PLAYGROUND TO PARTY
A first-time mom came up with the idea for Baubles + Soles after she became frustrated by the need to buy multiple pairs of shoes for her daughter even though her daughter would outgrow them more quickly than she could wear them. The lightbulb moment came when she thought: "What if I could invent one shoe that could be worn from playground to party and styled with every single outfit in the wardrobe?"
Children’s feet grow so quickly that they often outgrow their shoes before they can wear them. The problem is further exacerbated when you have to buy multiple shoes to go with different outfits and occasions. When we had our first daughter, we became so frustrated by the problem that we had to find a solution. Together as a family, we spent nearly 2 years designing, engineering and testing a push-and-twist lock mechanism to enable us to do this. What’s more, the same lock is affixed to all of our shoes which means every bauble can be reused with successive shoe sizes and styles. Modern parenting is also made easier with quality handcrafted shoes that are made in America, machine washable, slip-resistant and fully recyclable.
BARING OUR SOLE
We designed the shoes with our daughter in mind - so we knew we had to create the best possible pair. The unique bio-based material is 45% soy by weight and 100% vegan.
Made in USA
According to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, 99.9% of children’s shoes sold in the US are imported. Our shoes travel 93% less than the average imported shoes. Baubles + Soles is proud to be a part of the 0.01%
Slip-Resistant
Designed for the growing feet, our slip-resistant shoes provide much-needed support to the early walker. Our soles are lightweight, flexible and extremely comfortable. The one-piece construction also means no toxic glue, no buttons, no Velcro and no buckles to fall apart and trip our little ones.
Machine Washable
We recognize that parents have busy lives, juggling life, work and kids. Our goal is to make the lives of modern parents as easy as possible. Each of our shoes are made with a strong, unique bio-based plastic compound that is machine washable and dishwasher safe.
EARTH + ANIMAL FRIENDLY
Our Shoes are Recyclable
The majority of shoes sold in America are not recyclable, and most that claim to be are really just shoe redistribution programs. At Baubles + Soles, we believe in closed-loop recycling to reduce the use of virgin material and to keep old shoes from becoming environmental waste.
100% vegan-friendly, our entire footwear line contains no animal skins or byproducts, and our shoes are not tested on animals. Most shoes that contain animal by-products. such as leather, are nearly impossible to recycle and end up polluting our landfills for hundreds of years.
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Mom-invented and inspired by her little girl - "We wanted to make the best possible pair of shoes for her."-
Interchangeable
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Bio-based material is strong yet soft and flexible for growing feet
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Made in USA
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Machine Washable + Dishwasher Safe
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Slip and Water-Resistant
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100% Recyclable + Non-toxic
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We recommend buying at least one size up to give your child time to grow into her shoes.
Our soles are made of a patented plastic blend called Microplast that is strong yet soft, lightweight, and flexible, perfect for the growing feet. Our Microplast material is made of a recyclable blend of plastics that is far superior than other plastics used in similar shoes and sandals.
FOR SHOES:
Our shoes are machine washable and 100% dishwasher safe.
FOR BAUBLES
We suggest wiping down your baubles with a warm wash cloth to keep them looking beautiful and new. We also like to use wet wipes as an easy way to clean our baubles. Please do not machine wash our pom pom baubles.
Order Processing Time:
Our shoes are made in America and made-to-order. Therefore, we typically ship 3 days after we receive an order. Orders placed are automatically imported into our shipping system by 7am the following day. Once your shoes are packaged and shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation from us via email.
US Shipping:
Our shipping charges are calculated based on your location for all orders placed within the Continental U.S. Shipping orders placed outside of the Continental U.S. will be calculated based on weight of package, shipping location, and other various DHL charges. Standard Ground shipments going to residential addresses will be sent and delivered via USPS or UPS.
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Shipping cost: |
Shipping time: |
$0.00-74.99 |
Calculated depending on zip code |
USPS or UPS Ground 5-7 business days |
$75.00 + |
Free Shipping in USA |
USPS or UPS Ground 5-7 business days |
Rest of world |
Based on weight + Service selected |
Economy: 7-14 business daysDHL 3-5 business days |
Please note that shipping times may vary based on the shipping location. The cost of customs, duties, taxes and returns are the responsibility of the receiver.
International Shipping:
We currently offer international shipping to 45 countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Brazil. Shipping rates and times vary by destination - see checkout page for details. Please note we are not responsible for lost packages during transit and international orders may be subject to import duties and fees, taxes, and other charges. All additional charges are the customer's responsibility. We do not collect any duties and or/taxes and we cannot predict what your charges may be. Once your order has shipped, we are unable to refund any shipping costs incurred should you not accept the customs charges. For more information, contact hello@baublesandsoles.com.
ABOUT OUR BAUBLES
We teamed up with a premier Canadian firm, Voth Engineering, to design a push-and-twist lock that is secure, functional and easy to use. The baubles easily attach with an insert-push-and-twist mechanism and can withstand a 30lbs. pull-force.
A "bauble" means a trinket or treasure
By changing out our shoes with different baubles, you can change the entire look of the shoe and style with many different outfits. Some baubles are educational (baby's first animals), while others have a comedic slant. Buy a handful of baubles or collect them all!
CHARITY
SOLE GIVING
Our founders have spent the last decade advocating to protect and educate street-working children and their families. We donate 20% of profits to support Senhoa Foundation in their efforts to protect those most at risk of exploitation.
our brand philosophy
EMPOWERING OUR CHILDREN WITH THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE
We are inspired by the philosophy of empowering children to make their own decisions. In our branding, you see Boo Boo and her balloons, which evoke the idea of allowing children to be whoever they want to be and travel to wherever they want to go. On the other end, the lighthouse is an enduring symbol of support and guidance - a beacon in the dark and a way to find home. This is symbolic of the parent/ child relationship. As they grow and travel to new and wondrous places, parents will always be there, supporting their children and providing guidance. This is true of life choices. And it is also true of which shoe bauble they want to wear that day. :)
