Barefoot shoes have become one of the fastest growing areas of footwear in recent years. But if you start researching them, you will quickly realise something confusing. Not all barefoot shoes look the same. Some are extremely minimal. Others look more familiar, with slightly thicker soles or a small amount […]
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Why Are Zara, Next and Clarks Suddenly Selling Barefoot Shoes?
If you have recently searched for barefoot shoes in the UK or walked into Zara, Next or Clarks, you may have noticed something quietly remarkable. Wider, foot-shaped toe boxes. Flat soles. Greater flexibility. Language about natural movement appearing in product descriptions. In early 2026, barefoot shoes are no longer confined […]
Read MoreWhy Children’s Shoes Suddenly Stop Looking Like Feet
…what the footwear industry does not like talking about Walk into any shoe shop and start in the baby and toddler section. You will see wide toe boxes, rounded fronts, soft materials, and flexible soles. Shoes that clearly resemble the shape of an actual human foot. Shoes that acknowledge toes […]
Read MoreAre There Any Barefoot or Foot-Shaped Football Boots?
Why Foot-Shaped Football Boots Matter (Especially for Growing Feet) If your child plays football, rugby, or any kind of field sport, there’s a very real chance their feet are spending several hours a week squeezed into one of the most restrictive types of footwear still considered “normal”. Football boots – […]
Read MoreAre Crocs Barefoot Shoes? The Real Story Behind the World’s Most Misunderstood Shoe
Crocs are one of the most recognisable shoes on the planet. They are also one of the most misunderstood. If you prefer video content, there is also a short video version of this topic available via Instagram. Some people swear by them. Some people loathe them. Others quietly slip them […]
Read MoreWait, but I’m not ready to wear flat, thin shoes. Are there foot shaped shoes that still have a thick sole?
If that sentence has ever crossed your mind, you are exactly where so many people begin their barefoot shoe journey. Barefoot shoes are often misunderstood. The image that tends to come to mind is something ultra thin, bendy, almost sock-like and very far removed from what most of us would […]
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Read MoreBuilding the Foundation: Why the Barefoot Brit Conference is a Game Changer for the UK Industry 👣
Find out why the Barefoot Brit Conference is the premier B2B event for the UK barefoot industry. Meet leading brands, retailers, and designers shaping the future of foot health.
Read MoreBeyond the Review: Why I Started the Barefoot Brit Shop
Looking for the best barefoot shoes in the UK? Brittany (Barefoot Brit) introduces her new barefoot shop! Featuring Origo, Magical Shoes, and The Foot Collective. Enjoy fast UK shipping and expert advice from a trusted barefoot advocate.
Read MoreThe UK’s Barefoot Shoe and Foot Health Expo: Everything You Need to Know
Barefoot shoes are gaining huge momentum in the UK, and with more people seeking natural movement, better posture, and improved foot health, the demand to learn and try these shoes has never been higher. On Sunday 21st September 2025, the UK will host its first Barefoot Shoe & Foot Health Expo at Cranmore Park, […]
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