Barefoot Blog & Reviews

Stories, insights, and honest thoughts from life lived a little closer to the ground.

Introducing the new Xero Shoes UK online store

If you have spent any time in barefoot shoe circles, chances are you already know Xero Shoes. They are one of the biggest barefoot shoe companies in the world and a brand that has played a huge role in bringing natural footwear to the mainstream. I have followed their journey for

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Leather Barefoot Shoes for Men (& Women!)

If you have been around here for a while, you will know that I do not hand out 5 star love lightly. But Oak & Hyde are a relatively new-to-me brand I have quickly come to genuinely admire, wear, recommend, and cheer on from the sidelines. I am SO happy

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Why Wool Changed Everything for Me

From Elimination Communication to Barefoot Living, Sustainability, and Feeling Better in My Own Skin Wool was never something I planned to care about. This article contains some affiliate links. For most of my life, it felt irrelevant. Wool was itchy jumpers, complicated care labels, and something that belonged firmly in

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Bahé

Bahé is a British-founded footwear brand I’ve been meaning to talk about properly for a while. I first heard about them through people in the barefoot community, so when I eventually started working with the team, I already felt like I was in safe hands. From the moment I connected

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Barefoot Brit’s Ultimate Black Friday 2025 Guide

Black Friday might technically be one day, but in the barefoot world it’s a full‑blown festival of foot freedom. Sales are popping off left, right, and centre so here are my absolute favourites to help you snag the best minimal‑shoe deals of the year: FEELGROUNDS Sale Starts: Thursday, November 6

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Oak & Hyde

Oak & Hyde is a British footwear brand that I have been meaning to talk about for a while. I’d only ever heard good things from my audience and the barefoot community, so when Emma reached out for me to visit their HQ, I was genuinely excited to see the

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Barefoot Shoes and High Arches: A Perfect Match for Natural Foot Function

In recent years, barefoot shoes have become an increasingly popular choice for those looking to maintain their natural foot function and improve overall foot health. This trend aligns with a broader movement towards functional footwear, which prioritises foot anatomy and biomechanics over fashion or conventional design. For people with high

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Barefoot Shoes and High Arches: A Perfect Match for Natural Foot Function

In recent years, barefoot shoes have become an increasingly popular choice for those looking to maintain their natural foot function and improve overall foot health. This trend aligns with a broader movement towards functional footwear, which prioritises foot anatomy and biomechanics over fashion or conventional design. For people with high

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Barefoot Slippers for Adults: Warm Toes, Freedom for Your Feet

Barefooters love to be barefoot, but let’s be honest: sometimes a cosy slipper is just what you need. Whether it’s a chilly morning or a relaxed evening at home, there’s nothing wrong with wanting your comfort and freedom to extend into loungewear. Here are my favourite barefoot-friendly slippers for adults.

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Which Barefoot Shoes Can My Child Wear to Forest School?

When it comes to Forest School, mud kitchens and puddle-jumping, there’s one item of kit that gets asked about all the time: which barefoot shoes are best for forest school? Or more specifically: which barefoot wellies do you recommend? It’s a great question and the answer depends heavily on how often your child wears wellies, how

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