PLAE

About Plae

Previously a Designer for Puma and Adidas, Head Designer Ryan Ringholz has started a new revolution in kids trainers. Using technology usually reserved for elite athletes, Plae creates shoes designed especially for a child’s foot.

Because kids feet are always growing, their shoes should accommodate leaving the cartilage and fledgling bone room to grow its own way. The interchangeable tabs adjust to accommodate thinner, wider or thicker feet and nearly all Plae shoes can fit an AFO orthotic brace.

With their dynamic traction, little feet can feel the ground beneath them and get a grip on it. The rest is designed to elite athlete standards: super shock absorption, durable toe guards, and wicking, washable anti-microbial inserts.

With every shoe, Plae sources responsible, recycled, and non-toxic materials, and makes sure manufacturing.

What our customers say

like them because they are very comfy and soft inside. They are really light which means I run faster. I like the cool straps that I can change.

Charlie (age 8)

I like that I can do PE in them because they're so comfy and then after school in the park, the bottoms are grippy so I can climb really well

Edie (age 6)

The Range

View the styles available now from select stockists

MAX

EMME

CAMILLE

NOEL

ROAN

NAT

Why Plae?

Some of the features that make Plae shoes so good for kids

Pull Tab

makes it easy for little hands and fingers to get their shoes on.

Shock Absorption

removable ECO-ORTHOLITE® anti-microbial, anti-bacterial insole, made from castor beans, provides superior protection with renewable resources.

Custom Fit & Style

interchangeable tabs come in S,M,L,XL sizes to accommodate instep widths and allows kids to make it their own with different color, material and print options. Plae shoes also have the ability to fit AFO

Eco-Friendly

made in a solar powered, fair labour factory using recycled milk jugs (PET), ISO certified leathers, and water-based

Machine Washable*

for when kids get dirty.

Anatomical Form

specially engineered sole follows the natural contour of a child’s foot - which is mostly

Flexible Sole

promotes natural movement by allowing for a free range of movement.

Passive Traction

promotes natural movement by providing grip on loose earth without compromising contact on hard surfaces.

Toe Guard

protects both the foot and shoe from toe drag.