Foot Health

Hello, my name is Nina and I am a Senior Physiotherapist with over 15 years experience in the NHS and the private sector. I have a particular interest in treating foot and ankle issues and am a member of The Association of Foot & Ankle Physiotherapists here in the UK.

I developed an interest in barefoot shoes in my early 20’s and have been wearing minimalist shoes ever since.

I have been doing a lot of walking on the beach at low tide this year and been reflecting on the footprints I leave behind. Whether clad in boots, my reliable Vivobarefoot Trackers, or whenever possible, savouring the sensation of walking barefoot, the varied imprints of my companions and I offer a fascinating glimpse into our foot health.

A water shoe is one that is designed to get wet during summer adventures. It is usually a sandal in design to allow for quick draining of water and rapid drying. It ensures that the shoe doesn't get heavy and absorb water following paddling and splashing about. It used to be a difficult challenge to source a hard wearing barefoot water shoe but fortunately we now have lots of options available to ensure lots of choice for all feet and summer activities. In this blog post we are delighted to share these with you.

There are lots of barefoot sandal options in the smaller sizes but once you get into the junior sizes it can be alot harder to find suitable styles. They still need to be barefoot and fun but also acceptable to the more discerning eyes of the older child whilst meeting the requirements for foot health and durability. Fortunately we have alot more options this year and in this blog post are delighted to share those with you.

This summer we have been unable to restock on our very popular kids Tikki Nido sandals and we know lots of customers are looking for alternatives. In this Blog post we look at the most barefoot sandal options we have as a option for those unable to find the Nido sandals in their size.