Summer is well and truly on the way, and with it comes a fresh collection of new arrivals at Happy Little Soles. For Summer 2026, we have a light and airy edit of barefoot and foot-friendly shoes designed to support your natural movement while keeping you breathable and comfortable during warmer days.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed, casual shoe, or something a little smarter, something made for a gentle summer stroll, or high-energy outdoor activities, our range for summer brings together thoughtful design, quality materials and expertly chosen foot-shaped comfort.
What’s New This Season at Happy Little Soles
Each product introduced for Summer 2026 has been selected with the same principles at heart. We are talking:
– natural foot function
– flexible, lightweight construction
– foot-shaped toe boxes
– lighter materials suited to warmer weather
Expect soft leathers, breathable cottons, easy fastenings and styles that work just as well for day-to-day wear at home as they do on holiday.
Featuring for Summer 2026:
Shapen
Shapen have always excelled at light, delicate and effortlessly fresh design, and for 2026, their barefoot summer shoe collection has all the looks. This season brings a beautifully cohesive edit alongside soft, sun-ready styles that feel refined and wearable.
The collection includes chic barefoot loafers like Sheen, finished with a striking leopard print, alongside Neeja, an edgy multi-buckle sandal that adds a confident twist to warm-weather dressing. There is also a black leather update of their much-loved barefoot sandal, Mai 2.0, complete with its signature heart cut-out for a subtle design detail we can’t get enough of.
We are especially excited about Festa, a stunning new espadrille and the very first barefoot version of this summer staple. Crafted in natural canvas, Festa are perfect for hot days and slow evenings. Wear them as simple ankle strap shoes or lace them up for full La Dolce Vita energy.
For a nod to sixties style, Twiggy is simply lovely. The gingham version in particular captures carefree summer charm and may well have you dreaming of a Vespa ride through Rome!
Shapen is for those who really value barefoot comfort, with elegant design as a core part of every style. Suiting a medium-wide foot, they also give the option of two widths in most models.
Barebarics and Be Lenka
Bringing a distinctly European street style to the barefoot world are Barebarics, Be Lenka's cool sister. The urban sneakers everyone's been talking about, which have become a firm favourite for those beginning their barefoot journey. They offer a slightly softer barefoot feel, making them an accessible and versatile choice for everyday summer wear.
Designed with fashion firmly in mind, Barebarics combine contemporary designs with foot‑shaped comfort, making them easy to style and easy to wear. They are a great introduction to barefoot footwear, particularly for those transitioning from conventional trainers.
New for the season is the vegan Zing trainer in denim, up-to-date styling that sits perfectly alongside their popular Enigma barefoot sneakers' new colourways. Both are chic and understated models that work beautifully for everyday wear.
Also joining the collection is the Florence ballet flat, a delightfully simple little shoe, finished with a cute ankle strap for a refined summer option. A great new choice for those who already know and love their Bellissima ballerina.
We are pleased to have expanded our Be Lenka range of soft, supple sandals to include lovely new colourways in Promenade and Summer 2.0. With a super-thin 4mm sole, these sandals are incredibly lightweight.
Tikki (Lang.s)
You would have been hard‑pressed to miss the buzz around the launch of Tikki’s new Mira shoe, but just in case, here it is.
Mira delivers everything people love about those Doctor Martens shoes, without the heel shred, stiffness, or price tag! And designed with barefoot principles at its core, Mira gives your feet real flexible comfort and easy wearability.
Available in a choice of four understated colours: rich Burgundy, soft Almond, a deep brown suede, and classic black leather. Mira fits the brief for those drawn to alternative aesthetics who still want to be comfortable.
For anyone looking to give their soft summer look a contemporary edge, the new Kombat 2 boot brings serious urban attitude in a lightweight, foot‑friendly design. This boot is bold, confident, and uncompromising.
Tikki - also known as Lang.s - are known for creating some of the softest, lightest and most flexible footwear around. Their sandals and shoes are minimal, featuring zero‑drop soles that range from 2mm to 4mm, giving a close‑to‑the‑ground feel that supports your natural movement.
