Guest Bloggers

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.

Neurodiversity Coach and Trainer Jonny Dury talks about barefoot footwear, wellbeing, neurodiversity and nature.

"Central to my own self-care and professional practice are principles drawn from ancient health philosophies, such as the idea of “walking in peace with the earth.” This connection to nature is not just a metaphor but a daily practice that grounds me, revitalises my nervous system, and enhances my ability to help others. My Vivobarefoot Forest Tracker boots have become an essential part of that practice."

Senior Physio therapist Nina Curtis who has a particular interest in treating foot and ankle issues is a keen barefoot enthusiast and has kindly reviewed the Peerko Frost Boots for Happy Little Soles.

We have invited long term customer and passionate barefoot advocate Anna Fox to review Some boots for us. We are delighted to copy her review here in this blog post.

"First impressions

These boots although not an unusual looking style are quite a new direction for Xero. On first impressions they look like a cross between a conventional

Doc Marten boot and Vivo Gobi. These look much more hard-wearing than the Gobi, without compromising ground feel. They also look nicer than the Be Lenka equivalent. Perfect for teenage girls who want a boot that looks cool and more conventional."

Practitioner, consultant, speaker and author Bernie Landels gives us a wonderful insight into why she chose a barefoot lifestyle. Discussing foot health, the importance of minimal footwear and how she incorporates going barefoot into her everyday life and work as a health professional.

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.