our materials

the science behind our little shoes is in the materials that we use

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When you choose turtl, you're not just purchasing quality footwear – you're actively supporting the cleanup of our oceans and safeguarding precious marine life.

recycled with Repreve®

The plastic bottles most at risk from entering our oceans are sourced and spun into the yarn that creates our play shoe socks.

breathable

Knitted withTruSpring technology, which will not only help them stay on but will allow their little feet to breathe.

flexible

The flexibility of our Repreve® fabric encourages healthy foot development and means they’re free to run as much as they want.

machine washable

A little joy to the ears of all parents - our Repreve® knitted socks are machine washable. Curious feet are free to run as much as they want.

the Repreve® process

1. Post consumer bottles are collected and flaked

2. Bottle flakes are formed into Repreve® chips

3. Repreve® chips are extruded into Repreve® yarn

4. Eco-friendly turtl socks are made from the recycled Repreve® yarn

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made with BLOOM

Algae reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions and recirculates clean water back into the environment to restore ecosystems.

We've collaborated with BLOOM to create our soles and removable insoles from algae foam.

slip resistant

Algae foam slip-resistant soles are designed with a turtle shell patterned tread to protect little ankles and toes.

breathable

Algae foam perforated, removable insoles to help keep your little ones fresh and comfortable.

flexible

The soft algae foam soles support healthy bone development and natural growth.

the BLOOM process

1. Harvested algae is made into a paste and dried

2. Algae flakes are formed when dried with heat

3. BLOOM blends the Algae flakes into a powder

4. Algae powder is combined with polymers to create pellets

5. BLOOM pellets are converted in foam for our eco-friendly soles and insoles

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Customer reviews

"so easy to get on"

Amazing, especially when my two want to go off on adventures! The shoes really are a holiday essential, so easy to get on (which when you have to do everything twice it really helps 😂).

@harriot_and_thejonestwins

"being able to wash them is a massive bonus"

We love these play shoes! My little guy gets into everything and is always mucky, so being able to wash the shoes is a massive bonus - and they dry really fast!

@mamafluffbum

"we LOVE them!"

Our little girl gave the water shoes a run for their money, and they more than lived up to the challenge! They allowed her to paddle confidently with grip on the soles, and looked so cool too!

@mimi_model_nens

"barefoot friendly"

I only buy barefoot friendly shoes for my toddler - the flexible thin sole and wider than normal width, means her foot can expand, flex and grow without being constricted.

@peanuts_adventures_andme

"all children should have a pair!"

My son has been wearing his play shoes for nursery and he has been complimented on them every time we’ve been out. His key worker said all children should have a pair!

@rachylou7

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"I can't rave about them enough"

Seriously, I can’t rave about them enough really. My stories and photos have my daughter in them probably 75% of the time! They're just ideal for every day use.

@ayorkshiremama

"very easy to put on and off"

Kaya loved them in the garden. He was so comfy and they were very easy for him to put on and off with very little help. I think it will help him learn how to put his shoes on and off by himself too.

@funlife_with_kaya

"perfect!"

Our beach trip was a great test for these all-rounders! Susie was able to get her feet wet in the sea without bother and without sharp stones hurting her feet. Perfect.

@anna_and_susie

"would 100% recommend"

They’re durable and washed in the machine amazingly. Literally the handiest things to have round the house for him to throw on for any task. Would 100% recommend!!

@liv_a_liddle