The 'Bo' is pronounced 'Bow' or Bo' and the 'bux' is pronounced 'bucks'.

Bobux Original shoes are proudly made at our production facility in Auckland, New Zealand, Aotearoa, the mystical land of the Long White Cloud.

The founder of the Company Chris Bennett, an Architect from New Zealand, designed the Original Bobux shoes in 1989 for his baby daughter Chloe. He invented the innovative funky design concept of the bobux shoes and introduced them to the World in 1991. Since their introduction, imitators have copied the Original Bobux shoe design with the original elastic ankle strap closure, however the inventor stills consider theses copies as the' ultimate form of flattery'. Read More...

Allowing babies to walk barefoot in the first year helps them develop good toe gripping and muscular strength. While being barefoot is best for a baby, sometimes it isn't practical. Bobux has chosen the highest quality leather that is flexible, soft and breathable. The soft sole allows freedom of movement while protecting against injury.

Generally we introduce new designs twice a year.

We welcome your creative idea: please email your ideas to design@bobux.com.

At Bobux we recognize the importance of recycling; we encourage you to recycle the cardboard insert at your local recycling facility. The "clear view" packaging is totally recyclable (class 3) and therefore we encourage you to put it out with your other recycle material.  The packaging can also be used in a variety of ways.  Here are some suggestions:

Also, the filler used in the packaging of our shoes is acid-free, unbleached tissue paper iand is recyclable and friendly on the environment. 

This innovative fabric, developed by Bobux in New Zealand, combines two natural fibres - pure New Zealand Merino wool on the outside for warmth and ultra soft pure cotton on the inside, to produce the softest purest fabric for babies in the world.
Read more About Bobux Mercot

It is more than just a unique blend of pure New Zealand Merino Wool and cotton. It is in fact two fabrics in one consisting of soft, fine, non-itch New Zealand Merino wool on the outside and soft pure natural cotton on the inside. The perfect fabric to be in touch with a baby's delicate, new-born skin.

Bobux Mercot is truly the ideal fabric for all seasons and can be worn by babies all year round. The fabric is very light weight yet provides excellent protection against the cold in winter, and due to Bobux Mercot's ability to breathe, helps keep baby's cool in Summer.

Bobux Mercot should be machine washed inside out on a gentle cycle. No whitening or bleaching agents should be used when washing. Do not use Napisan or Drive which contain bleach. For best results only use an approved wool wash detergent. An easy way to choose cleaning agents suitable for Mercot is to purchase anything labelled with a Woolmark or Fernmark. Mercot is best line-dried in shade if possible. Alternatively, Bobux Mercot can be machine dried in your dryer on its lowest heat setting. For stain removal Bobux garments can use Wonder Soap or any spray-on cleaners such as Friend. No products used to clean Mercot garments should contain any enzymes.

Bobux has taken great care to ensure a comfortable, secure fit for every child. If the ankle band of the shoes or booties is too loose or too snug, the elastic can be adjusted or replaced quickly and easily by you or a local alteration shop.

Like Bobux shoes, the socks are natural. Made from pure combed cotton that allows little feet to breathe and absorb moisture in summer.  They can be worn with Bobux shoes for added warmth in winter.

They use the same fabric technology as Bobux Elco with the 'built in' memory that ensures the socks have a snug fit, are easy to put on and they stay on.
Read more About Bobux Elco socks.

The socks can be included with all other garments for normal machine washing and drying.

Yes. Bobux uses only genuine Eco-leather that is soft, flexible, and comfortable against your child's delicate skin. The soles are made from durable suede that is skid-resistant, which helps prevent your toddler from falling on slippery surfaces.  Read more..

At Bobux, we care most about protecting children. That is why we ensure the leather used to make Bobux products conforms to the most stringent and applicable guidelines world-wide.
Genuine Bobux Eco-leather is used in all Bobux Originals footwear. As far as we are aware our shoes are the only brand that conforms to and exceeds recognised International safety standards including BS 5665 : EN 71 Part 3 and Japanese Industrial Standard JIS L1041.
In 2005 Bobux gained endorsement and the right to display the highly respected German TUV logo on all its footwear products.
Read more about Bobux leather safety standards...

Mercino by bobux is the ultimate 100% fine fibre Merino wool for outerwear using the latest technology from Bobux to provide a finish and 'feel' so soft and silky but without the prickle and itch often associated with traditional wool fibre, ideal for babies with delicate, sensitive skin.
Read more about Mercino

Children's feet grow very fast so remember to check your baby's feet often. It is important to allow at least one finger's width from the end of the longest toe to the tip of the shoe or 1/4 to 1/2" (1/2- 1 cm) extra when selecting footwear size. If your child wears socks inside Bobux shoes or booties, you may want to allow extra room.

Bobux has created a sizechart available online that allows you to measure your child's foot in order to purchase the correct size.  Please click here to view and print off the sizing guide. 

If the Bobux label is on the right hand side of the shoe it indicates a right handed shoe. The left hand shoe like wise has the label on the left hand side.

The easiest way is to insert two fingers on either side of the ankle and stretch the elastic wide. Then scoop your baby's toes into the front of the footwear and hook the back of the footwear around the ankle.

Because Bobux products are made out of soft leather, every fit varies, depending on the child's feet. Therefore it is difficult to provide an accurate measurement of the shoes' and booties' width.

At this time, Bobux offer larger sizes up to 9XL in certain styles available overseas.  Within New Zealand and Australia sizes up to 5XL (5 years) in certain styles are available for purchase.   Buy bobux giant sizes...

Either way.  In colder months a pair of socks worn inside the shoes will add a little extra warmth.  The elasticized ankle band also helps to keep socks on.  Click here to buy socks.

Both shoes are ideal for indoor and light outdoor use. Please note that Bobux products are not waterproof and should only be used in dry conditions when outdoors. Also, because Bobux products are made with genuine leather and suede, rough outside surfaces can wear them out prematurely.

Yes, you can periodically machine-wash them in cold water. Wash them separately, as dark color may bleed. Partially dry your Bobux shoes on a low setting in the dryer, then reshape them and let air-dry completely.  For regular upkeep and extended wear, hand wash with mild detergent or spot clean using mild detergent and a damp cloth.  For best results use a normal leather cleaner.

Sometimes the darker leathers run when the shoes come in contact with excessive moisture.  If this happens, wash and thoroughly dry the footwear a couple of times before using them again. If this does not help, we will gladly exchange them.

If you have any questions regarding any of the Bobux products, please email us.