Adults buying kids' trainers? Reebok specifically... Experiences?

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Question for my mum, really. She loves Reebok Classics and always buys the adult size. She has very small feet (EU 36). I told her she should buy the kids' size as they are considerably cheaper. The UK 3.5 in adult version has the exact same measurements as the UK 4 in the kid version according to the size guide. When she called to check there was no difference, Reebok CS said the 'cut' was different, and the adviser advised buying the adult shoe.
If you have small feet, have you ever bought the kids' size (esp Reebok) and found they are much narrower or anything? My mum has narrow(ish) feet but a bunion - affectionately nicknamed Spud - on one foot that needs to be accommodated.
I'm not sure whether the adviser was not so knowledgeable or there really is a difference? I'm not sure what was meant by 'different cut' ... I mean, surely feet are feet whether on a teen or an adult. She's on a budget and buying the kids' size would save £20, so not to be sniffed at.
Thanks.

I buy children's trainers all the time, if they're just for 'wearing'. I only buy adult ones for running.

I'm a size 5 and always buy trainers from the kids section as you get the same thing for a lot cheaper.

I always buy kids trainers to, im size 5. Never noticed a difference.

I buy them as fashion trainers too - not reebok though. I’ve not noticed a change in the cut.

Can she just order and try them and send them back if no good? I have narrow feet and kids’ shoes are much better when I can get the length (most brands do them). Not sure about the bunion, though.

I have bought children’s shoes for myself—in my experience they are nearly always wider than an adult shoe.

Another 5 here. Ive just bought some addidas trainers from the junior section. Lovely fit.
Ive never noticed a difference in fit between adult and kids...

Same here, teen dds and myself all size 5 nearly always buy from kids section at half the price

My podiatrist actually suggested i go to the kids range- allegedly where the cut differs its because its more supportive

I'm another size five. I've always bought kids trainers. I actually remember once owning a pair of kids reebok classics back in the 90's! Kids size five shoes and trainers have always fit as well as adult shoes.

Dd is 17 and a size 4. Im made up I can buy her trainers in kids sizes. Saves me a fortune.

I’m a size 5 - I’ve bought child size Nike air max before but don’t like the cut - I find them too narrow.

I’m a size 4 and always buy the kids trainers - currently wearing black new balance I bought from the kids section of foot locker in the US

I’ve also been known to by shoes from the kids section, especially Next sandals 😳

Depending on the style of shoe you sometimes find it’s got a slightly rounder toe but that’s about it, I’ve never felt any difference when wearing them

I'm a 6/6.5 usually - what would my size be in kids shoes? or do they not usually go bigger than a 5?

My DM used to do this with walking boots. She found that the soles wore out quicker because the material used for children's soles weren't as hard wearing as the material used for adult soles - - the technical spec used didn't account for adult weights.

@goghsunflowers I’ve recently found that the nike website has children’s shows right up to a 6.5 (40) and I’ve bought a pair and they’re fab!

I've got a pair of children's Nike high tops, I usually wear a 4-5, these are a 4.5 and fit just fine. I've also had a few pairs of children's Stan Smiths and they've been fine too.

I always buy kids trainers!

I like Reebok Classics too and I have small feet. My shoe size is 4.5 and I usually take a 5 in adult Reebok Classics.

I bought a pair of size 5 from the children's range. Had to send them.back because they were too narrow and not deep enough - couldn't get them on. I would say I have average width feet.

She might get away with the children's Reebok Classics if she has narrow feet.

I buy boys trainers most of the time, but I've never had reeboks.

I’m a size 4, I always buy kids trainers - mainly Adidas.

Size 5, not bc sure I’ve ever bought any adult trainers to be honest. I’ve got new balance, Adidas and Nike. Not tried reebok sorry.

I accidentally bought the kids' version of my running shoe (not Reebok but Saucony Peregrine trail shoes) - I was buying online and didn't clock that the description said "girls" rather than "women's"! I bought a size 5.5 (half a size bigger than I wear in normal shoes, as recommended for running). The kids' version has been great and a really comfy fit.
I have since bought the adult version (again in size 5.5) and tried them out for the first time today. The toebox feels a bit less roomy than the kids' version which is a shame but they are still comfortable. The length of the shoe is the same as the kids' version. There are extra features on the adult version - eg, better grips and reflective material on the heels which is a nice safety feature - but I'm not yet convinced they were worth the extra money (paid about £70 instead of about £27).

My girls are older teens, early 20s and buy from the junior range, without problems. Nike’s not reeboks unfortunately. How I envy them their small feet, as they save at least £20 a time.