Young Soles | British Children’s Footwear

About Young Soles

What Young Soles makes

Young Soles produces a wide range of children’s footwear, including shoes, boots, sneakers and sandals. The collections are designed to suit everyday wear, school use, special occasions and seasonal needs. Styles include traditional brogues, Mary Janes, T-bars, retro trainers, Chelsea boots and sandals, all adapted to work for active children while maintaining a distinctive look.

Brand background and expertise

Young Soles was founded in 2014 by footwear designer Louise Shill. The brand was created after she struggled to find children’s shoes that matched her taste when shopping for her daughter. With extensive experience designing footwear across multiple brands and categories, Louise identified a gap for children’s shoes inspired by British heritage but updated with a modern edge. The brand has since grown into an internationally stocked children’s footwear label.

Materials, design and craftsmanship

All Young Soles footwear is designed in England and made in Europe using high-grade soft leathers and carefully selected materials. The design approach draws on adult footwear construction techniques adapted for children, with attention to comfort, fit and durability. Seasonal collections evolve while retaining core styles that have become brand staples.

Manufacturing and quality control

Young Soles footwear is produced by family-run factories in Europe that specialise in children’s shoes. The brand uses multiple sole types to suit different stages of foot development, including lightweight soles, natural rubber soles, small heeled TR rubber soles and a custom zero-drop barefoot sole introduced in 2022. Many styles feature practical elements such as side zips, riptape fastenings and removable footbeds.

Reputation and recognition

Young Soles gained early recognition for updating traditional British children’s shoe styles with a lightweight white sole, earning multiple awards for originality and design. The brand’s footwear is now sold through more than 150 retailers across 26 countries, with several original launch styles still forming part of current collections.

Why Customers Choose Young Soles

Product quality and durability

Young Soles footwear is made from high-quality materials and designed to cope with everyday wear, making it suitable for active children and regular use.

Thoughtful, practical design

Details such as easy fastenings, supportive sole options and removable footbeds improve day-to-day usability while keeping the shoes visually distinctive.

Trust and reliability

With consistent design leadership, European manufacturing and established global retail presence, Young Soles has built a reputation as a dependable children’s footwear brand.

How to Buy from Young Soles

Young Soles footwear is available through the brand’s official website and selected retailers. Products are offered in a wide range of sizes for early walkers through to older children, with options that suit different preferences, including leather, rubber-soled and barefoot-style designs.