Lauren Casey

We were thrilled to welcome a BBC World Service podcast producer to one of our recent Happy Little Soles Try & Buy events as part of their exploration into the growing barefoot shoe movement.

The visit was part of a new episode that dives into the idea of how small lifestyle choices, like the shoes we wear, can have a big impact on our health and wellbeing. Of course, barefoot footwear is right at the heart of that conversation.

We know how important it is to find the perfect barefoot shoes for your child, not just in terms of style, but more importantly, the fit and function. That’s why we’re breaking down the different sole units in the Froddo Barefoot range to help you understand what’s what, and which styles might work best for your child’s feet.

 As of Autumn/Winter 2025, there are five different Froddo barefoot options across four distinct sole units. Here's what you need to know:

Discover how the Xero Genesis barefoot sandals made it into Vogue and why minimalist footwear is stepping into the fashion spotlight. From natural foot movement to runway-ready style, we explore why barefoot shoes like the Genesis are the must-have sandals of the season — and where to get them at Happy Little Soles.

At Happy Little Soles, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and free returns, giving customers the chance to find the best barefoot shoes for them. We spend a lot of time talking to everyone but as an online business we don't always get to meet our customers in person. We decided it was time to change this and host a barefoot try on event!

We had the best time at the Parentfolk Summer Sessions at The Yard Hampshire at the weekend. With lots for little ones and their parents it was a fun filled event for all the family. We introduced those that don't know us to barefoot shoes and we were able to catch up with some of our long term customers.

We're delighted to be partnering with Parentfolk this summer for some fun filled family events! Parentfolk is a community for folk raising folk. Unique family events are their style and we're excited to be a part of them.