Walking Boots

As the cold creeps up on us and we're heading into December, we’re thrilled to announce our Brand of the Month: Shapen. This Slovakian brand has won our hearts—and the hearts of barefoot shoe lovers around the world—with its unique blend of style, comfort, and vibrant colours.

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.

Jade, one of our fantastic team members at HLS, recently took on The Sandstone Trail, with her 8 year-old son Teddy. The perfect opportunity to road test the Freet Mudee walking boots. Here is how they got on....