ASICS Contend Running Cameo Little Girls' Shoes and Athletic Review

My 3 year old loves them! She says they make her run faster! Not bad for her first pair of sneakers. I bought size 7 to give her room to grow.

I have previously bought and used ASICS Pre Contend 4 in two smaller sizes for my toddler (size 5 and 6). Shoes keep their shape and are easy to wash. Not sure if this is the contend version or the larger size (size 7) but then the insole is not supposed to come out. I miss the ability to easily remove the insert to shake out the sand.

This amazing shoe is the only running shoe my toddler wears without complaint. We got the smaller size as the first shoe my little one wore and because they were so structured she was able to wear them comfortably and securely even though they were technically a few sizes too big. The first pair lasted 2 years. When my toddler consistently rejected more affordable brands—even those with cute princess prints—I finally gave in and ordered these shoes—again, a size or two bigger. We have a happy…