New Balance Unisex-Child 990 V3 Sneaker

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,853 ratings
Price: $72.39 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Size Chart
US Crib to Toddler (0-4 Years)
Brand SizeUS SizeUK SizeEuropeHeel to toe (in)
1 Infant/Toddler10.5163.5
1.5 Infant/Toddler1.5116.53.6
2 Infant/Toddler21.5173.8
2.5 Infant/Toddler2.52184
3 Infant/Toddler32.518.54.1
3.5 Infant/Toddler3.53194.2
4 Infant/Toddler43.5204.5
4.5 Infant/Toddler4.5420.54.6
5 Infant/Toddler54.5214.8
5.5 Infant/Toddler5.5521.55
6 Infant/Toddler65.522.55.1
6.5 Infant/Toddler6.56235.2
7 Infant/Toddler76.523.55.5
7.5 Infant/Toddler7.57245.6
8 Infant/Toddler87.5255.8
8.5 Infant/Toddler8.5825.56
9 Infant/Toddler98.5266.1
9.5 Infant/Toddler9.5926.56.2
10 Infant/Toddler109.527.56.5
US Little Kid (4-8 Years)
Brand SizeUS SizeUK SizeEuropeHeel to toe (in)
10.5 Little Kid10.510286.6
11 Little Kid1110.528.56.8
11.5 Little Kid11.511297
12 Little Kid1211.5307.1
12.5 Little Kid12.51230.57.2
13 Little Kid1312.5317.5
13.5 Little Kid13.513327.6
1 Little Kid113.532.57.8
1.5 Little Kid1.51338
2 Little Kid21.533.58.1
2.5 Little Kid2.5234.58.2
3 Little Kid32.5358.5
US Big Kid (8-12)
Brand SizeUS SizeUK SizeEuropeHeel to toe (in)
3.5 Big Kid3.5335.58.6
4 Big Kid43.5368.8
4.5 Big Kid4.54379
5 Big Kid54.537.59.1
5.5 Big Kid5.55389.2
6 Big Kid65.538.59.5
6.5 Big Kid6.56399.6
7 Big Kid76.539.59.8

Product details

Fabric type
50% Leather, 50% Mesh
Care instructions
Machine Wash
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Mesh

About this item

  • Classic runner with mesh underlays and double-strapped hook-and-loop closure
  • ABZORB heel
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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 7.5 x 4.5 inches; 7 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ KV990GPP
  • Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-child
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ New Balance
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005Q5UF0Y
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,853 ratings

Product Description

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
2,853 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance, comfort and ease of use of the shoes. For example, they mention that they look adorable, the color is nice and that the shoes provide excellent cushioning and support. Some are happy with value, and casualness. That said, opinions are mixed on fit and strap.

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860 customers mention785 positive75 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that they are well-made, stable, and supportive. Some say that the shoes last forever and are not clunky or heavy.

"...of navy blue shoes feature some suede that I believe makes them hold up much longer, are warmer in winter, and can take a splash in the rain without..." Read more

"...Durable, more than you'd imagine. My autistic daughter literally murders her shoes. These still outlast her brutality...." Read more

"...The quality is fair; not outstanding for the price. We've had better...." Read more

"...Well guess what?? Not this time, I am so pleased, shoes are very, very comfortable...." Read more

509 customers mention474 positive35 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the shoes. They mention that the color is nice, subtle yet girly enough for their needs. Some say that the shoes still look brand new.

"...They are stylish, easy to brush off the dirt and have the old fashioned wide shoelaces that actually stay tied and knotted for most of the day for..." Read more

"...The shoes look very cute on her, and she is clearly very comfy in them. The previous reviews are correct in that they do feel a little narrow...." Read more

"We purchased the grey/pink/blue new balance they are super cute and girly. My twins love them" Read more

"...It's a design problem. The sneakers themselves are super cute and they look comfy, if you can close them...." Read more

358 customers mention358 positive0 negative

Customers find the shoes comfortable, with excellent cushioning and support. They also appreciate the soft lining and rubber tread with cushion base.

"...The shoes look very cute on her, and she is clearly very comfy in them. The previous reviews are correct in that they do feel a little narrow...." Read more

"...This shoe fit him like a dream and gives much better cushioning than the "cutsie" shoes from Target and Converse...." Read more

"...The sneakers themselves are super cute and they look comfy, if you can close them...." Read more

"...Until this shoe.These sneakers are comfortable for my little boy -- I can tell by how he runs in them and doesn't try to take them off..." Read more

178 customers mention151 positive27 negative

Customers like the value of the shoes. They say it's reasonable priced and absolutely worth the money.

