Our Journey: Building Shoes for Growing Feet .
It all started in 2022 when Nikhil noticed something curious: despite buying eight pairs of shoes for his son, Rayansh, he hardly wore most of them and they just stayed in the closet, unworn, until he outgrew them." This sparked a two-year journey into the kids' footwear industry.
Why ?
Nikhil discovered that most shoes for children are either miniature versions of adult shoes or flashy, cartoon-themed options. Neither prioritise the unique needs of growing feet.
The Worrying Fact !
Throughout this journey, Nikhil consulted top podiatrists and orthopaedic paediatricians from multiple countries, spoke with leading podiatric association heads, and engaged thousands of parents and kids. What he realised was simple but alarming: while we worry about kids outgrowing shoes, we often overlook the critical role footwear plays in the healthy development of their feet.
The ill Effects
Flat feet, ingrown toenails, bacterial infections, heel pain, and pigeon toes are just a few of the foot issues that could be prevented with the right footwear — but there’s little awareness around this.
Things Need To Change !
Now, with his daughter Amaira growing up, Nikhil was driven to create a shoe designed specifically for kids from the ground up. Shoes that support healthy foot development, without compromising on style or comfort.
Buds was born with a mission: to create quality, stylish footwear that supports the natural, healthy growth of children’s feet. We’ve just launched our first collection—shoes that are everything kids need for healthy development, plus a bit of fun and adventure in every step.