INDX National Kids Footwear Show | Young Soles Hits the Streets of East London for AW26

Premium British children’s footwear brand Young Soles returns to INDX National Kidswear Show with a bold new Autumn Winter 2026 collection inspired by the vibrant streets of East London, where the brand was born.

Designed in East London and crafted in Europe, Young Soles blends retro-cool British styling with premium materials, foot-health expertise, and a sustainability-first mindset. Loved by retailers for strong sell-through and award-winning design, the brand continues to stand apart in the premium kids’ footwear market.

Collection Inspiration: Streets With Stories

AW26 captures the grit, colour and character of Shoreditch. Urban tones, textured materials and classic silhouettes reimagined through a modern lens bring together a collection rooted in heritage but refreshed for today’s families.

The result: bold, confident styles that celebrate where Young Soles’ story first began.

New Season Highlights

This season introduces seven new styles, alongside updated favourites:

• Barefoot Innovation

• Stanley — a brand-new elastic-lace barefoot sneaker, combining natural movement with a streetwear feel.

• Stronger Back-to-School Offering

With growing demand for premium BTS footwear, Young Soles adds five new school-ready styles, including chunky boat shoes, smart brogues and flexible barefoot silhouettes — all crafted with European quality and responsibly sourced materials.

A Young Soles First: The Ultra-Soft Ballet Shoe

Delicate, supple and designed for everyday comfort, this elegant ballet shoe responds to increasing demand for premium occasion-led footwear.

Updated Best-Sellers

New seasonal colours join the brand’s much-loved silhouettes, including Winston, Buster, Rosie, Penny, and Sidney.

Sustainability at the Core

Young Soles continues to strengthen its commitment to responsible footwear production using:

• Leather Working Group-certified leathers

• European manufacturing to reduce transport impact

• Recycled materials in outsoles

• Recyclable packaging, including its suitcase-style shoebox

• A growing Recycle & Reward Programme, turning worn Young Soles shoes into future pairs

This ongoing work was recognised with Gold – Best Footwear Brand at the City Kids Green Awards 2025.

See Young Soles at INDX

Young Soles will showcase the full AW26 collection at the INDX National Kids Footwear in February 2026, offering retailers the chance to preview designs, examine materials up close, and discover margin-driving best sellers.

With strong global growth and recent sell-out success of its boots and barefoot styles – including strong momentum with US retailer Janie & Jack – the AW26 launch marks one of Young Soles’ strongest seasons yet.

Retailers can request the full digital catalogue or book an appointment at INDX by contacting:

Stu Anderson | stu@youngsoles.com

Step into East London for AW26 and discover why Young Soles continues to lead the way in premium children’s footwear.

Young Soles return to the INDX National Kids Footwear Show at Cranmore Park on the 15-16 February 2026. Make sure you stop by and chat to the team about their new collections on stand P790.

Register for the INDX National Kids Footwear Show: https://indxshows.co.uk/shows/national-kids-footwear-show