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Premium leather with a protective coating — water-repellent, scuff-resistant leather toe-cap.
Soft leather lining.
Double rip-tape fastening, with adjustable hook-and-loop straps.
Flexible non-marking rubber sole.
Podiatrist approved, child-safe and non-toxic, EU REACH tested.
Not every child wants a traditional school shoe and for those who don't, the Bobux Ripley is a genuinely strong alternative. A leather school trainer with a sporty silhouette, the Ripley brings casual, everyday style to the school run without compromising on the things that matter: fit, durability and foot-friendly construction.
Designed for the Kid+ stage (ages 4–8), the Ripley is built from premium full-grain leather with a protective coating that makes it naturally water-repellent and scuff-resistant so it holds up to playground life without needing constant attention. A leather toe cap provides reinforced protection right where it's needed most, and a soft leather lining keeps feet breathing comfortably from the first bell to the last. The hook-and-loop strap fastening means no laces to fuss with children can get them on and off independently, which matters more than it might seem across a full school day.
Underfoot, a flexible non-marking rubber sole, made with natural rubber, supports natural movement and provides high-grip traction for active children. The construction is designed to move with the foot, rather than against it, which is exactly what Bobux's Kid+ stage is built around.
Podiatrist approved, child-safe, non-toxic and tested to EU REACH standards, the Ripley is the kind of school shoe parents can feel confident about and the kind kids will actually want to put on in the morning.
At WJ French & Son, our fitting team can help make sure you're choosing the right size for your child's foot, particularly worth doing with a leather school shoe, where fit from day one makes a real difference to comfort and how long the shoe lasts.
Visit us in Southampton for a fitting, use our size guide when ordering online, or call our team on 02380 226542 for advice before you buy. WJ French and Son with over 200 years of fitting experience.
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Delivery
UK standard delivery is free for orders over £75 and a charge of £4.25 will be applied for any order £75 or less. We use Royal Mail Tracked 48 for standard delivery which normally takes 2-3 days.
Next Day delivery is available for £5.99.
For same day dispatch with all delivery methods, order before 2:30 pm GMT, except for Saturdays where you must place your order before 11:30 am GMT.
No orders will be posted out on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
We are currently not taking orders for international delivery.
Returns
We offer a Royal Mail service for returns. For more information please click here.
Items must be in their original condition and returned within 28 days of receiving them. Return to our Southampton store or post them back to us with your returns form enclosed.
Upon receipt of your return, a £4.25 charge will be deducted from your total refund amount.
