Walking Boots

The festive season is here, bringing with it magical moments filled with family traditions, seasonal joy, and plenty of outdoor adventures. One of the best ways to embrace the holidays is by heading out for a Christmas Day walk—whether you're exploring frosty fields, strolling through town, or taking in the stunning views of the winter landscape. To ensure your feet are ready for any adventure, complete your Christmas look with a cosy pair of barefoot shoes or boots from Happy Little Soles. And when the walk is over, slip into your Christmas pyjamas and enjoy the warmth of our slipper socks and slippers for the perfect holiday season evening.

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....