First Walkers

Founded in Australia in 2008, Old Soles was created to provide footwear that allows children’s feet to grow and move naturally. The inspiration came from recognising the need for shoes that were both comfortable and stylish, suitable for everyday adventures without compromising healthy foot development.

Tip Toey Joey’s story began in 2004 with the arrival of Sofia, the newest member of the founders’ family — a pairing of an Australian dad and a Brazilian mum. When they couldn’t find shoes that were soft, comfortable, and gentle on her delicate feet, they decided to create their own.

At Happy Little Soles, we’re proud to bring you Tip Toey Joey — a brand born from love, family, and a dedication to healthy foot development.

A pre-walker is designed for little feet before they start confidently walking and we only recommend these in circumstances where they are really needed. Read on to see our favourite pre-walker recommendations and when to use them.

At Happy Little Soles we have been delighted by the expansion of the number of barefoot brands over the past few years.  We love to support and encourage new and emerging barefoot brands and ranges from all over the world, helping the barefoot community to grow. Here's a look at what's new at Happy Little Soles.

We are delighted to be working with Bernie Landels, an internationally-certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM) since 2002, and stocking her new Book, Finding Their Feet. Bernie has kindly agreed to write some guest blog posts for us as well, and her second contribution in the series is a Father's Day special!

We are delighted to be working with Bernie Landels, an internationally-certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM) and health practitioner, and stocking her new book, Finding Their Feet. This book is a fantastic guide to the anatomy and development of your baby’s feet, and the important relationship between their feet, body and brain. It is an invaluable guide to any new parent and particularly for those of us fascinated by feet and their role in development.