Bobux’s AW26 School collection is its biggest yet, and the timing could not be better. Think an expanded barefoot range, sizing that finally stretches to keep pace with growing feet, and shoes engineered to survive a full term of playground abuse without missing a beat. From the first day of Reception right through to the tween years, this is the edit that has growing feet properly covered. Here are the standout styles worth adding to the cart before the school run creeps up.
The Edit
Ripley
Sporty, practical and endlessly wearable, Ripley pairs breathable premium leather with two easy-adjust straps and a protective leather toe cap. A flexible sole means natural movement is never compromised. Available in Barefoot and Next Gen.
Hula
A Mary-Jane with staying power. Hula is crafted from soft, breathable leather with a padded collar and leather lining for comfort that lasts right through to home time, while the toe cap and rugged sole handle whatever the playground throws at it. In black leather and patent. Available in Barefoot and Next Gen.
Trek
For the child who treats the school run like an expedition. Two hook-and-loop straps make Trek easy to get on and secure, while a durable rubber sole adds proper grip. Stylish enough for the classroom, tough enough for the field. Available in Barefoot and Next Gen.
Neox
A timeless lace-up gets a barefoot upgrade. Neox is built in premium, breathable leather with a removable insole for a custom fit, plus a flat sole and wide toe-box designed for natural movement. A year-round staple. Available in Barefoot and Next Gen.
Evo
A hero of the Alpha collection, Evo brings classic lace-up styling together with proper barefoot performance, so feet move freely from the first bell to the last. Barefoot only.
Prime
Leather sneakers with a modern edge. Prime’s lace-up design fastens with an easy-to-use adjustable strap, ideal for small fingers still mastering their laces, and sits on a durable rubber sole made for active school days. Barefoot only.
Trail
Part boot, part barefoot hero. A zip closure and elastic gusset make Trail simple to get on, while the rubber sole delivers the grip needed to feel confident on any surface. Soft leather throughout. Available in Barefoot and Next Gen.
Becky
A classic T-Bar, reimagined for barefoot comfort. Becky is crafted from premium leather with a removable insole, so every child gets the fit they need for all-day, all-terrain wear. Barefoot only.
Bubbles
The T-bar that does double duty. Bubbles comes with a removable grosgrain bow that slides on and off the strap, switching effortlessly from smart school shoe to something a little more playful. Padded ankle collar and scuff-resistant toe caps included. In black leather and patent.
Skipper
A Mary-Jane with a little whimsy. Skipper’s soft, premium leather comes finished with subtle dragonfly embroidery, while a single adjustable strap keeps mornings quick and a durable, flexible sole keeps movement natural.
Scoot
Sporty, cool and entirely uniform-appropriate. Scoot’s soft leather build and two adjustable straps make this a school sneaker that’s as easy to get on as it is to keep on.
Bestie
Delicate detailing meets everyday durability. Bestie is a timeless Mary-Jane built for the playground, with an adjustable strap that makes it easy for little hands to manage solo.
Jacks
Built for running, skipping and everything in between. Jacks has dual adjustable straps for an easy fit, a scuff-resistant toe cap and a tough, flexible sole that moves from morning bell to home time.
Tagger
Premium leather that breathes, a simple secure strap and an embossed football design down the side. Tagger is the pick for football-mad feet that need all-day comfort without sacrificing style.
Jodhpur II Kid+
A Bobux classic. Jodhpur II combines an elastic gusset with a kid-friendly zip for a snug, effortless fit, plus a durable, scuff-resistant toe cap and a non-marking sole built for every hop, skip and jump.
Every pair in the collection is built around Bobux’s ultra-durable Kid+ Rubber Sole, a removable memory foam innersole and a custom last designed for a truly refined fit. There’s even a dedicated space for a name label, because the shoes that go to school should be the ones that come home again too. Karen Strickland, Bobux’s lead product designer, sums it up simply: parents wanted more barefoot options and sizes that last longer, so that’s exactly what the brand has delivered for AW26.
Shop the full School By Bobux collection at bobux.co.uk.
This article has been written by City Kids editors in partnership with Bobux.
