Dependable essentials to support healthy little bodies

  • Healthy development

    From flexible soles and wide toe boxes to soft, breathable layers – everything we design supports natural movement and growing bodies. Whether it’s their first steps or for the chilly park mornings, Little SOHLS helps little ones thrive from the ground up.

  • Engineered for kids

    Like other brands, our footwear and apparel aren’t just mini versions of grown-up gear – they’re made specifically for kids being kids. We design for how they move, play, climb, crawl, and tumble – so they’re free to explore without compromise.

  • Built to last

    We believe in doing more with less. That’s why every piece – shoes and outerwear alike – is crafted to last, wash well, and be proudly passed down. Tough enough for daily adventures, timeless enough to outlive trends.

  • Made for the wonder years

    These early years are big ones. And they deserve essentials that keep up with the magic, mess, and milestones. At Little SOHLS, we make dependable, delightful gear that celebrates the curiosity and chaos of childhood.

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The best toddler shoes for healthy foot development

SOHLS® baby and toddler shoes are thoughtfully designed for healthy foot development – premium, practical, and made to move like barefoot walking. With flexible soles and podiatrist-approved features, they support growing feet the way nature intended. Born in Bondi, Australia and trusted by parents worldwide (with hundreds of 5-star reviews to prove it!).

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Approved & Recommended by Industry Experts.

Backed, tested and recommended by leading Paediatricians, Paediatric Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists & Daycare Educators without paid endorsement.

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    Dr Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly) | Leading Paediatrician

    Choosing your baby’s first walker shoes can feel overwhelming — with so many options and opinions out there, how do you know what’s actually best for growing feet? We sat down with paediatrician and father-of-three Dr Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly) to cut through the noise and share practical, expert-backed advice. From when babies truly need shoes, to what features support healthy development (and which styles to avoid), here’s what parents should know before buying their little one’s first pair.

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  • Elise Adams | Senior Podiatrist

    BHSc (Podiatry) Senior Podiatrist,
    SolePod, NSW

    “My daughter has been wearing SOHLS for years now and absolutely loves them! As both a mum and a podiatrist, I’m a big believer in allowing children to be barefoot as much as possible to support their natural foot development as they grow. SOHLS are designed to mimic that barefoot feeling, while still providing the protection little feet need. I recommend them for their easy-on design, wide toe box, super-flexible sole, removable insoles and range of styles to suit every little one.”

    @thesolepod
    thesolepod.com.au

  • Ali Day | Senior Physiotherapist

    (B. Phty, APAM) Director &
    Author of The Baby Playbook

    "As a mum on the Gold Coast, I want shoes that are easy to get on and off and easy to wash. As a paediatric physio, my checklist runs a little deeper. I'm looking at flexibility through the sole, a wide toe box, a firm supportive heel and a flat, protective base. When I came across Little SOHLS, it was nice to find a shoe that works for both sides of me, practical enough for everyday mum life by the beach and considered enough to meet my physio standards."

    @littleonesphysio
    The Baby Playbook

  • Joey Peppas | Occupational Therapist

    "As a paediatric OT, my passion is to ensure children are able to participate in their daily activities in way that is functional and promotes healthy development. Little SOHLS tick all these boxes through supporting healthy foot development in their wide-toe and lightweight design!"

    @otwithjoey
    Milestones Kids Therapy Hub

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  • Free Shipping

    Standard shipping for all AUS and NZ orders over $120

  • 30 Day Returns

    We've got you covered because we know little feet can be difficult!

  • Loved Worldwide

    We ship worldwide so our SOHLS can reach more little soles.

  • Quality Gaurantee

    If something’s not quite right, we’ll send you a fresh pair – no fuss, no stress.

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  • Mimics barefoot walking

    Our SOHLS® baby and toddler shoes help your little ones move with ease. Our flexible, lightweight soles give first walkers and older toddlers the freedom to run, climb and explore.

  • Healthy foot development

    Our SOHLS® baby and toddler shoes support healthy foot development with our wide toe design. Plus best bit – the wide toe also comes with a protective casing guarding against bumps and scrapes along the way.

