Materials

Materials we build kids' shoes from

Breathable meshes, durable synthetics, natural canvas, grippy rubber and cushioning foam - chosen and tuned for how children actually wear their shoes.

Upper, sole & lining

Browse the material families

Engineered mesh shoe material, close-up

Engineered mesh

Light, breathable knit-style uppers for warm-weather and active styles.

BreathableLightweightQuick-dry

Used in: Kids' sneakers, sports runners, sandals

PU / synthetic leather shoe material, close-up

PU / synthetic leather

Clean, structured uppers that hold colour and wipe clean: smart and durable.

DurableEasy-cleanColour-fast

Used in: School shoes, boots, sneakers

Cotton canvas shoe material, close-up

Cotton canvas

Casual natural-fibre uppers that print and brand beautifully.

PrintableCasualBreathable

Used in: Canvas shoes, promotional styles

Rubber / TPR outsole shoe material, close-up

Rubber / TPR outsole

Flexible, grippy outsoles tuned for the way children walk and play.

GrippyFlexibleHard-wearing

Used in: Across most families

EVA midsole foam shoe material, close-up

EVA midsole foam

Lightweight cushioning foam that softens every step without adding weight.

CushionedLightweightSupportive

Used in: Sports runners, sneakers

Textile lining shoe material, close-up

Textile lining

Soft, low-friction linings and footbeds for all-day comfort.

SoftLow-frictionComfortable

Used in: Across all families

Final materials are confirmed per style and market; test reports and compliance documents are available on request.

In the factory

From material to shoe

Flat-lay of kids' shoe material swatches
Swatches reviewed against your spec
Shelves of upper and outsole material rolls
Material stock ready for cutting
Die-cutting station for shoe uppers
Cut to pattern and checked for faults
Specify your build

Have a material or spec in mind?

Tell us the styles, target market and any test or compliance requirements. We propose the right materials and confirm them on a sample.