# Happy Little Soles > UK-based online retailer specialising in barefoot (minimalist) footwear for children and adults. Founded in 2010 by Kate Harrington; current owners Steve and Chris took over in 2016. Stocks 50+ brands. Family-run business with over 6,000 five-star reviews. Happy Little Soles is a specialist barefoot shoe retailer committed to promoting natural foot development through foot-shaped, flexible, flat-soled footwear. The business was founded in response to the lack of genuinely foot-healthy children's shoes on the UK high street. All products are personally tested and selected by the team to meet strict barefoot criteria: flat lightweight flexible soles, wide toe boxes, and zero heel elevation. ## Products This is our llms.txt file. ### Kids' Footwear - Filtered by width: narrow, medium, wide, extra wide - Vegan-friendly options available - All kids' footwear: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/kids Subcollections: - Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/kids-barefoot-shoes - Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/boots-15 - Trainers: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/kids-barefoot-trainers - Sandals: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/kids-barefoot-sandals - School Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/school-shoes - Wellies / Wellingtons: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/wellington-boots-5 - Water Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/water-safe-footwear-8 - Pre-Walkers: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/pre-walkers-5 - Slippers: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/slippers-4 - Walking Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/walking-boots-9 - Snow Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/snow-boots-6 - Waterproof: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/waterproof-boots-9 - Vegan-Friendly: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/vegan-shoes-12 - Party Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/kids-party-shoes - First Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/first-shoes-9 - Animal Theme: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/animals - Boys' Footwear: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/boys-footwear - Girls' Footwear: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/girls-footwear ### Adults' Footwear - Women's and men's ranges available - Vegan-friendly options available - All adults' footwear: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adults-footwear Subcollections: - Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adults-barefoot-shoes - Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/boots-14 - Trainers: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adults-barefoot-trainers - Sandals: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adults-barefoot-sandals - Walking Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/walking-boots - Ballet Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adult-ballet-shoes - Trail Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adult-trail-shoes - Party Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adults-party-shoes - Transition Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/transition-shoes - Waterproof: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/waterproof-boots-13 - Water Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/water-safe-footwear-11 - Loafers & Moccasins: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/loafers-moccasins - Vegan-Friendly: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/vegan-shoes-14 - Sports Footwear: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adults-sports-footwear - Slippers: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/adult-slippers Women's: - All women's footwear: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/ladies-footwear - Women's Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/shoes-13 - Women's Trainers: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/trainers-10 - Women's Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/boots-14 - Women's Walking Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/walking-boots - Women's Sandals: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/sandals-10 Men's: - All men's footwear: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/mens-footwear - Men's Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/shoes-13 - Men's Trainers: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/trainers-10 - Men's Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/boots-14 - Men's Walking Boots: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/walking-boots - Men's Sandals: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/sandals-10 ### School Shoes - Dedicated school shoe range from specialist barefoot brands - https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/school-shoes - Boys' School Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/boys-school-shoes - Girls' School Shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/girls-school-shoes ### Accessories - All accessories: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/accessories - Socks: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/socks - Tights: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/tights - Foot Measuring Devices: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/foot-measuring-device - Rainwear: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/rainwear - Laces: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/laces - Shoe Labels: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/shoe-labels - Shoe Care: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/shoe-care - Insoles: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/insoles - Boot Liners: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/liners - Kneepads: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/kneepads - PLAE Tabs: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/tabs - Books: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/books - Gift Vouchers: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/collections/gift-vouchers ## Brands Stocks 50+ brands from around the world including: Be Lenka, Bobux, Camper, Froddo, PaperKrane, PLAE, Vivobarefoot, and many more. Full brand list available at: - https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/shop-by-brand ## About & Values - Founded 2010 by Kate Harrington; owned by Steve and Chris since 2016 - Family business passionate about healthy foot development - Podiatrists recommend barefoot footwear for developing feet (the foot's bone structure does not fully develop until around age 18) - Every shoe personally tested and measured by the team - Mission: make the best barefoot shoes from around the world available in the UK - https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/our-values ## Sizing & Advice - Step-by-step sizing guide: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/advice-approach-to-sizing - How to measure feet: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/advice-how-measure-your-feet - Measure with your phone (SizeWise tool): https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/sizewise - How to fit shoes: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/advice-how-fit-your-shoes - Brand size charts: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/brand-size-charts - General advice hub: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/advice ## Customer Service & Policies - Free UK returns (conditions apply): https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/help-returns-exchanges - Delivery information (fast delivery worldwide): https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/help-delivery-information - International orders: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/international-service - FAQ: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/help-faq ## Content & Community - Blog (news, product reviews, brand insights, advice): https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/blogs/introduction - Newsletter sign-up (10% off first order): https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk/pages/newsletter-sign-up - Loyalty programme available ## Contact - Website: https://www.happylittlesoles.co.uk - Email: chris@happylittlesoles.co.uk - Social: @happylittlesol (X/Twitter)