Hot off the heels of being crowned Kids’ Footwear Brand of the Year at the Drapers Footwear Awards 2025, Start-Rite Shoes is set to return to the INDX National Kids Footwear Show on 6-7 July.
Start-Rite was presented with the highest accolade in children’s footwear, marking the third time it has been recognised with this award by Drapers in the last five years. The 12 judges, with representation from executive, chair and board level leaders in the country’s best known footwear brands, deemed Start-Rite’s dedication to foot health and leadership in AI measurement technology as leading the children’s footwear industry. Shortlisted against six other children’s footwear brands, the category was noted by the judges as being particularly competitive.
Commenting is Sarah Northage, Commercial Partnerships Director at Start-Rite Shoes
“The evening is always a fantastic opportunity to catch-up with industry colleagues and acquaintances in a fun and vibrant event celebrating the brilliant brands and people across the footwear industry. Winning Kids’ Footwear Brand of the Year 2025 is a fantastic acknowledgement of the people within the Start-Rite business who work tirelessly to contemporise our great British brand and continue to lead the industry. We are particularly proud to be acknowledged for our work with AI measurement technology and have more news and announcements in this space to come.”
INDX Shows continues to provide the ideal platform to reconnect with retail partners and industry peers, and building on the success of January’s refreshed format, Start-Rite is back for the event’s summer edition with an exclusive peek at its s/s 26 collection. Visitors are invited to explore standout styles, discover the brand’s multi-width fitting collection, and experience its dedication to design and innovation, supporting children’s development from pre-schoolers to seniors.
Meet the Start-Rite team at INDX National Kids Footwear Show and find out what’s next from the award-winning brand and why it remains a firm favourite among families across the UK. Click here to register for INDX National Kids Footwear Show.