"...The velcro ensures I do not have to struggle with laces. And the price point is great...." Read more

"...I'm happy that I found these shoes! Great shoe for the price! My son loves them, he can put them on and take them off all by himself. :)" Read more

"...The cost was decent, payless had sneakers for $10 more (more than the adult shoes)...." Read more

"...This was also the best price I found anywhere. I will definitely buy the next size up when needed." Read more

177 customers mention165 positive12 negative

Customers find the shoes easy to use. They mention that the velcro is easy to manage, strap, and slide the foot in. They also say the shoes slide on and off easily.

"...have stretched because they are perfect now and it is not difficult at all to attach them!" Read more

"...But they are going on a little easier after a week of use, so maybe she'll be able to slip them on herself soon...." Read more

"...he runs in them and doesn't try to take them off -- and they are easy to put on him. The velcro ensures I do not have to struggle with laces...." Read more

"...Velcro makes it easy to get the shoe on and off which is a huge plus for little feet!..." Read more

137 customers mention133 positive4 negative

Customers find the shoes casual and ideal for active toddlers and preschoolers. They also say the gray color goes with everything and are very necessary for toddlers. Some mention that the shoes are perfect for a baby boy and a chubby footed toddler.

"Great shoe for active littles and wonderful that they come in wide...." Read more

"...These NB are very soft and flexible, great for developing little feet...." Read more

"These are great for a chubby footed toddler. They fit well and are easy to put on...." Read more

"...Great easy shoe for a toddler. My son has wide feet and the wide in these fit great." Read more

973 customers mention640 positive333 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that the fit is great, sturdy yet lightweight, and true to size. However, some say that the strap should be a bit longer, the velcro is a little too small to stretch over the top of the shoe, and the laces are too short for them to be able to double knot.

"...They are stylish, easy to brush off the dirt and have the old fashioned wide shoelaces that actually stay tied and knotted for most of the day for..." Read more

"...And the shoe fits great, but I have to pull the strap really hard to get it far enough over to attach onto the velcro...." Read more

"...the shoe size -- it fit his foot fine -- but b/c the Velcro strap didn't reach the Velcro pad...." Read more

"...The sizing otherwise seems fine, relative to her previous shoe. A good buy!" Read more

160 customers mention68 positive92 negative

Customers are mixed about the strap. Some mention that it fits better, is essential for their toddler, and is easy to put on. They say that the one large Velcro closure is excellent. However, others say that it is difficult for their 1st Grader to use, and that the strap has to be pulled really tight.

"...The reviews about the Velcro strap are also correct. The strap has to be pulled more than normal to cover the connecting Velcro...." Read more

"...Plus, the velcro is essential for my toddler who insists on taking off her own shoes. They seem to be comfortable (thank goodness for half sizes)...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that they tie instead of Velcro... do you know how hard it is to tie a 12 month old's shoes?..." Read more

"...are very easy to put on (tongue opens up nice and wide) , and velcro keeps them snug...." Read more

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Love these shoes!!!! The reason they do not provide good arch support is due a foot problem but, my insert from my doctor fits it perfectly!! I am a 70 year old breast cancer survivor that wears a 3-1/2 XW child's shoe so thankful you have this product! I learned today after 5 years 9 months, I no longer need to take my chemo pill and will see my oncologist only once a year now. This picture is of me ringing the Survivor Bell at John B. Amos Cancer Center in these shoes!!!!! I ordered another pair today!!!!!
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artMom
5.0 out of 5 stars These are great shoes for kids!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015
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Don't waste your money on the lightweight foam New Balance shoes that have the designs printed on them -- these shoes are SO MUCH BETTER! This pair of shoes comes in a variety of size for toddlers on up and we know our child is hard on shoes but requires good stability and support. This pair of navy blue shoes feature some suede that I believe makes them hold up much longer, are warmer in winter, and can take a splash in the rain without becoming a seive. These shoes have sturdy construction and non-marking soles and provide good support. They are stylish, easy to brush off the dirt and have the old fashioned wide shoelaces that actually stay tied and knotted for most of the day for our kindergartner. We both love them, as we did during the toddler years with the velcro straps. Luckily, this style shoe comes in a variety of colors so we will keep buying them. (The foam uppers on the last pair disintegrated and fell apart in about 7 weeks and could not take on a bit of rain without causing wet socks in seconds.)
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Melissa Woodruff
5.0 out of 5 stars Annoying - great shoe, but the strap is too short EDITED
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013
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I bought the EXTRA WIDE for my 22-month-old, based on other reviewers' comments. And the shoe fits great, but I have to pull the strap really hard to get it far enough over to attach onto the velcro. It's as if they made a wider shoe and then used the same strap from the regular version. Huh??? We are going to keep them because we are desperate for a new pair of shoes, but I worry that I'm pulling them so tight that they're uncomfortable and that they won't fit for long cause there's no room for the strap to adjust at all. I may try to get a velcro sticker to extend the area where the strap can attach. (This should absolutely not be necessary for a shoe at this price!!)

