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Start Rite introduces ‘friends like these’ for SS26, a collection celebrating friendship and inclusivity, akin to its footwear collection providing support, comfort and confidence for all little feet.
As the leading expert in children’s fitted footwear, Start-Rite creates podiatrist-approved, intelligent footwear informed by science and nature. The SS26 collection adapts with age-appropriate biomechanics to support the child through their physical development stages.

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Our carefully crafted super-soft leather Squish shoes feature a secure, adjustable rip-tape fastening to keep them firmly in place. In dusky green with pretty daisy embroidery, they provide lasting comfort with padded ankles and cushioned insoles, while a lightweight sole encourages natural movement.
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Feet will look summery in our cream Squish T-bar shoes, decorated with sweet strawberry embroidery. Super-soft leather, padded ankles, cushioned insoles, and breathable mesh linings ensure comfort, while scuff-proof toe and heel bumpers protect tiny feet during all their explorations.
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Made with the wiggliest of pre-walkers’ toes in mind, these super-soft nubuck and leather shoes have a secure, adjustable rip-tape fastening to keep them firmly in place. In gorgeous denim blue with an adorable duck motif on top, they feature padded ankles and cushioned insoles for lasting comfort, plus a lightweight sole that enables maximum sensory feedback. A scuff-resistant bumper fully protects tiny toes as they crawl.
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Expertly engineered for maximum comfort, our Cub pre-walker shoes are crafted from the soft nubuck, with padded ankle support and cushioned insoles for day-long wearability. The flexible sole and wide adjustable rip-tape fastening ensure uninhibited movement, while scuff-proof heel and toe bumpers offer protection where it’s needed most. The cute, cuddly tiger design adds extra charm.
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For little cubs on the move, our navy leather and nubuck shoes are designed to combine comfort and style. Featuring charming bear details, padded ankles, cushioned insoles, and breathable mesh linings, these pre-walkers offer all-day comfort. The wide rip-tape straps ensure the shoes stay snugly in place, while the streamlined soles allow maximum sensory feedback to encourage confidence.
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Dusky green leather, delicate floral punch detail and sweet scalloped edges make Eva a very pretty first steps shoe. As well as looking good, these shoes feel good too, thanks to padded ankles and cushioned insoles for lasting comfort. Extra toe and heel protection keeps them looking their best for longer, no matter how much playing, climbing and running they do.

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Eva is a truly pretty first steps shoe, with sweet scalloped edges and delicate flower detailing. Soft cream leather provides comfort and versatility, while the adjustable rip-tape fastening ensures a secure fit. Flexible soles support natural movement, and protective toe and heel bumpers keep tiny feet safe as they explore.
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Make a playful statement with our Eternal T-bar shoes. Soft taupe nubuck is accented with a fun faux leopard-inspired splash print and a celestial punch detail with metallic underlay creating a look that’s perfect for both playtime and special occasions. Flexible leather allows feet to move naturally, while padded ankles and breathable linings offer comfort all day. The adjustable rip-tape fastening makes them easy to put on and take off.
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The soft cream leather T-bar Eternal shoes have a contrasting gum sole, offering a modern take on a Start-Rite classic. Delicate celestial punch detail with metallic underlay adds subtle magic to every step, while padded ankles, cushioned insoles, and a flexible leather-lined sole ensure comfort. The adjustable rip-tape fastening gives a secure, precision fit for growing feet.
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Designed for first steps, our Duel shoes provide flexible, lightweight soles with strategically placed flex grooves for natural movement. Padded ankles and cushioned insoles support tiny feet, while the trainer-inspired navy leather design with a pop of color at the heel adds a fun, stylish touch. Protective toe and heel features keep feet safe and shoes looking great.
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Your little one will love these Duel shoes – perfect for exploring as they take their first steps. The floral design adds a touch of spring, with a navy nubuck and leather base pairing perfectly with any outfit. A double rip-tape fastening provides a snug fit and allows for quick, easy adjustment. There’s enhanced protection around the heel and toe, plus padded ankles for comfort – keeping tiny toes happy and healthy, whatever the adventure.
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These Duel shoes in shades of blue and off-white are built for kids who never stop moving. A lightweight sole encourages natural steps, twin rip-tape fastenings keep feet secure, and padded ankles with leather linings provide lasting comfort and support. Toe and heel protection ensures durability for all-day adventures.
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Tide in silver canvas takes active little feet from playground to party with ease. The lightweight sole allows natural movement, and the engineered tread gives excellent grip on any surface. Double rip-tape fastenings provide a secure, adjustable fit, while enhanced toe protection keeps toes safe. Vegan-friendly and machine washable at 30°C, these shoes are both practical and stylish.
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Little feet will love exploring in our cool and comfortable Tide navy canvas shoes. From beach days to tree climbing and sightseeing, these shoes provide a flexible sole, excellent grip, and enhanced toe protection. The gingham and strawberry detailing adds a quintessentially British picnic touch, while their vegan-friendly, machine-washable construction keeps them practical for everyday adventures
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Our Tide canvas shoes are dino-mite! Perfect for exploring, these cool canvas shoes feature a double rip-tape fastening fora comfortable fit and enhanced toe protection. The engineered tread ensures confident steps, and they’re machine washable at 30°C for easy cleaning.
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Our Tide canvas shoes are dino-mite! Perfect for exploring, these cool canvas shoes feature a double rip-tape fastening fora comfortable fit and enhanced toe protection. The engineered tread ensures confident steps, and they’re machine washable at 30°C for easy cleaning.
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There’s no hiding in these Tide canvas in khaki camouflage print. Perfect for muddy fields or days about town, the rubber toe provides protection while the lightweight sole keeps them comfortable all day. When they need a refresh, just pop them in the washing machine at 30°C.
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Our dusky pink Tide canvas are a contemporary and easy-to-style shoe for beach days and beyond, featuring a lightweight sole and engineered tread for grip on any surface. Double rip-tape fastenings provide an adjustable fit, and enhanced toe protection keeps toes safe. In a cute floral print, these vegan-friendly canvas shoes are machine washable at 30°C - a practical and pretty addition to any wardrobe.
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Our Tide canvas shoe in cream features a charming posy floral print for little feet. Whether they’re creating a bee habitat or tending the vegetable garden, these shoes provide confident steps with reinforced toe protection and excellent grip. Double rip-tape straps ensure a snug, adjustable fit, keeping the shoes securely in place on every adventure. Plus, they’re easy to keep fresh - simply machine wash at 30°C.
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Cool and classic, our Tide canvas shoes in black with white stripes and red trim are versatile for everyday wear. Double rip-tape straps ensure a secure, adjustable fit, while machine washability at 30°C keeps them looking fresh and smart.
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Magic can be found in every step with our vegan-friendly Lemonade unicorn canvas shoes. Designed with non-slip, durable and flexible lightweight soles for natural, easy movement on any terrain, they are finished with an eye-catching unicorn screen-printed design, and are machine washable at 30°C.

