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PODIATRIST APPROVED

BABY, TODDLER & KIDS SHOES

Bobux shoes have been reviewed and approved by industry leading podiatrists, and have been specially designed for healthy growing feet.

Just like with our own adult shoes, children’s shoes need to be comfortable and protect their feet. Our design philosophy starts with a deep understanding of what comfort means. Each one of our shoes is designed to the shape of children’s feet, with materials that are flexible to allow them to move and grow.

After almost 30 years of making the world’s best kid’s shoes, we’ve found there are five key elements that make a shoe comfortable: Flexibility, Adjustability, Breathability, Weight and Fit. That’s why our shoes are shaped like children’s feet, why they use flexible, breathable leathers and knits that are lightweight, and why they use fastening that makes them easy to wear and easy to adjust. Shoes also need to be durable to stand up to the crazy things our kids put them through and continue to protect their feet.

Stage, not age, is a mantra in our business and what it means is that we design for the stages of development a child goes through, to guide them on their journey, whether it’s our Soft Sole for babies who crawl, Step Up shoes that guide your child’s early steps or the Kid+ soles for jumping, skipping, kicking and climbing. Our shoes are designed to protect and guide your child, whatever stage they are at.

We’re constantly looking at ways we can improve on those criteria, constantly learning, and constantly developing throughout our range to keep making shoes that your kids love. Designed for freedom, from the sole up.

Award-winning kids brand, Bobux, is trusted and approved by experts

The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) is the largest and oldest association known for podiatry and foot health. In April 2026, they announced that Bobux’s entire range has passed assessments to be recognised for having a positive impact on children’s foot health and development.

Winning multiple awards, including Indy Best, Junior Design Awards, Made for Mums Award, Best Awards, and Red Dot DESIGN Awards, and now having its whole range endorsed by the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA), Bobux has made a strong impression on parents and podiatrists over the years.

Bobux Lead Product Developer, Karen Strickland, mentioned that being a mother herself, she had one child that was not walking until after a year and another child that started walking at nine months.

My kids were at totally different development stages and had different needs. That’s why I believe Bobux is so unique in terms of our proposition, as we have that crossover between crawling shoes, which is called Xplorer, and Step Up, which is the shoe for first walkers. So, kids who develop at different paces can still find a shoe that fits and caters to their developmental needs as well,’ says Karen.

The Bobux philosophy is to design shoes for every child, crafted with components that provide style and comfort. Most importantly, the brand prioritises movement and foot shape, believing natural movement impacts foot development and a child’s future sense of adventure.

The brand focuses on stage rather than age, as children’s feet develop and grow at different rates. There are five stages: Soft Soles for crawling and rolling babies; Xplorer for almost walkers; Step Up
for first walkers; I-Walk for confident walkers; and Kid+ for children who are running, dancing, and playing.

Bobux was founded in 1991 by Chris and Colleen Bennett, parents in New Zealand who could not find a shoe that supported the development of their newborn, Chloe. They designed the world’s first Soft Sole shoe using leather offcuts and a rubber band, later progressing to handcrafting shoes with special grade leathers, merino wool for temperature regulation, and breathable, adjustable, durable textiles.

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Anna Beetham, Wairarapa Sports Podiatry

ANNA BEETHAM

WAIRARAPA SPORTS PODIATRY

Even before I became a podiatrist and mum of two little pairs of feet, I had heard how dedicated this amazing New Zealand company was to looking after kids’ feet. Bobux is genuinely passionate about making shoes that nurture natural foot development, and they want to look after these precious parcels of puppy fat as they develop into the platforms from which joyful steps are taken.

Jack Duffy, JD Podiatry

JACK DUFFY

JD PODIATRY

Bobux is where beautiful design meets perfect function - that's very rare in the footwear industry. At JD Podiatry we take a special interest in kids feet. Kids feet are not just a scaled down version of adults feet, they are much more precious. Nurturing the growth and constant changes can be difficult in a concrete world, but with the flexibility, protection and freedom of a Bobux shoe on, it's as close as we can get to mimicking bare foot function which is essential for development. The biggest compliment we can pay is that our podiatrists put their kids in Bobux.

Dianne Keating

DIANNE KEATING

MORNINGTON FOOT CLINIC

As a podiatrist and a mother, I know how important it is to have the right footwear for children’s feet. Bobux shoes are developed to support the natural foot strengthening that occurs during early walking. They are the perfect mix of innovation, design, comfort and style for growing little feet.

Kahlia Borserio

KAHLIA BORSERIO

CENTRAL VICTORIAN PODIATRY

As a Podiatrist, Bobux is always my first recommendation when discussing footwear and development in children. I love that the these shoes are as cute as a button but are backed by science - bobux gives me piece of mind that my patients feet are developing naturally and forming a strong foundation to carry them for life without manipulating shape and position.

Antoni Caserta

ANTONI CASERTA

FAIRFIELD PODIATRY

Infants, toddlers and children are forever exploring their environment and developing new skills. Bobux has a shoe that caters for each stage of a child's gross motor learning.

Kristy Markopoulos

KRISTY MARKOPOULOS

TALARIA PODIATRIST

Being a Podiatrist I have always been super particular on recommending shoes for children. It is so important for children’s shoes to be made with good quality products, to fit well, to take into consideration different developmental stages and to look good at the same time and Bobux does all of this! I have complete confidence in recommending Bobux shoes to all my patients and as a brand new Mum I look forward to putting Bobux shoes on my little girl knowing they are the best for her feet through all her growing stages. Thankyou to Bobux for making such wonderful Podiatry endorsed and mum friendly shoes!

DESIGN AWARDS & RECOGNITION

For all the people behind the scenes who work tirelessly to bring joy to your child’s feet, the awards that we win always feel very special. More importantly though, to win an award for product design means that you’ve created something great. To win an award tells us that we’ve changed the world in some tiny way for the better. Here are some of the awards we’ve won:

CITY KIDS

The Green Awards | Silver 2025

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MY BABA

What's Hot for Parents & Kids 2025

Made for Mums Awards 2024 Silver

MADE FOR MUMS AWARD UK

Silver 2024 | Silver 2022 | Gold 2019 | Best Kids Footwear Brand

Winner 2022 The Organic Baby Awards - Best Footwear Brand - Gold

THE ORGANIC BABY AWARDS

Gold 2022 | Best Footwear Brand

Junior Design Awards Gold 2022

JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS UK

Gold 2022 | Best Baby Footwear Collection

Absolutely Mama Awards 2021 - Gold Winner

ABSOLUTELY MAMA AWARDS

Gold 2021 | Silver 2020 | Best Children's Shoe Brand

Best Awards

BEST AWARDS

Silver 2019 | Gold 2017 | Silver 2016 | Best Product

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FOR BABIES, TODDLERS & KIDS

Now that you have heard from the experts, shop our range of amazing shoes that are also designed to be fashionable and look great for any event and season. Bobux shoes are made for everyday wear and even the fussiest little one will love the designs and comfort.

We understand that the key to finding the perfect fit for your kids shoes is to always consider the functionality and shoe design! Each shoe within our bobux range has been designed to help guide the natural development of the feet. Our shoes are specially designed for little feet, not just any ordinary shoes made in kids sizes. Check out our wide range of soft sole baby shoes, and shoes for pre-schoolers to find the best fit for your child.

View our easy shoe size guide to find the perfect fitting shoes for girls and boys. Discover stunning leather kids sandals, premium leather boots for kids and durable children's sneakers in exciting colourways, even the fussiest little one will want to wear. For the best shoes for kids foot development, trust Bobux.

Reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable staff when purchasing your kids shoes. Offering convenience and accessibility for all, you can shop online or visit us in store, at a location closest to you.