Top Tips To Beat The Gloom And 
Boost Your Mood This Season.

Feeling the chill outside? Channel some feel-good energy and get outdoors this winter  – even if you don’t feel like it. The secret is keeping your circadian rhythm in check (more on that below). So, even when hibernating feels like the best option, doing the opposite actually has profound benefits on our physical and mental health, especially if you’re dressed correctly for it, right down to the (waterproof) shoes on your feet.

We’ve rounded up three ways to supercharge your mood and motivation, alongside our favourite, ready-for-anything footwear. From stylish wellies to sturdy boots, kickstart the chilly season with a new lease of life in biomechanical shoes designed to support your stride, come rain, snow or shine. 

1. Practice Mindfulness in Nature

Don’t let cabin fever ruin your day. Getting outside even just for 10 minutes can power up your vitamin D levels, which is known to support your bone health and immune system, as well as reducing inflammation. (Top tip: you can also get vitamin D from your diet through eating fatty fish, egg yolks and certain types of mushrooms). The colder months are a brilliant time to tune inwards and prioritise mindful habits, so turn that brisk walk into a form of meditation to collect your thoughts. Notice the nature around you and become fully present – this will increase your dopamine levels, thereby reducing stress and staving off the winter blues. The Neo-D-Hyker Waterproof Boots are powered by our NeodynamicTM midsole, specifically designed to encourage forward natural movement thanks to its springy, central carbon-fibre plate. They’re the ideal choice to help keep you moving this season.

2. Keep Your Circadian Rhythm Flowing

We’ve all been there. You look out the window mid-winter and immediately feel like going straight back to bed. Resist! When we hibernate for long stretches of time, it throws off our natural sleep and wake cycles (AKA our circadian rhythm), which according to the National Library of Medicine, can have a ripple effect on our mood and digestion, too. Natural daylight releases serotonin, which is significantly lower during the winter months, making it all the more important to boost your levels while you can.

The shock-absorbing, triple-density Microwobbleboard™ midsole is what makes our F-Mode Boots collection so special. Slip into any styles from this range and you’ll quite literally have a spring in your step, even if the weather isn’t playing ball.

3. Learn To Dance In The Rain

Whether you’re channelling Gene Kelly in Singin’ In The Rain or a blissful child who loves to jump in the puddles (especially in our new Kids WonderWelly rain boots), learning to change your perspective on rainy days can revolutionise your health. Of course, wearing waterproof clothing and footwear is key to keeping an unwanted cold at bay, but as long as you’re dressed for it, the benefits are manifold. Think of it as washing away stress and anxiety, and if you’re dancing, jumping, running or skipping, you’ll also get a metabolic and endorphin boost, too.

Next time you hear a downpour, slip on our WonderWelly Boots, a rain jacket and get outside. Unlike traditional wellies, ours are engineered to feel like your favourite sneakers; they’re light, springy and designed with honeycomb heel cush tech for maximum cushioning. Don’t be surprised if you don’t want to come back inside.

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-d/art-20363792
2. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/#:~:text=The%20best%20sources%20are%20the,high%20amounts%20of%20ultraviolet%20light.
3.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6533073/