Fashion
Kid’s Footwear Brands From Around The World 
From first steps to special occasions, there is nothing more important than shoes! At Playtime Paris and Playtime & Kid’s Hub New York, buyers will be able to discover a premium selection of kid’s footwear brands from around the world. Using impeccable materials, from the best leather to recycled components, these products can’t be found anywhere else! Perfect for the finest boutiques and luxury department stores, they’ll be accompanied by sock and stocking brands to complete your store’s offer of all the essentials for little feet.
Ranging from kid’s footwear brands that have been around for more than a century to newcomers in the market, let’s travel around the world to take a peek at what labels you’ll discover this winter at The Big Small Shows!
These French brands have outstanding footwear for all ages! Some of them have built their expertise up over decades, even centuries, of being in business.
Pom d’Api has been making beautiful, quality footwear for kids and babies since 1870. Easy Peasy is specialized in footwear for babies and their first steps. There are several sustainability leaders, with Méduse making their shoes from plastic that is 100% recyclable and Veja using plastic made from upcycled plastic bottles and innovative leather alternatives.
Bopy has been in business since 1905, offering babies and kids footwear for their daily lives. For amazing sneakers for this age group that are lightweight and comfortable, Shoo Pom has you covered. If you’re on the lookout for exceptional classics, make sure to discover the brands Tartine et Chocolat and Little Mary. The shoe, sock, and tights brand Collégien has been open since 1947, serving up soft and sweet looks for almost 75 years. GBB has a wide range of shoes for all ages and moments, from first steps to daily adventures. As for Bonton, they’re re-releasing their bestsellers!
These kid’s footwear brands are sure to please parents for their quality, kids for their comfort, and both for their style!
Du Loua is a rather new brand, launched in 2018. Their focus is on minimalistic, unisex footwear that is cool and timeless. Donsje Amsterdam has been delivering playful, imaginative footwear since their beginning. Each season, they make their collections with incredible craftsmanship, handmade techniques, and high quality materials.
From fashion forward footwear to timeless classics, these Spanish brands have shoes for every style and occasion!
Manuela de Juan has been delivering their high quality classics fit for prince and princesses since 1970. Maá shoes caters to a more streetwear style with their luxury sneakers. Since 1974, Igor has been producing their exceptional footwear that is colorful and comfortable. Camper is a family business founded in 1975 that has been creating unique designs that are relaxed and refined. Naw is a new Spanish sneaker brand that is designed for kids and teens in active families. And if you’re looking for fashion forward footwear, look no further than Maison Mangostan’s latest collection!
From casual to classy, baby to teen, discover collections from these Italian kid’s footwear brands to explore rich heritages and expert artisanal skills.
Pèpè’s products fuse refined materials with the playfulness of childhood to create footwear that is one of a kind. Having made their shoes 100% in Italy since their beginning in 1878, Eureka has vintage inspired shoes that are always in style. For children and teens, Ocra has outstanding sneakers that are bold and comfortable. Boatilus makes rubber boots and shoes that are all recyclable. Founded in 1974, Naturino has been continuously innovating their high quality shoes by introducing new sustainable materials and styles. Falcotto is a brand sprung from Naturino that meets the needs of babies with footwear that is functional, fashionable, and flexible. Born from a family tradition in shoemaking that goes back to 1936, Rondinella’s sneakers are made for first steps and juniors.
Let’s take a trip down under to discover incredible brands from Australia! The unique styles and playful spirits of these brands come through in their footwear.
Blundstone launched in 1870, cultivating their expertise over more than a century to create the best long-lasting boots. Emu Australia has been following nature’s lead since it started in 1948, embracing the beautiful, natural materials it provides for their boots that are timeless and comfortable. Founded in 2008, Oldsoles is based on the principles of fashion, function, and design. Their shoes look great and feel great, and are purposely designed to support the healthy development of little feet, from their first steps through childhood.
These Danish brands are all about fashion meeting function. With respect for classic silhouettes and modern materials, they’re making waves in the shoe market.