  • Machine washable

    Cute and practical! Simply throw your pair of SOHLS® baby and toddler shoes straight in the washing machine at the end of the day for them to come out looking brand new again.

FAQs

DO YOU OFFER RETURNS?

Yes – we offer 30-day returns (from the date of order) on all Little SOHLS® purchases (excluding Final Sale items).

For extra peace of mind, you can add Checkout+ at checkout. For $3.98, Checkout+ includes:

– Unlimited FREE exchanges for 30 days
– FREE return shipping
– 110% store credit if your size or style is out of stock
– Shipping protection for lost, stolen or damaged parcels

During promotional and sale periods, returns are eligible for store credit only.

If Checkout+ is not selected, returns are still accepted within 30 days, however return shipping costs and a small reshipment fee for exchanges will apply.

For full details, including FAQs, please visit our returns portal here.
ARE YOUR SHOES WATERPROOF?

Our Slip-on and Velcro SOHLS are not waterproof. They are made out of a polyester knit fabric which are faster drying than others on the market. Like any children's shoes when stomped around in water or mud, we would recommend taking them off your children's feet if irritation occurs.

Our new SOHLS jellies are 100% waterproof and have been designed with a durable, soft PVC to withstand water play.
WHEN ARE YOU RESTOCKING?

Our favourite question! Whilst some of our stock remains low, rest assured we always have new deliveries coming in. Sign up to our mailing list to be first to know when new sizes and colours are landing!
DO YOU STOCK THESE IN-STORE?

We sure do! You can check out our stockists here across NSW and VIC!

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 371 reviews.

I highly recommend these shoes. The communication was great, ordering was easy & they arrived quickly. We will definitely be buying more for our Grandchildren! Thank you

Elizabeth H. 5/5 Verified

3rd paired we have purchased we absolutely love them

Kiarne M. 5/5 Verified

Our little sohls are perfect for indoor & outdoor and my daughter absolutely LOVES them

Kiarne M. 5/5 Verified

Great shoes, had to return them due to size. Return process was super simple. Daughter wears these as her daily shoes.

Khoder A. 5/5 Verified

My son wears these permanent to kindy and LOVES them ! They are easy for him to pop on independently and I love that it is supporting his feet grow

Wade O. 5/5 Verified

Love them. Look cute and works perfectly

Samantha W. 5/5 Verified

Great toddler shoes!

Blanka N. 5/5 Verified

great shoes

Eva S. 5/5 Verified

Have purchased these shoes multiple times and love them for my girl. Only small issue I have this time around is about the look of the black ones. In the past the black ones had black Velcro.. The latest pair I purchased has white Velcro which just sticks out like a sore thumb if your child has wider feet for example and so the strap doesn’t cover completely. Just not as aesthetically pleasing. Otherwise great functional shoe that is comfortable for my toddler and easy for her to put on and take off herself.

Lyreen S. 4/5 Verified

These shoes are great for my fresh one year old who started walking at 10 months! She’s a busy body and other similar shoes never stayed on long for her adventures. The addition of the velcro strap just makes them the ultimate baby / toddler shoe. Size chart was also very accurate.

Ella H. 5/5 Verified

We’ve absolutely loved our Little Sohls shoes! They have been the perfect shoes for my toddler. The wide toe box gives little feet plenty of room to move and develop naturally, while still feeling supportive and secure. They’re incredibly lightweight, and so easy to put on and take off, which makes life so much easier when you have a busy toddler. One of my favourite features is that they’re machine washable, so they come up looking brand new after all of our outdoor adventures. I’ve tried other toddler shoes before, but they would constantly slip off. Little Sohls are made so well they stay on securely while still being comfortable for little feet. Not only are they practical and great for growing feet, but they’re also aesthetically designed and go with everything. My toddler absolutely loves wearing them, and they’ve become our go to shoes for every day.

Melis F. 5/5 Verified

Loving our little sohls we gave to our little boy for his first birthday. They arrived in lovely packaging and the butter yellow colour looks very cute with all his outfits and looks brand after a day at the park and being thrown in the wash. He is walking really well in them, and we haven’t had any issues putting them on his feet. We have already bought earth stone brown in the next size ready to go for when he grows out of them.

