Michiel Slaats, CEO and owner of Shoesme International BV, states:
"We are incredibly proud to bring Kipling Footwear back to market. Kipling is a powerful brand with a loyal customer base. Alongside the classic styles, we are introducing a refreshed look that aligns perfectly with the brand’s spirit. Over the past few months, we have worked closely with Kipling - VF Corporation to develop this new strategy, fully aligned with Kipling’s philosophy: 'Live Light’."

The Kipling Footwear Summer 2026 collection will be available for ordering starting July 1, 2025.

About Shoesme International BV
A world of walking comfort, perfect fit thanks to our proprietary Shoesme lasts and soles, premium materials, and on-trend designs—this is what Shoesme stands for. Curious about our origins and what drives us? Here’s our story.

The First Steps of Shoesme
Founder Michiel Slaats noticed that children's shoes were primarily designed using width measurements and rigid soles, without considering the different developmental stages of a child’s foot. In 1999, Shoesme was born—becoming the first brand to develop baby and children's footwear tailored to the specific phases of foot development. Shoesme began with BABY-PROOF® pre-walkers, designed for those very first steps. While most baby shoes came in navy or brown, Shoesme launched stylish seasonal collections aligned with fashion trends—without compromising on responsibility, thanks to the patented BABY-PROOF® studded sole.

Big in Small Sizes
Shoesme has continued to surprise the market with fresh concepts and innovations. The original BABY-PROOF® shoes have evolved into BABY-PROOF® Smart styles, featuring a unique tread sole. Over the years, the collection has expanded with multiple concepts for babies and toddlers already on the move.
Over the past 24 years, Shoesme has grown into the go-to brand for small sizes. We take great pride in the fact that thousands of children have taken their first steps in Shoesme footwear. From a niche brand, Shoesme has become an international player, with over 500 points of sale, 7 brand stores, a successful webshop, and a rapidly growing number of shop-in-shop locations.

A Market Gamechanger
With a new perspective on baby and children's shoes, Shoesme has become a gamechanger in the market. The success of our concepts hasn’t gone unnoticed—many other children’s shoe brands now take inspiration from Shoesme. While the look or name of their concepts may resemble ours, it’s the quality, fit, and thoughtful design that set us apart. For example, the patented sole of the BABY-PROOF® Smart line is the only sole on the market certified as safe for ages 0–3.
Shoesme stands for quality, innovation, and honest products. This is reflected in our use of high-quality leather, custom lasts, and uniquely designed soles. Learn more about the quality of Shoesme, or dive right into our extensive collection of sneakers, kids’ boots, sandals, rain boots, and more fun and stylish children’s shoes.


Curious about the latest collection from Kipling Footwear? Visit the showroom 474 on level 2 @ CAST from July 1, 2025.

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