New 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.

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.

The Sun is shining, just about, and we're looking forward to summer! This spring 2025 we've got the most beautiful selection of barefoot sandals for children. To make your life easier, we've put together a little round up of some of our favourite barefoot sandal styles to keep your children's developing feet in good health whilst looking good this summer.

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.

Before you rush out for those first shoes it is worth taking the time to consider what is going on in those precious feet. In this blog post we look at the science behind little feet, what to look for in shoes for new walkers and recommend our favourite first shoe options.

If you are searching for new shoes then don't forget to allow for growing room. How much depends on the type of shoe you are looking for.