The latest in shoe trends and fashion with Europe's number one online shoe store, Spartoo.

London, England -- (SBWire) -- 03/08/2011 -- Launched in 1973 by the Rautureau brothers, Pom d'Api (http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Pom-d-Api-b499.php) has made a name for themselves in the world of children's shoes (http://www.spartoo.co.uk/shoes-children.php) by always proposing creative and innovative models, all the while respecting the morphology of children's feet. Recognised immediately by professionals, the brand received the Oscar of Creativity at the Milan salon in 1974 and quickly became a design reference in the world of children's shoes.

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada (http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Agatha-Ruiz-b481.php) is a Spanish stylist that sees life as little moments of happiness. From her childlike illustrations and carefree designs, she has reinvented established fashion rules and you can now find her designs on clothing and shoes for children. The Agatha Ruiz universe will lead you on the path of the imaginary, towards a creative world, both enchanting and colourful.

Launched in 1913 in the south-west of France, Aster (http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Aster-b117.php) has quickly made a name for themselves thanks to the emblematic Dingo: a small, canvas shoe that has been recently updated into a cute leather sandal; it has become the brand's must-have model among their young clients. From inventions and innovations, Aster has quickly grown into one of the biggest children's brands.

Since 1947, GBB (http://www.spartoo.co.uk/GBB-b487.php) has put all their know-how and expertise at the service of children's shoes.

Very high-quality, their products are designed with respect to the characteristics of children's feet while ensuring comfort and excellent support. A leader in the children's shoe market, the brand creates, produces, and distributes shoes for children from 0 to 12 years old.

Founded in 2006, Spartoo is the leading French online shoe retailer with more than 400 brands (Reebok, Timberland, Geox, Converse, adidas, Birkenstock..) and more than 15,000 models (boots, trainers, flat shoes, court shoes, brogues, sandals..).

With an international presence (Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany), Spartoo is among one of the top 10 e-commerce websites behind La Redoute, 3suisses, (source: Médiametrie) and one of the top 10 fastest growing companies in Europe (source: Mediamomentum.co.uk).

Projected turnover 2011: 100 million Euros
Turnover 2010: 50 million Euros
Turnover 2009: 30 million Euros
Turnover 2008: 15 million Euros
Turnover 2007: 5 million Euros
More than 5 million unique visitors in December 2010 (Médiametrie, Europe).
Top 10 fashion e-commerce sites behind La Redoute, 3suisses (Médiametre, Europe,2010)
Top 10 fastest growing companies in Europe (Mediamomentum.co.uk, 2009)
Only French e-commerce site selected by the Tech Tour in July 2009.
Workforce: 80 employees