Back to School
Be too cool for school with Young Soles.

Back to School

The Back to School collection features all our much-loved award-winning shoes and boots in all black bringing comfort and cool to the classroom. 

These heritage styles will elevate any school uniform ensuring your little one is the coolest kid at school.

Because school shoes should be anything but boring. 

Colour
Size
Sole
Style
Price
Vegan
RESTOCK

Penny T-Bar Kids Shoe Black Leather
£58 — £66

Winston Wool-lined Kids Ankle Boot Black Leather
£66 — £76

Martha Mary Jane Kids Shoe Black Leather
£58 — £66
RESTOCK

Rosie T-Bar Kids Shoe Black Patent (BTS) Leather
£71 — £86
RESTOCK

Penny T-Bar Kids Shoe Black Patent Leather
£58 — £66
RESTOCK

Rosie T-Bar Kids Shoe Black (BTS) Leather
£69 — £84
RESTOCK

Parker T-Bar Kids Shoe Black Leather
£58 — £66
New

Keegan Kids Sneaker Black Textile and Suede
£59 — £74
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Did you know? All our natural rubber soled shoes and boots have a removable contoured cushioned insole allowing for custom insoles or orthotics.
Vegan

Penny Vegan T-Bar Kids Shoe Black Synthetic Leather
£58 — £66
RESTOCK

Nicki Kids Loafer Black Leather
£78 — £86
NEW

Martha Bow Mary Jane Kids Shoe Black Leather
£58 — £66
Barefoot

Logan Kids Barefoot Chelsea Boot Black Leather
£64 — £72
NEW
Barefoot

Darcey T-Bar Kids Barefoot Shoe Black Leather
£57 — £63
NEW
Barefoot

Holly Mary Jane Kids Barefoot Shoe Black Leather
£56 — £64
NEW
Barefoot

Pele Kids Barefoot Sneakers Black Leather
£58 — £66
NEW

Brando Brogue Kids Shoe Black (BTS) Leather
£79 — £89
NEW

Sidney Brogue Kids Boot Black Patent (BTS) Leather
£82 — £92
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Which Sole Is Right For Me?

Lightweight

Our original signature lightweight sole

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Rubber sole

Hard wearing, non slip budgetfriendly rubber

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Barefoot sole

Custom-made zero-drop perfect for first steps

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Leather sole

Luxurious leather with rubber anti-slip pads

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TR Rubber sole

Stylish alternativeto our standard rubber

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The Only Back-to-School Shoes That Don’t Back Out by Half Term

You’ve labelled the jumpers, packed the lunchbox and triple-checked the reading log. Now for the one thing they’ll wear more than anything else: their shoes. Most black uniform shoes don’t make it past half term. The soles wear down, the stitching splits, and suddenly you’re back in the queue for replacements. These are different. Young Soles makes children’s footwear built for real school days, not just the first one. Each pair is shaped using child-specific lasts, allowing for natural movement, proper support and a fit that doesn’t need “breaking in.”

They’re made in Europe using soft leather or breathable vegan alternatives, and finished with practical details: cushioned insoles, grippy soles, and fastenings they can manage themselves (buckles or hook and loop, never fiddly). From T-bars and lace-ups to brogues, there’s a pair for every uniform policy — and every kind of child. Sizes run from UK 4 to 7.5 (EU20–40) with a consistent fit that makes shopping simpler. Call them academic shoes or everyday essentials – either way, they’re made to last longer than the pencil case. Explore our Back to School collection.