Moccasins for Your Papoose

Posted by Candace on Jun 3, 2009 | 93 Comments

Baby Moccasins Soft-Soled Flexible Leather Toddler ShoesWhat if you combined a soft leather bootie with a fun knit sock? You’d get Nowali, the moccasin that comes in sizes from infant to toddler to big kid to even adult.

Barefoot is best for babies, but sometimes little feet need extra protection, warmth, or traction or mom just wants to add a shoe to make a cute special occasion outfit look just right.  Nowali solves your baby shoe needs comfortably and looks adorable, too.

Nowali sent my little crawler a pair of baby moccasins in the blue stripe style. The bottom part of the moccasin is a soft leather bootie flexible enough to allow those tiny feet to grow and the suede sole provides traction to keep toddlers and older kids from sliding over tile and wood floors.

nowali_block-stripesWe’ve tried several other slipper socks with gripper bottoms for traction but they usually end up peeling off eventually in the wash.  The suede soles of Nowali moccasins are a more effective alternative.

The top of the moccasin is a knit sock, available in a variety of patterns, that is attached to the leather bootie with decorative stitching. With elastic at the around the top of the sock and at the ankle, Nowali moccasins really stay put during crawling, walking, and running.

With leather elastic booties, my son often has bright red marks on his chubby little baby ankles where the elastic dug in and chafed. I had to stop using one brand because my normally happy baby would cry when I tried to put them one.  Wearing Nowali moccasins, he only has some faint sock marks from the elastic.  And you can see from the photograph that he’s happy to model the moccasins.

I’m actually so fond of these I think my daughter may get a pair for Christmas.  This comfortable shoe that stays on babies, provides traction for early walkers, and looks stylish, too.

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  • clenna in NH said:

    My grand daughter would love the Ladybugs moccasins. So cute.

    #1 Jun 3, 2009 at 1:31 pm
  • Pamela Kramer said:

    He’s soooooooooooooooooooooo cute!

    #2 Jun 3, 2009 at 3:05 pm
  • Crystal Allen said:

    i really like the pink block stripes in size 6y because my daughter loves pink and these are sooo cute! thanks clallen at ntin dot net

    #3 Jun 3, 2009 at 4:04 pm
  • Lana said:

    i like the block stripe in navy size 12 mo. i like that the bottom has traction.

    #4 Jun 3, 2009 at 4:08 pm
  • Crystal Allen said:

    tweeted http://twitter.com/clallen1971/status/2020639462 thanks again! my dd would love these! clallen at ntin dot net

    #5 Jun 3, 2009 at 4:16 pm
  • Lori said:

    I’d choose the fashion dots for 18 months. Thanks for the chance to win!

    #6 Jun 3, 2009 at 5:28 pm
  • Sue said:

    The big kid boys stripes in 8Y are perfect for my #3 son. He can’t stand being barefoot. Thanks for sharing~

    #7 Jun 3, 2009 at 6:05 pm
  • Becca said:

    I’d choose the Navy Lion moccasins in 12M for my baby to crawl and/or walk in this coming winter.

    #8 Jun 3, 2009 at 6:06 pm
  • Denise said:

    I like the Big Kids Navy!

    #9 Jun 3, 2009 at 7:46 pm
  • Lori Z. said:

    The TRex in khaki 2Y would be awesome for my son!

    #10 Jun 3, 2009 at 7:50 pm
  • MRS.MOMMYY said:

    navy adult for husband

    #11 Jun 3, 2009 at 10:59 pm
  • Erica C. said:

    the adult ones in oatmeal :)

    #12 Jun 3, 2009 at 11:34 pm
  • Cynthia C said:

    I’d choose the Adult Moccasin in Oatmeal. Thanks.

    #13 Jun 4, 2009 at 7:53 am
  • MFJ said:

    I like the ladybugs.

    #14 Jun 4, 2009 at 8:26 am
  • zakka life said:

    I would get the ladybug in a size 4Y for my daughter.

    #15 Jun 4, 2009 at 11:50 am
  • Carolyn said:

    adult moccasin – womens navy – 8 – 8.5

    #16 Jun 4, 2009 at 1:26 pm
  • Vicki Wurgler said:

    my granddaughter would love the ladybugs Moccasins in size 18 M-she has a ladybug outfit that would look cute with these

    #17 Jun 4, 2009 at 3:41 pm
  • Sara said:

    I like the white cable knit moccasin in 12 months the best. I love these because they stay on!

    #18 Jun 4, 2009 at 4:06 pm
  • Angela J said:

    adult moccasin in Navy

    #19 Jun 4, 2009 at 5:39 pm
  • Djp said:

    sign me up

    #20 Jun 4, 2009 at 8:53 pm
  • Kim said:

    I like the trucks ones for my boy! Thanks :)

    #21 Jun 5, 2009 at 2:20 am
  • Ira said:

    I’d like Adult Size Moccasin for Women, size 6, Navy color.
    Hope I win this :D

    #22 Jun 5, 2009 at 4:00 am
  • Carol said:

    I love the Adult Mocs in Oatmeal, Navy would work fine too. I’d probably live in them.

    #23 Jun 5, 2009 at 11:43 am
  • Monique Rizzo said:

    The Ladybugs are too cute!! Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

    #24 Jun 5, 2009 at 12:48 pm
  • Beth said:

    I would choose the pink confetti in 18M because they would go with most of my daughter’s clothes.

    #25 Jun 5, 2009 at 12:54 pm
  • jane jakins said:

    blue mocassions

    #26 Jun 5, 2009 at 6:35 pm
  • Green Yak on Etsy said:

    I’d choose the confetti pair in size 6m — I think they’d make a lovely gift for the newest addition to my uncle’s family :-)

    #27 Jun 5, 2009 at 6:45 pm
  • beth shepherd said:

    These are adorable. My youngest daughter picked out the ladybugs. She loves them
    Thank you for the chance
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

    #28 Jun 5, 2009 at 6:46 pm
  • ReggieMann said:

    If I win, I would choose the Pink Confetti moccasins in size 4Y. The pink colors are very pretty :)

    #29 Jun 6, 2009 at 9:30 am
  • Barbara J said:

    Ladybug in 18 months.

    #30 Jun 7, 2009 at 4:16 pm
  • Becky said:

    I like the flowers in pink size 18 months.
    beckychart at gmail dot com

    #31 Jun 8, 2009 at 8:38 am
  • Rosey said:

    I like the block stripe socks in size 4Y. Thank you.

    #32 Jun 8, 2009 at 3:27 pm
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    #33 Jun 9, 2009 at 10:31 am
  • