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Gumbies Ambassador Series: Antony 'GuMbY' Gumbley
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Antony 'GuMbY' Gumbley
Antony 'GuMbY' Gumbley Snowboarder | Surfer | Kitesurfer | Old-School Adventurer Every now and then, the universe just gets it right.An Aussie snowboarder nicknamed GuMbY, shaped by the ocean, forged... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Louella O’Herlihy on Racing, Recovery & Representing GB
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Louella O’Herlihy on Racing, Recovery & Representing GB
Meet Louella O’Herlihy: GB Age-Group Triathlete, Coach & Recovery Advocate Fresh off a podium finish at Ironman 70.3 Swansea — where she took 2nd place in the F55–59 category and... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: UK Shuffle Team, Dottz Brown
Gumbies Ambassador Series: UK Shuffle Team, Dottz Brown
We’re thrilled to welcome Dottz Brown as a Gumbies Ambassador. A self-taught dancer and community member of the UK Shuffle Team, Dottz brings energy, artistry, and a deep sense of... Read more...
Wild Tested: @amyinthewild's Gumbies Sandal Showdown
Wild Tested: @amyinthewild's Gumbies Sandal Showdown
As a self-proclaimed adventurer, I spend a lot of time on my feet, which means finding the perfect footwear is essential to staying comfortable. I’m Amy, also known as @amyinthewild... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Amy in the wild!
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Amy in the wild!
We’re delighted to welcome Amy — also known as @amyinthewild_ — to the Gumbies ambassador family! Based on the Isle of Wight, Amy is a passionate adventurer, wildlife advocate, and... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Marc Ridpath aka @gardeneriddler
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Marc Ridpath aka @gardeneriddler
We’re thrilled to welcome Marc—better known as @gardeneriddler — to the Gumbies ambassador family. As a passionate gardener, podcast host, and outdoor enthusiast, Marc brings knowledge, creativity, and down-to-earth charm to everything... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Dancing with Emily
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Dancing with Emily
  You have recently shot our summer collection and it looked a lot of fun. How was the day and did you enjoy styling the new Gumbies collection? The summer... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Sailing around the world with Iain & Brioni
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Sailing around the world with Iain & Brioni
Step into the inspiring journey of Iain and Brioni, the newest additions to our esteemed family of Gumbies ambassadors. In 2020 they courageously sold all their possessions to acquire a... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Team GB's Ellie Seward
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Team GB's Ellie Seward
Here at Gumbies we are delighted to introduce our latest ambassador and Team GB representative, Ellie Seward. Ellie represents England and Team GB in the sport of Clay Shooting and... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Morzine ski coach & instructor, Isla
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Morzine ski coach & instructor, Isla
If you're heading out to the mountains this year be sure to pack your Gumbies. We know how great our Slippers can be inside or outside but don't just take... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Julie Jørgensen and the Take a Hike Collective
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Julie Jørgensen and the Take a Hike Collective
With flip-flop season firmly in our sights, we thought it high time for a coastal walk with some like-minded folk. We seized the chance to meet with Julie Jørgensen of... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: 365 Sea Swim Challenge, Chris, Greg & Leanne
Gumbies Ambassador Series: 365 Sea Swim Challenge, Chris, Greg & Leanne
We catch up with Chris, Greg & Leanne from 365 Sea Swim Challenge to find out if they made it through winter and what their plans are for summer 2022. Hey... Read more...
Ski Season 2022 - Alex & Charlotte's Top Travel Tips
Ski Season 2022 - Alex & Charlotte's Top Travel Tips
With travel corridors opening up there's still time to hit the slopes this winter. We ask Zermatt residents and Gumbies Ambassadors Alex & Charlotte how best to navigate the Covid... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Pilates with Nicola
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Pilates with Nicola
When some people hear the word “Pilates”, they might tend to think that it’s a simple kind of exercise, or that it’s the same thing as yoga, or that it’s... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: 365 Sea Swim Challenge Founder, Chris
Gumbies Ambassador Series: 365 Sea Swim Challenge Founder, Chris
We've been chatting with Gumbies Ambassador Chris, founder of 365 Sea Swim and avid Gumbies wearer! Hi Chris, thank you for taking time to talk to us. Where are you... Read more...
National Beach Clean Week 2021: Checking In With Helen
National Beach Clean Week 2021: Checking In With Helen
Every September thousands of people take to the beach all over the UK to take part in the Great British Beach Clean. The Great British Beach Clean, a Marine Conservation... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Beach Clean-up With Joe
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Beach Clean-up With Joe
Meet Joe Whitson, the "original" Gumbies ambassador! Joe has been proudly wearing Gumbies for many years and puts them to good use keeping his local beaches clean. Joe started the organisation... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Beach Days With Isla
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Beach Days With Isla
We are celebrating National Beach Day here at Gumbies - where better to wear your Gumbies flip flops! The UK has some of the best beaches in the world with... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Hiking with Leanne & Adina
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Hiking with Leanne & Adina
To launch our new hiking inspired Scrambler sandal we enlisted some well heeled hikers to put our newest Gumbies addition through its paces. This is the first edition of our... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Hiking with Alex & Charlotte
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Hiking with Alex & Charlotte
For our second instalment of our hiking guide we enlisted Gumbies ambassadors Alex & Charlotte who live in the Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt.  Both are passionate about the mountains... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Beach Cleaning with Helen
Gumbies Ambassador Series: Beach Cleaning with Helen
Here at Gumbies, we are passionate about caring for the planet. When it comes to things we can do to improve the environment, beach cleaning is high up on the... Read more...
