers and seems to “burn” through them vary quickly. I think the Adrenaline would not only fit style needs but her would provide the support that her feet are not currently getting in the wider sneakers she is currently wearing.

    Thanks for this contest!

  209. I would love to win a pair of the Kids Defyance shoes for my son. Thanks for the contest — these look like great shoes.

  210. I could use either pair for one of my kids. But if I have to pick one specifically I’d pick the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS for my daughter.

    I used to work in a shoe store that sold Brooks!

  212. The Defyance looks great!! As a former PE teacher I can say that it is so incredibly important that as our kids get older we give them appropriate footwear. These look great and also give them the support they need.

  217. The way my daughter goes through shoes, I’d love to win the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS!! Thanks so much.

  223. The Kids’ Adrenaline GTS for my daughter (in pink, of course!) I just bought her shoes in August for school and she’s already complaining they’re too small and it looks like the sole is separating.

  226. As a person who cannot live without orthotics for foot and back issues, I *totally* understand the need for quality footwear. My oldest daughter, who now plays a number of sports, would really benefit from a shoe like the Adrenaline GTS. Thanks for sharing the details!

  234. My grandson would love the Kids Defyance shoes. The colors displayed is the color of his favorite football team, the Chicago Bears.

  247. I would love to win the Adreneline for my oldest boy, my kids are always running around and these would be great for him. You guys always have such wonderful giveaways. Thank you.

  249. Nice Shoes for an active little one and I love the style. Kids Defyance would be a great choice for my son thanks for entering us.

  253. I’d love to win the Kids’ Adrenaline shoes for my 7 year old! Thanks for sharing! I have a pair of Brooks shoes myself and love ’em!

  255. I would love to win the Kids’ Defyance shoes for my little son. They would be perfect for this little runner!

  256. I think the Kids’ Defyance. We were just out shoe shopping tonight and couldn’t find any of decent quality even at the high end stores. So sad!

  263. The Kids Defyance would be fantastic. As quickly as my little one outgrows shoes, it would be wonderful to win!

  269. These look like great kids shoes (adults too!). They’d be perfect for my son’s PE days at daycare. Love the Adrenaline GTS in blue.

  270. I would LOVE to win a pair of Adrenaline shoes for my 5 year old. My husband just lost his job and I managed to ruin my sons shoes trying to wash them in the washing machine (it’s always worked before) so now he’s going to school with really ratty looking shoes.

  273. I would have to say the Defyance b/c my son’s feet are still growing. I think these would be great for him b/c he is flat footed and some shoes are hard for him to walk in, forget sandals he fell all the time so I ended up throwing them away! I would love to see if these shoes could help him, it would be so worth it :0 Thanks! Crystal

  275. I would love to win the Adrenaline because I’m getting a lot of grief for my daughter’s shoes in gym.

  276. My youngest son doesn’t own a pair of tennis shoes yet. It’s on my long term TO DO LIST. Thankfully, we live in the south where we can get away with wearing CROCS deep into November. He’d look snazzy in the Kids’ Adrenaline™ GTS. Thanks!

  277. Love it that the Defyance comes in smaller sizes– my 5 year old would love to do more running but it’s hard to find quality running shoes!

  278. What great looking shoes! I think the Adrenaline please. 😀 Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

  286. My son would love a pair of Kids Adrenaline GTS! He’s so tough on shoes and we’re always in need of a good pair!

  287. I would love to win the Kid’s Defyance for my son who has extremely bad feet. These would be perfect for him. Thanks!

  288. I’d love the defyance. Don’t think my little man would like pink shoes that much! Awesome idea, making quality kids athletic shoes.

  291. I’d love to win my son the Kids’ Defyance. He is need of some good athletic shoes and I can never find any that I am willing to buy in my area.

  293. Oooo, we could so use this! My oldest is in desperate need of a new pair of tennis shoes. Come to think of it, so is my youngest…

    I like the Kids Adrenaline GTS. Thanks!

  295. Wow, these look like amazing shoes! I know my oldest daughter would greatly benefit from a quality pair of running/playing shoes. If I were to win I would love a pair of the Kids’ Defyance shoes. Thanks for another great product review!