Girls Light Up Trainers: A Buying Guide
There's nothing quite like the look on a child's face the first time their trainers light up with every step. If you're thinking about buying girls light up trainers for the first time, or just want to know what to look for before you buy, this guide covers everything.
What Are Light Up Trainers and How Do They Work
Light up trainers have small LED lights built into the sole, powered by a tiny sealed battery that reacts to movement. Every step triggers the sensor, so the sole flashes as your child walks, runs or jumps about the playground. There's nothing to charge and no batteries to replace. The battery is built to last for the life of the shoe.
Some styles take this a step further. Our Mille Stelle Interchangeable Trainers let you swap the upper to match different outfits, while the light-up sole and its glitter inserts keep working underneath however she styles it that day.
Why Choose Light Up Trainers for Girls
Beyond the fun factor, light up trainers are genuinely popular with parents for a few practical reasons. They tend to hold a child's attention during the trickier parts of getting dressed, and getting shoes on somehow gets a lot easier when the shoes do something exciting. They're also a lovely way to add personality to an outfit without going overboard, and they make brilliant birthday or Christmas gifts.
Our girls light up trainers range runs from soft glitter finishes to playful character details. The new Orsetto Teddy Bear Light Up Trainers and the ever popular Annabel Pink Light Up Trainers are two of our best loved styles with younger girls, while older girls tend to gravitate towards the sparkle of the Christina Light Up Trainers or the sleek shine of the Marielle Silver Light Up Trainers.
Want the look to carry past trainers? The Mille Stelle Purple Interchangeable Boots bring the same light-up soles to colder months, and you'll find more light-up boots and sandals in our Kids Light Up Shoes collection.
What to Look For When Buying
Getting the right size and fit
Children's feet grow quickly, so it's worth measuring before you buy rather than relying on their last pair. Leave a little growing room, but not so much that the shoe is loose and uncomfortable. If she's in between sizes, it's usually best to size up.
LED soles and battery life
The light-up mechanism sits inside a sealed sole, so there's no battery compartment to worry about and nothing for little fingers to tamper with. It's designed to keep working for the life of the shoe, so it's one less thing to think about once you've bought them.
Materials and durability
Our styles use a mix of soft leather, glitter uppers and breathable textiles depending on the design, so it's worth checking the product description for the one that suits how she'll actually wear them, whether that's every day at the park or for best. The Mille Stelle Interchangeable Trainers are a good option if you want one pair of trainers to work with more than one look.
Are Light Up Trainers Allowed in School
Most schools are happy for children to wear light up trainers for everyday play, after school clubs or non-uniform days. Where it usually gets more specific is formal school shoes and PE kit, since many schools ask for plain black shoes as part of their uniform policy and separate trainers for sport. Light up trainers are best thought of as a play, weekend or gift shoe rather than an everyday school shoe, but it's always worth checking your own school's uniform policy if you're not sure, as rules do vary.
How to Clean and Care for Light Up Trainers
Keeping light up trainers looking good is simple if you avoid fully soaking them. Wipe the upper with a damp cloth and a little mild soap for scuffs and everyday dirt, and go gently around any glitter or diamante detailing. The sole can be wiped clean the same way. We'd always recommend avoiding the washing machine, since the spinning and soaking can damage the light-up mechanism, and letting them air dry naturally away from direct heat such as a radiator.
Shop Girls Light Up Trainers at Lelli Kelly
Ready to find the right pair? Our Girls Light Up Trainers collection has the full range, including a few of our favourites:
- Mille Stelle Interchangeable Trainers (LKAL5711), for swap the upper styling
- Clarissa Light Up Trainers, a smart black and pink everyday style
- Sabina Light Up Trainers, a soft, simple design that works with most outfits
- Dinosauro Fuxia Pink Light Up Trainers, for the girls who love a dinosaur theme
- Colorissima Rosa Pink Unicorn Adjustable Shoes, an easy adjustable fit for younger girls
If you're shopping for the whole family, our Light Up Trainers collection covers the complete range including Bull Boys styles, and Kids Light Up Shoes brings together every light-up trainer, boot and sandal we stock.