Angulus has been making beautiful footwear for the whole family, from babies through parents, since 1904. Founded the same year, Bundgaard blends vintage styles with contemporary trends in their collections for babies, kids, and teens. MP Denmark has been specializing in sock production since 1937, producing 6 million socks and tights for the whole family each year. Made for adventurous toddlers and kids, Bisgaard has comfortable styles to accompany them from their first steps to special occasions, rubber boots to party shoes, and everything in between.
These brands from the UK are unique and innovative. Whether mixing materials and motifs or perfectly simple, their focus on fashion and function is unparalleled.
4KIX makes shoe accessories that empower kids to express themselves to the max! Meanwhile, Pip & Henry’s footwear is all about their love for the environment. All of their products are made with eco-friendly materials like organic cotton and certified leather off cuts. Amigos Footwear produces in Brazil using 100% sugar cane and recycled materials to keep their shoes beautiful and sustainable.
Amigos Footwear at Playtime Paris
These Brazilian kid’s footwear brands create magnificent collections that range from sandals to sneakers and everything in between!
Tip Toey Joey uses recycled materials to make their collections for babies and kids. Launched in 1979, Mini Melissa has been transforming plastic into extraordinary shoes ever since. Their flexible, durable shoes are also 100% recyclable. Cartago has casual styles for kids that are sophisticated and versatile, while Ipanema’s sandals celebrate the beach state of mind anytime, anywhere!
Bold and beautiful, these American kid’s footwear brands each have their own sense of style! As varied as the states they come from, there is a shoe for every child’s sense of style.
Shu Shop is modern and energetic, offering fashion forward footwear for kids, toddlers and their stylish mothers. They even have special collections for matching mommy and me shoes! With a meticulous attention to detail, Zeebrakids keeps tiny feet in mind when making their stylish, comfortable, functional footwear. Lusso Cloud is on a single mission: to make outstandingly comfortable shoes. Whether on the go or for staying home, they have the perfect style for the whole family. With a focus on reimagining footwear to meet the needs of energetic kids and toddlers, Oomphies has a variety of styles for every occasion. Elephantito has classic styles that are expertly crafted in luxury leather. Nomandino has unique, handmade cowboy boots for toddlers and kids, while Steve Madden Kids has something for every stylish little fashionista.
These German kid’s footwear brands celebrate wonderful traditions of craftsmanship and quality, all with a focus on sustainability.
Hirsch-Natur has socks that are made in Germany with virgin wool, organic cotton, and bamboo. Their products are rich with history, with the company having started in a stocking factory in 1928 that has evolved to the natural textile collection it is today. As for Anna und Paul, they support the development of baby feet from their very first steps. For more than 20 years, they have been using excellent materials to make their crawling shoes that take little ones on their first adventures.
These brands are coming from around the world to show off their shoes! They’ll act as the representatives for their country, showing off the style and craftsmanship that can be found there.
Born on a windy hill in western Ireland, Slugs & Snails has been making quirky, sustainable unisex tights and socks since 2011. Focused on creating footwear to accompany kids from 0-14, Reima has everything from waterproof rain boots to sneakers, socks to barefoot shoes that mimic the feeling of walking shoeless. Hopfrög Kids is a brand from Turkey that celebrates walking and growing together. Bobux is a kid’s footwear brand from New Zealand that facilitates natural movement for babies and kids. As a new brand from Georgia, Nicolas is bringing vintage styles to the common era. Designed and manufactured 100% in Portugal, Meia Pata’s socks, tights, and shoes offer high quality designs for newborns through 12-year-olds. Froddo from Croatia has more than 500 different styles to meet every need of little feet!
We hope you enjoyed learning more about the outstanding kid’s footwear brands you’ll find at The Big Small Shows this winter! Don’t forget to get your pass to meet them at Playtime Paris January 25-27, Playtime & Kid’s Hub New York February 9-11, or even find some brands at both shows! Stay tuned for more sneak peeks at some of the brands you’ll find at the most important business events of the season…