EDITED: We have now had these shoes for a couple months and the strap must have stretched because they are perfect now and it is not difficult at all to attach them!
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Cheryl S.
5.0 out of 5 stars The only model I am buying for my kids.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
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The KJ990 is the only shoe I have been buying for several years now.

I have 2 girls about a shoe size apart at all times. They burned out shoes like nothing till I found these.

I used to go to target or payless, but those shoes were junk and fell apart all the time.

Instead of shopping for a different model as often as kids outgrow the shoes, I settled on this ONE model for as long as it comes in their size.

Durable, more than you'd imagine. My autistic daughter literally murders her shoes. These still outlast her brutality. My older daughter is in track and other youth sports, and these have held up to her events and daily life.

All in all, I was looking for a shoe that could outlive their growth cycles. And so far this has been a one stop shop for us!

I just tell um what color options are available in their size, and they get to choose. No more this style or that style, just this one daily use shoe.

Do yourself a favor and stop wasting your money on those cheaper shoes at payless. These shoes cost me less than I spent in junk bin shoes, and I buy one pair a year usually. And we still have enough life in them to gift them to the neighbor who sometimes needs a bit of time between her daughters growth and her pocket book.

These shoes are amazing, just pick out a color :P
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sradha
4.0 out of 5 stars Great everyday sneaker for busybody preschooler
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013
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I looked long and hard for a gender-neutral, comfy pair of sneakers for my daughter that weren't exorbitant, and finally found this. The shoes look very cute on her, and she is clearly very comfy in them. The previous reviews are correct in that they do feel a little narrow. She doesn't have particularly wide feet, but with socks, I have to help her get them on. Once on, though, they hug her feet nicely and she seems to be comfortable enough in them that she prefers not to take them off (even when she's supposed to!). But they are going on a little easier after a week of use, so maybe she'll be able to slip them on herself soon. The sizing otherwise seems fine, relative to her previous shoe. A good buy!
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Izadica Fostion
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
Color: Silver/BlueSize: 6.5 M USBig KidVerified Purchase
We purchased the grey/pink/blue new balance they are super cute and girly. My twins love them
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Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Supportive shoe for growing tootsies
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013
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I selected this shoe after a professional shoe store owner fit my 2 1/2 year-old son. Lots of shoes are cute, but I wanted him to have better support now that he's active, runs quite a bit, visits theme parks largely without a stroller, etc... My son has a chubb foot (i.e., wide) and has low arches. This shoe fit him like a dream and gives much better cushioning than the "cutsie" shoes from Target and Converse. I also appreciate that this New Balance shoe comes in half sizes, like most better-made shoes do, in order to get the best fit. Amazon has the best price for this shoe, I save about 15-20% buying here than in a store. I got the first pair of NB shoes at the store in gratitude for the store owner's professional advice, but subsequent pairs have been through Amazon.

As a side note, the shoe store owner recommended that while a child is seated with a shoe on, shove their toes to the farthest forward position in the shoe (without forcing them to curl), then insert your own index finger in the gap behind the child's heel. You should be able to insert your finger by neither jamming it in nor seeing a lot of wiggle room. The finger should feel just right. That's a good fit. When I was a kid we used to do a test by pressing on the toe end of the shoe while the child was standing up, but some shoes are so sturdy that you can't feel much using the toe-press test.
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Ivonne
5.0 out of 5 stars Supi
Reviewed in Germany on October 25, 2021
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Gute Qualität
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Rubie Maiy
5.0 out of 5 stars Best shoes I've ever bought
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2016
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I originally bought these just for running but they are literally the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned and fit perfectly (which is usually difficult for me as I'm a 5.5 and a lot of places don't carry it) so I think I'm going to be wearing them regularly now. They look very good as well, not too bulky and in your face like a lot of sports shoes. Would definitely recommend, love them.
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Mrs. Jacqueline Horsman
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2015
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Good fit and support. very pleased with the product.
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Raphaella
5.0 out of 5 stars They were really nice shoes unfortunately the wrong size for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2014
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They were really nice shoes unfortunately the wrong size for me, no contact details on the website which was annoying
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Martunia
5.0 out of 5 stars WAS FÜR EIN SCHÖNER SCHUH
Reviewed in Germany on September 26, 2014
Color: NavySize: 7 Big KidVerified Purchase
Sehen ein wenig so aus wie die klassischen 991, zwar nicht so stabil und fest, aber das kann für den Preis auch nicht erwartet werden, dafür sind sie leichter und eben ein Schuh für jeden Tag, so easy!
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