Shoes are an important component of a child’s daily activities and can impact their comfort, mobility, and foot health. Action shoes for kids are designed with active lifestyles in mind and provide reasonable durability and ease of use for everyday shoes. This article is intended to be a complete, non-promotional examination of kids' shoes in the general context of functional design, materials, use, and design and use criteria. It draws on specific design and functional aspects of the referenced manufacturer, Action Eva, to situate the discussion within a larger context of kids' footwear.