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These dusky pink Lemonade canvas shoes are lightweight, breathable, and perfect for summer adventures. The delightful flower print brings smiles to little faces, while durable soles are designed for all-terrain freedom. Machine washable at 30°C, these vegan-friendly shoes keep feet cool during the summer months and are easy to adjust with a simple rip-tape closure.

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Inspired by picnics and countryside charm, these Lemonade in denim-blue gingham single-bar canvas makes everyday play fun. The durable yet lightweight soles are flexible and non-slip, while the sweet strawberry embroidery adds a delicious finishing touch. To keep them clean and fresh, these vegan-friendly canvas shoes are machine washable at 30°C.

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Messy play approved! Bring on the fun in these washable first steps Wiggles by Start-Rite shoes. Navy canvas with pretty heart print and pink edging makes these shoes not only great to wear, but fun too. The direct moulded sole is lightweight and flexible. Please note this style is unboxed.
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A timeless T-bar silhouette in lightweight canvas, with a cool and modern digger print to inspire and engage the imagination of little girls and boys everywhere. These shoes are easy to get on and off thanks to the simple buckle, offering a secure and adjustable fit. Please note this style is unboxed.
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Jump on board for hours of digger and dumper fun! Your little one will love the yellow trucks on this Wiggles by Start-Rite pair and with secure double rip-tape fastenings they'll stay on feet all day long.
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Designed specifically for first walkers these red digger Wiggles by Start-Rite T-bar shoes are perfect for growing feet. Kids will love the fun digger design and you'll love that they're completely machine washable. These Wiggles canvas shoes are also lightweight, flexible and have removeable footbeds. Please note this style is unboxed.
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Exploring is what toddlers do best and these shoes let kids be kids. Featuring a fun construction inspired print, double rip-tape fastening and flexible soles these Wiggles by Start-Rite first walking shoes are lightweight, adjustable, washable and great to wear! Please note this style is unboxed.
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In a super cool navy camouflage print, they'll be nowhere to hide in these fun first walkers. Wiggles by Start-Rite are lightweight and machine washable to cope with everything your toddler throws at them. The T-bar buckle fastening allows for easy foot entry and an adjustable fit.
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This product qualifies for free standard delivery For machine washable canvas kicks, our camo print double bar Wriggles has nowhere to hide! Suitable for all terrains they are equipped with lightweight and flexible soles as well as soft footbeds to keep your little explorer moving in comfort.
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Getting ready for playtime in the sun has never been easier with our cute polka dot T-bar Wiggles shoes. Easily adjustable rip-tape fastening ensures a secure, child-precision fit. Made from machine washable materials with durable soles designed for all-terrain freedom. Please note this style is unboxed.
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Messy play approved! Bring on the fun in these washable first steps Wiggles by Start-Rite shoes. Blue canvas with white polka dot print makes these shoes not only great to wear, but fun too. The direct moulded sole is lightweight and flexible. Please note this style is unboxed.
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Getting ready for playtime in the sun has never been easier with our cute polka dot T-bar Wiggles shoes. Easily adjustable rip-tape fastening ensures a secure, child-precision fit. Made from machine washable materials with durable soles designed for all-terrain freedom. Please note this style is unboxed.
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These fabulous pink-on-pink Wiggles first walking shoes are play-ready. Quick and easy to get on and off, but also secure, thanks to the double rip-tape fastenings and fully machine washable to make any dropped snacks or drink stains disappear. Please note this style is unboxed.
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Pictured are the Squish style shoes from Start-Rite Shoes SS26 First Shoes collection.
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Pictured is the Tide 'style shoe in the Start-Rite Shoes SS26 canvas collection
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Pictured is the First Shoes 'Cub' style shoe in the Start-Rite Shoes SS26 collection
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Pictured is the Squish style shoe from Start-Rite Shoes SS26 First Shoes collection.
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Pictured is the Cub style shoes from Start-Rite Shoes SS26 First Shoes collection.
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Pictured are the Duel style shoes from Start-Rite Shoes SS26 First Shoes collection.
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Pictured are First Shoes from the new SS26 Start-Rite Shoes collection.
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Pictured L-R: Eternal and Eva style shoes from Start-Rite Shoes SS26 First Shoes collection.
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Pictured are the Tide style canvas shoes from Start-Rite Shoes SS26 collection.
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Pictured is the Tide style shoe in the Start-Rite Shoes SS26 canvas collection
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