This season, premium children’s footwear brand, Young Soles, is returning to its roots with a bold new collection inspired by the vibrant streets of East London, where the brand was born.
Designed in East London and crafted in Europe, the a/w 26 collection blends retro-cool British styling with premium materials, foot-health expertise, and a sustainability-first mindset. Recognised by retailers for strong sell-through and award-winning design, Young Soles continues to stand apart in the premium children’s footwear market.
Commenting on the collection is Louise Shill, founder and creative director of Young Soles. “With the a/w 26 collection, I have tried to capture the grit, colour, and character of Shoreditch. Urban tones, textured materials, and timeless silhouettes reimagined through a modern lens, resulting in confident, expressive styles rooted in heritage and refreshed for today’s families. The collection is a celebration of place, personality, and the creative energy that shaped Young Soles from the very beginning.”
This season introduces seven new styles alongside updated favourites, strengthening the brand’s core offer across barefoot, school and occasion footwear.
Responding to increasing demand for premium Back to School footwear, a/w 26 introduces five new school-ready styles. These include Agatha, a mature Mary Jane available in larger sizes; Harbour, a chunky rubber-soled boat shoe; Harold and Marlon, smart brogues with hook-and-loop and elastic lace fastenings; and also Maude, a double-strap Mary Jane set on a popular cleated sole.
Stanley debuts as a brand-new elastic-lace barefoot sneaker. Combining natural movement with a relaxed streetwear feel, it reinforces Young Soles’ growing barefoot proposition. Stanley also joins the brand’s bestselling barefoot Back to School collection.
A Young Soles first arrives with Anna; an ultra-soft ballet shoe designed for everyday comfort. Delicate, supple and elegant, it responds to growing demand for premium, occasion-led footwear. Meanwhile, the sneaker collection expands with Wilson, a high-top version of the popular Brooking cup-sole sneaker. Featuring hook-and-loop and elastic lace fastenings, it offers a fresh update to one of the brand’s strongest categories.
In addition to these launches, new seasonal colourways refresh popular silhouettes including Francis, Martha Bow, Penny, Sidney, Brando and Keegan.
Sustainability at the core
Sustainability remains central to every Young Soles collection. For a/w 26, the brand continues its commitment to responsible footwear production through the use of Leather Working Group-certified leathers and European manufacturing to reduce transport impact. It also uses recycled materials where possible, as well as recyclable packaging, including its signature suitcase-style shoebox. The brand’s growing Recycle & Reward Programme also encourages customers to return worn Young Soles shoes to be transformed into future pairs.
See the Young Soles collection at INDX National Kids Footwear Show
Young Soles will showcase its full a/w 26 collection at INDX National Kids Footwear Show on 15-16 February 2026. The Young Soles a/w 26 online buyer portal is also now live. Retailers can explore the full collection, build and amend draft orders, and enjoy maximum flexibility throughout the buying process.
To request access to the online buyer portal or to book an appointment at INDX, contact stu@youngsoles.com.