The Best Beaches in the UK... and the Best Flip-Flops to Wear on Them!
The Best Beaches in the UK... and the Best Flip-Flops to Wear on Them!
With overseas travel being rather uncertain this summer, a lot of us are flocking to the wonderful tourist traps on our home turf. The United Kingdom is home to some... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassadors Series: Painting with Jackie
Gumbies Ambassadors Series: Painting with Jackie
“Nature itself is the best physician” Hippocrates once stated. And he would know - he was the father of modern medicine. Despite this, over the past century or so, we... Read more...
Gumbies Ambassador Series - Cold Water Surfing with Mitch
Gumbies Ambassador Series - Cold Water Surfing with Mitch
The seasons are changing and the sun may be coming out, but for Mitch (also known as “The Scottish Surfer”), a day at the beach is just as likely in... Read more...
The Gumbies Sustainability Journey
The Gumbies Sustainability Journey
From sneakerheads to red-bottom-obsessed fashionistas, shoes are a massive part of all of our lives. Shoes take up a huge part of our style and our wardrobes, but somehow it’s... Read more...
5 Amazing Staycation Ideas For Summer 2021
5 Amazing Staycation Ideas For Summer 2021
If you’re used to travelling a bit less locally, you might not know where to go on your Staycation this year. Luckily, we adventure experts here at Gumbies have got... Read more...
How to Take Care of Your Gumbies
How to Take Care of Your Gumbies
Whether you wear your Gumbies footwear inside or out, it’s without a doubt that they will get mucky at some point.  With our recommended cleaning care, this will help ensure... Read more...
Recycling the Gumbies Way
Recycling the Gumbies Way
Here at the Gumbies HQ, we go further in ensuring that almost anything can be recycled or re-used, whether its recycling mailing bags, or cutting down on our cardboard boxes... Read more...
Bamboo vs Cotton: Is Bamboo Overtaking Cotton?
Bamboo vs Cotton: Is Bamboo Overtaking Cotton?
Bamboo vs Cotton: Is Bamboo Overtaking Cotton? It's common knowledge that when it comes to choosing a natural fibre for clothing, industrial products- etc, Cotton is by far the most... Read more...
How is recycled polyester made from bottles?
How is recycled polyester made from bottles?
Did you know that just in the UK alone, we use 7.7 billion plastic bottles per year and we dispose of enough plastic to circle the world 5 times over?... Read more...
The features and benefits of Cork
The features and benefits of Cork
"Isn't cork just for wine?" you may ask.  No - you'd be surprised to hear that cork has many beneficial properties that can be used in fashion items, such as;... Read more...
Recycling Cotton - What environmental benefits does this have?
Recycling Cotton - What environmental benefits does this have?
Here at Gumbies, we pride ourselves for using the best natural and eco-friendly recycled materials that we can use for our footwear ranges. A lot of popular flip- flop brands... Read more...
Wearing Gumbies during self-isolation
Wearing Gumbies during self-isolation
Gardening in our Gumbies Outback slippers is just one of the many things that we've been trying to do to occupy ourselves at home during self-isolation! We feel that it's... Read more...
Top 5 Summer destinations (to take your Gumbies to!)
Top 5 Summer destinations (to take your Gumbies to!)
1. Florida This place is indeed the most magical, happiest and our most favourite place on earth! It’s been reported that you can walk an average 13-15,000 steps per day... Read more...
Our Gumbies Store Displays
Our Gumbies Store Displays
Our Gumbies Store Displays You may have come across our colourful Gumbies store displays in your local retail store, or even at various tradeshow events around the world! We’re proud... Read more...
5 tips for hitting the slopes this half term (the ‘Gumbies’ way!)
5 tips for hitting the slopes this half term (the ‘Gumbies’ way!)
Whether you’re an avid skiing enthusiast, or you’re stepping onto the ice for the very first time, the half-term holiday in February is an ideal month for skiing due to... Read more...
How to recycle or re-use OLD Gumbies footwear
How to recycle or re-use OLD Gumbies footwear
Did you know? In the UK alone, almost 2 million pairs of shoes are thrown into the landfill every week. Unfortunately, most footwear brands still use materials that are non-sustainable,... Read more...
Top 5 winter destinations (to take your Gumbies to!)
Top 5 winter destinations (to take your Gumbies to!)
1. Lapland This holiday destination just had to be number one on our Winter list- nothing screams Christmas more than a holiday in Lapland! If you’re looking to meet the... Read more...