Winter boots

Wellington Boots are one of life's essentials! The search for a barefoot or barefoot friendly pair of adult wellington boots is one of our ongoing challenges at Happy Little Soles. We have been delighted with the Gracie ankle wellies from Xero but for many people, myself included, a pair of taller wellingtons is preferred and essential for muddy walks and winter beach trips alike!

Following the success of their Vegan Go and Empire Boots, Peerko recently brought out a great range of vegan shoes, and have expanded their range of vegan boots. We think they're a fantastic option for those of us that want to make a choice to wear an alternative to leather. Whether it be for reasons related to a vegan diet or just for practicality, we wanted to find out more about these amazing new vegan leathers and to understand the differences and benefits of each option, so we had a chat with Iva, from Peerko. We thought it worth sharing what we found.

Finding the right minimal waterproof and water-resistant children's boots, specifically non rubber boots, for walking, hiking, off-road use and outdoor play can be a challenge. We've highlight the best barefoot outdoor boot options for kids, and looked at the issues and compromises that need to be made in choosing the right pair. We also advise on how to maintain those waterproof properties and how to test that your boots are still waterproof.

We have invited long term customer and passionate barefoot advocate Anna Fox to review the Stonz West Thermal boots for us and are delighted to copy her review here in this blog post.

A true barefoot snow boot is a challenge and we have done a lot of research into the options and have tried to put together a range of boots that are soft, lightweight and as flexible as possible. In this blog post we look at the issues around snow boots, how the temperature ratings are measured and how to choose the best option for you.

At Happy Little Soles we stock a range of shoes made from a range of materials so each one will require a little different treatment. In this blog post we have a look at the main types we offer and how to care for them to get the most out of your footwear.