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Your summer shoe capsule showing the 3 shoes you need for summer - adventure, everyday and dressy

Your Summer Shoe Capsule – The Only 3 Sandals You Need

Simplify summer style with 3 pairs of sandals that do it all - from beach walks to BBQs. Comfort, support and style sorted.

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Holiday Shoe Packing List – The Shoes You Really Need

Holiday Shoe Packing List – The Shoes You Really Need

The sandals you’ll actually wear on holiday—from splash-proof styles to evening-ready pairs. Our guide helps you pack light and travel smart.

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An image of checklists for those with diabetes along with a clipboard and pen

Understanding How Diabetes Can Effect Your Foot Health

Did you know that living with diabetes can increase the risk of foot problems? When blood sugar levels are high, it can impact the sensation in your feet, making it harder to feel small injuries or irritations. Diabetes can also affect circulation, reducing blood flow to your feet, which can make cuts or sores heal more slowly - and even cause cramps and pain. 

But don’t worry - understanding how diabetes impacts your feet can help you take great care of them. Here’s what you need to know and some easy-to-follow tips for keeping your feet happy and healthy.

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A list of bristol and north somerset schools and their school shoe uniform policy

What shoes does your child's school allow?

Here is a list of schools and their uniform policies that are local to our shops in Por...
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Our Autumn Top Picks For Your Feet

Our Autumn Top Picks For Your Feet

It’s that time of year. The summer has faded away and the changes of the season are welcomed with spiced cinnamon coffee and ginger and cinnamon candles. Think rustic orangey hues and warm rich browns of colour to envelope you as you pack your summer wardrobe away and welcome in the new autumnal season.  In store, we have our new season of Autumn / Winter shoes, and we can’t wait to share these with you! Here are our top picks for the season ahead…
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Best Foot Forward - Celebrating Our Community Of Portishead And Raising Awareness To Those In Kenya

Best Foot Forward - Celebrating Our Community Of Portishead And Raising Awareness To Those In Kenya

On the eve of Friday 13th September 2024, we welcomed our 120 guests with a glass of Prosecco or orange juice and a goody bag full of beauty samples, sweet treats and a mini Gin bottle....

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Daffodils in a field to showcase SoleLution's top spring shoe picks.

Step into Spring with SoleLution: Top Shoe Picks

I don’t want to jinx it, but I think it may be safe to say that Spring is here (keeping fingers crossed!  As the sun begins to shine brighter and the bluebells are out in Priors Wood (if you’ve not been be quick as they are beautiful), it's time to refresh your footwear collection for the vibrant days ahead. Whether you're prioritizing your well-being with every step, or seeking casual chic options for everyday wear, we've curated a collection of top spring styles just for you. 
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Stepping into the World of Podiatry: Caring for Feet, One Step at a Time - A blog from one of our local podiatrists Kirstie Charles

Stepping into the World of Podiatry: Caring for Feet, One Step at a Time - A blog from one of our local podiatrists Kirstie Charles

Kirstie Charles is a local podiatrist to our Portishead branch.  She's kindly written us a blog to give us a glimpse into the world of podiatry and the essential role they play and why its so important we take care of our feet..
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Walking through a forest

The Power of Walking: A Gentle Path to Wellness

Walking, often underestimated in its simplicity, holds profound benefits for both our bodies and minds. It's an accessible, low-impact exercise that can be seamlessly integrated into our daily routine, allowing us to reap its rewards effortlessly. Here's why incorporating walking into your lifestyle can be a game-changer for your overall health and wellness:
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Stepping Towards Foot Health: Essential Tips for your feet and your shoes.

Stepping Towards Foot Health: Essential Tips for your feet and your shoes.

Prioritizing foot health is essential for all of us to help maintain overall well-being and comfort – we only get the 1 pair, and they have to last us a lifetime! In this blog, we'll share some basic foot health and footwear tips tailored to help you step towards healthier, happier feet.
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Image of Tanya from SoleLution with school children in Kenya

Our trip to Jolaurabi School, Kenya

Wow what another amazing trip! We landed back in the UK on Monday and I am already missing this amazing school that has stolen my heart.
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Meet Ann

What it means to attend Jolaurabi School in Kenya?

Some of you may know that I have 2 children - Hetty is 10 and in year 6, George is 15 and about to sit his GCSEs. If you've seen our video on how we've fitted over 2500 pairs of shoes on children at Jolaurabi school in Kenya, you may have already met him.
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Shoe Cleaning - Your Most Common Questions Answered

Shoe Cleaning - Your Most Common Questions Answered

How often should I clean and polish my shoes? What can I do about a shoe polish stain? Here you will find a simple shoe cleaning FAQ, answering the most important questions about shoe care.
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5 Mum-Proof Sandals That Can Handle It All

5 Mum-Proof Sandals That Can Handle It All

School runs. Soft play. Garden BBQs. We’ve picked 5 stylish, supportive sandals that can handle real mum life—without sacrificing comfort or style.

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4 steps to Perfect Foot Care - The Ultimate Foot Care Guide

4 steps to Perfect Foot Care - The Ultimate Foot Care Guide

It's safe to say that you spend the majority of your day standing. So your feet are probably the most intensively used part of your body. However, also one of the most underappreciated body parts.
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6 Exercises to Help Keep Your Feet Fit

6 Exercises to Help Keep Your Feet Fit

Quite often we forget about our feet, but it is because of them that we are able to do what we need to do – walking, running and even jumping in muddy puddles! Did you know the average person will walk over 100,000 miles over their lifetime? It is as important to maintain strength, mobility and flexibility in our feet, as it is in other parts of our bodies.
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6 Stages in the Development of your Child's Feet

6 Stages in the Development of your Child's Feet

Did you know that our feet will carry us 4 times around the world during our lifetime? And that a child's feet produce around half a pint of sweat each day? Feet are being shaped as soon as the baby starts its development, so it's no surprise that the first few months and years are critical to your child's feet development. To help you with this, we have created an Infographic that summarises the 6 development stages of feet.
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The right shoe can make everything different

How do you feel about your feet and the shoes that you wear?

I rarely meet a customer who believes their feet are “normal”. But what is “normal” where feet are concerned? In my experience “normal” doesn’t exist. Each and every one of us is different and so are our feet
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National Measure Your Feet Day

National Measure Your Feet Day!

January 23rd is National Measure Your Feet Day! Not only does this give out a great message, in our personal opinion, but it also has a fascinating origin.
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Top Tips for Tying Your Shoe Laces

Top Tips for Tying Your Shoe Laces

Each day on the shop floor, I am always telling customers some of our top tips for teaching their children how to tie their shoe laces, and everytime I say I'm going to make a video so you can refer to it at home. Well at long last I have managed it!
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