Awards: Young Soles Wins Best Children’s Footwear Collection at the Junior Design Awards
We are thrilled to share some exciting news — Young Soles has been awarded Best Children’s Footwear Collection at the Junior Design Awards 2025! This incredible recognition celebrates our commitment to creating stylish, sustainable, and beautifully crafted shoes for children of all ages — from toddlers taking their very first steps to juniors looking for cool, comfortable footwear they’ll love to wear every day.
Why Young Soles Stood Out
The judges praised Young Soles for our supreme quality, attention to detail, and the wide variety of styles in our collections. From toddler's shoe sizes to junior shoe sizes, our range is designed to support growing feet at every stage.
Our innovative 100% recyclable jelly shoe, Rowan, received special attention. This planet-friendly update to a childhood classic is made from recycled PVC, natural hemp, and a breathable cork insole. As one judge put it:
"Recyclable jelly shoes?! Genius!"
– Bonita Turner, Editor, Junior
The panel also celebrated our Recycle & Reward programme, which allows families to send back outgrown shoes to be recycled, reducing landfill waste while earning £10 store credit for each pair returned.
"Such a cool, exciting kids’ footwear brand. I always look forward to seeing their new collections."
– Charlotte Kewley, Stylist & founder of @thelittlestylist
Style and Comfort for Growing Feet
At Young Soles, we believe kids deserve shoes that are as comfortable as they are stylish. Every pair is designed in East London and crafted in Europe using premium, responsibly sourced materials.
Key features include:
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Foot-shaped lasts with wide toe boxes to allow natural movement
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Flexible soles to support balance and coordination
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Breathable linings to keep little feet fresh and comfortable
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Durable construction built to handle real-life wear and tear
From first walkers to junior school shoes, Young Soles is committed to ensuring every step is supported.
"Lovely to see children’s shoes with generous toe boxes!"
– Saff Michaelis, Lifestyle Content Creator @saff_michaelis
Shop the Award-Winning Collection
From retro-inspired Mary Janes and playground-ready sneakers to sturdy winter boots, our collection offers children’s footwear designed to fit beautifully, last season after season, and make little feet happy.
Discover why the Junior Design Awards named us Best Children’s Footwear Collection and shop styles that combine timeless design, kids shoe comfort, and planet-friendly innovation.