Emma Cubbon

Black Friday 2025 is here — and so are the best deals of the year on barefoot shoes!

At Happy Little Soles, we’re all about natural, healthy movement — and this year's Black Friday Event is one of our biggest yet, with amazing offers across our favourite barefoot brands for babies, kids, and adults.

At Happy Little Soles, we love diving deep into the stories behind the brands we stock, and Angles is no exception. We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Jan from Angles to learn more about this remarkable Czech barefoot brand, its journey, and the craftsmanship behind each pair of shoes.

The start of a new school year always brings excitement—and sometimes a little stress—as parents prepare their children with the right essentials. From crisp uniforms and sturdy school bags to lunch boxes and stationery, the list can feel endless. But at the heart of every back-to-school checklist should be one key item: a pair of comfortable, durable, and healthy school shoes.

At Happy Little Soles, we’re proud to champion brands that not only put children’s foot health first but do so with time-honoured craftsmanship and responsible innovation. One such brand is Bundgaard — a Scandinavian favourite and one of the oldest children’s footwear brands in Scandinavia, with a rich heritage and a heart for children’s natural movement.

School shoes are worn for 35 hours per week—choosing the right pair is vital for growing feet development, comfort, and posture. Happy Little Soles offers a curated collection of barefoot-friendly school shoes—zero-drop, flexible, wide-toe designs—from brands like Bobux, Vivobarefoot, Bundgaard, Froddo, Paperkrane, Plae, Young Soles, Be Lenka, and Freet City. Here's how they stack up.

At Happy Little Soles, we love sharing real adventures from real people — and this time, it’s a little closer to home! Our newlywed team member, Emma Cubbon, has kindly handed over the keyboard to her husband, Neil Cubbon. In this blog, Neil takes us along as he puts the Vivobarefoot Men's Tracker Forest ESC Boots through their paces on two incredible hikes: the rugged beauty of the Bavarian Alps and the rolling landscapes of Moel Famau.