Ricosta Alice | Black Leather | Middle Width

Looking for a smart leather school shoe that blends traditional buckle styling with the quick convenience of a touch-fastening strap?

The Ricosta Alice girls' leather school shoes offer the perfect mix of style, durability, and comfort, making them a standout choice for everyday uniform wear. Designed with premium leather uppers, these shoes provide a clean, matte finish that coordinates beautifully with any school uniform while standing up to the rigors of the school term.

The clever highlight of the Alice model is its fastening: it features an adjustable rip-tape strap hidden beneath a traditional false buckle. This design gives children total independence when getting ready in the morning and a secure, custom fit, without the hassle of fiddly buckles.

Engineered with soft leather linings and a flexible PU (polyurethane) outer sole, these shoes keep feet cushioned and supported through active classroom and playground hours. Complete with fully removable textile insoles, they are highly adaptable, making it simple to gain a bit of extra volume or insert a custom orthotic insole.

Prefer a high-gloss finish? View the Ricosta Alice Medium Width Patent Version here.

Key Features of the Ricosta Alice Leather

• Clever False Buckle Closure: Features a quick-release hook-and-loop rip-tape strap masquerading as a classic metal buckle for a smart, traditional aesthetic.
• Premium Matte Leather: Supple, high-grade genuine leather uppers adapt naturally to growing feet while offering durable school wear.
• Orthotic-Friendly: Removable and washable textile insoles pull out easily to accommodate orthotic inserts.
• Lightweight, Flex-Zone PU Sole: The injected polyurethane outsole provides superb traction on wet playgrounds and excellent shock absorption to protect joints.
• Standard Middle Fitting: Thoughtfully sculpted shoe profile tailored to perfectly fit average-width feet.

Why Our In-Store Shoe Fitters Recommend the Alice

At our shops in Bourne and Stamford, our professional shoe fitters regularly highlight the Ricosta Alice for families who need a smart yet practical option.

• Traditional Style, Modern Speed:  The false buckle straps give a classic, smart look, but teachers appreciate the quick rip-tape transition for independent changing after PE.
• Exceptional Construction: Direct-injection moulding bonds the upper directly to the sole without glue, drastically lowering the risk of split toes during cold, wet winter months.
• Breathable Everyday Comfort: The combination of natural leather uppers and linings helps minimise sweat accumulation, keeping socks fresh.