Nike Cortez, 15 cm New Balance 996, 16 cm Although the Nike size is listed as 15 cm, it feels about one size bigger for kids, so it's around 16 cm! The Nikes are quite clean. The New Balance shoes have some wear and tear, but they're still perfectly wearable! This color of the 996 is popular, and it's hard to find a clean pair. Both pairs have Velcro straps, so they're very easy to put on.