New in Children's Barefoot Shoes
We've had exciting deliveries of new barefoot shoes for the kids, too. Heaps of fun, comfy, breathable footwear for active feet. Soft and flexible summer sandals in new colours and super light, water safe shoes for holidays at home and abroad that won't take you over your baggage allowance (even some that can fit in your pocket!)
Reima
Reima are a relatively new addition to Happy Little Soles. A Finnish brand with a long heritage in functional footwear, we have chosen to stock a selection of their trainers and sandals that combine lightweight comfort with a really practical durability.
Reima trainers are impressively breathable and exceptionally light, making them ideal for all‑day wear during the warmer months. We have chosen wearable, versatile colourways that suit both everyday use and more practical requirements, helping little feet stay comfortable and fresh throughout the day.
The Valoa sports sandal is a great machine‑washable shoe for active, outdoor kids. With its adjustable toggle and elastic heel, you can ensure a secure, comfortable fit, making it far less likely they'll lose one halfway up Moel Famau.
There are also some strong options from Reima that work well for summer. Telmin is a particularly popular style of barefoot trainer. In black, it makes a viable school uniform option, and is a good breathable, all-day wear shoe (which frankly, for kids in summer is an absolute necessity). We also stock a good variety of Telmin in bright colours for kids who love to stand out.
Be Lenka Kids
Building on their immense popularity last summer was never going to be easy, but we have a feeling these are set to be everywhere again. New additions include a fun comic print (bonus points for creating a shoe that keeps kids occupied on long car journeys) and an adorable unicorn print for those who demand a little magic in their footwear.
Also worth a special mention is the Be Lenka Energise trainer in black, a real win for parents of active, school‑age barefoot shoe wearers. Made from premium leather, it has durability for days packed with movement, and comfort for when they have to sit still. As always, check your particular school's uniform policy first; we wouldn't want to get you into trouble.
Zeazoo
Zeazoo barefoot shoes are the shoe of choice for so many of our customers. Lightweight and beautifully handmade, they are designed with comfort and breathability firmly in mind.
A long‑time favourite, the children's Goby sandal is handcrafted from soft, vegetable‑tanned leather. They are a great choice for the little ones with skin sensitivities to enjoy a sock free summer. Flexible, foot‑shaped and easy to wear, it’s a style that returns year after year for good reason.
New for the season, Zeazoo have given us this gorgeous blue vegan version of their popular Symphony sandal. Made from soft microfibre vegan materials, it features an airy, minimalist design, finished with a slim 6mm Vibram sole for a light barefoot feel throughout summer.
Slipfree
An absolute must for holidays and staycations alike, Slipfree make fun, foot covers designed to protect little feet (and big ones) on hot sand, around the pool, on rough surfaces and indoors. They are reliably grippy, ideal for navigating slippy tiles. They are rated SPF 50 too, helping protect feet from the sun during long summer days (don't forget to slap on the sunscreen, though!)
Available in a wide range of prints, from Harry Potter to shiny mermaids, so you can be sure there's something to suit everyone. We couldn't fit them all here, so head over to Slipfree to explore the whole collection.
Summer at Happy Little Soles
You'll find all of our Summer 2026 footwear stays true to our barefoot and foot-friendly principles. We have carefully researched the most flexible soles and anatomically shaped designs that help promote balance, comfort and freedom of movement, even as temperatures rise.
These are shoes that feel as good at the end of the day as they do when you first put them on. Wherever your feet take you this summer, we hope it's sunny, warm, and light on your feet.
At Happy Little Soles, we specialise in barefoot and foot-shaped footwear that prioritises comfort, natural movement and quality. Every style in our collection is chosen with care, ensuring it meets our standards for fit, flexibility and everyday wearability.
In our Advice Hub, you'll find lots of help, hacks, and tips to ensure you get the right fit, and our Customer Service Team are on hand if you find you need a little extra guidance.
If something isn't quite right with your purchase, pop the parcel back in the post to us for free. You can find all the details in our Free Returns Policy.