Juliet R. 5/5 Verified

Bought these for my grand daughter who loves purple and doesn’t like wearing shoes but she is very happy to wear these

Rachel A. 5/5 Verified

Excellent quality and easy to get the right size using the printed fitting guide. Great for a first walker

Taylah C. 5/5 Verified

Easy for my girl to put the shoes on and off, which is great for her kindy days where they encourage them to be able to do it themselves. Socks are super cute too

Kelly M. 5/5 Verified

I'm impressed with the quality. My grandson loves the look and comfort. Very happy.

Michael T. 5/5 Verified

Perfect fit

Melanie B. 5/5 Verified

I really wanted good shoes once my little one started to walk that were easy for her to walk in that were like her walking bare foot and these have done just that. They are great for her she is able to walk as if she walks bare foot were as other shoes have not done that. They are also really cute

Nicole K. 5/5 Verified

We’ve been fans of the SOHLS shoes since our little man started walking but never looked at the socks until we had the option to get some for free as part of a promotion they were running. BEST PROMOTION EVER! We now have a nice collection of SOHLS socks and shoes.

Karien M. 5/5 Verified

Love them!! Perfect for a toddler who is very busy

Bonnie T. 5/5 Verified

Love the shoes and the socks. My 14-month old gets so excited to put them on.

Dominique S. 5/5 Verified

This is my second order (and 5-6th pair) - the perfect shoe for little walkers. Have decided to go for a neutral this time but love the colours.

Emily K. 5/5 Verified

Not only are the gorgeous but they are perfect for our little crawler.

Ali W. 5/5 Verified

We have purchased multiple pairs of these shoes for our son but this is our daughters first pair. We are in love. The colour is divine and they are perfect for our little lady who is almost on the move.

Ali W. 5/5 Verified

Great shoes. Very flexible and comfortable for our daughter - she loves them.

James P. 5/5 Verified

It’s very nice material and quality. It also fits well and looks aesthetic.

L K. 5/5 Verified

Good quality shoes

Kirsty K. 5/5 Verified

This is our second time buying these exact shoes but this time in the next size. These shoes are so versatile and look amazing with any outfit. My almost three year old only needs these and a cream/white pair because they are machine washable and are great from a muddy park day to going out for dinner. Our son has large and wide feet for his age. These fit him beautifully and dont crush his toes or feet. And he can also put them on himself with the easy Velcro tab. We love these shoes. And we will be using them for our daughter when she gets bigger. The quality is so good they are still looking great after daily wear.

Ali W. 5/5 Verified

We are so in love with these beautiful socks. Our 8 month old is on the move and they not only help her grip but do so in absolute style. The designs on the whole pack are just adorable and the quality is amazing.

Ali W. 5/5 Verified

Absolutely fantastic. My 14month old was struggling to walk in other shoes and would pull off his socks. I was worried the Velcro would be a bad choice, but he doesnt try undo them at all! They're nice and snug. Super easy to walk in. They also feel really comfy, wish I could get a pair for work hahaha!

Kobe H. 5/5 Verified

These shoes are better than I was expecting. My daughter is so comfortable and stable in them. So so easy to put on and off. And amazing that they can be put in the washing machine. Love them!

Amy G. 5/5 Verified

Love the extended range of sizes for kids that want to continue wearing a barefoot style shoe well into toddlerhood :). The trending styles and colours make it fun for them too. Thank you for helping us protect our babies feet while still remaining stylish.

Abigayle E. 5/5 Verified

Perfect shoe for my 20 month old. Soft, breathable and easy to get on and off. Love!

Imogen R. 5/5 Verified

Very nice and great quality

Sarah O. 5/5 Verified

Great quality. Love the thought that went into creating these shoes

Sarah O. 5/5 Verified

So lightweight but good quality

Sarah O. 5/5 Verified

Good fit. True to size

Sarah O. 5/5 Verified

So cute love these for summer

Sarah O. 5/5 Verified

Great shoe, high quality

Sarah O. 5/5 Verified

These shoes are amazing for our little ones. Love the darker colors as it hides the stains better haha

Gurli R. 5/5 Verified