Wellington Boots

When the weather turns dark, wet, and cold, it’s tempting to stay indoors. But embracing the great outdoors—even in winter—can be incredibly rewarding! From crisp frosty mornings to muddy trails, there’s something magical about connecting with nature in every season. Kicking through the leaves in the park or stomping through muddy puddles is a great way to encourage kids to interact with nature and can be great family time.

As the saying goes, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” With warm layers and the right barefoot shoes, you can make every walk a memorable experience, no matter the weather.

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!

At Happy Little Soles one of our ongoing missions is the search for the perfect barefoot wellington for both children and adults. In a barefoot wellington we are looking for a flat sole with no heels or arch support, a wide foot shaped toe box, minimal cushioning and the most flexible sole possible. This is a big ask in a rubber boot but fortunately we now have a few options to choose from.

We have invited long term customer and passionate barefoot advocate Anna Fox to review the Xero Gracie Wellington Rainboots for us and are delighted to copy her review here in our latest blog post.

Wellington Boots are one of life's essentials! However they can also be a challenge to care for and keep in pristine condition. In this blog post we are looking at the reasons why and how to get the most out of your wellies.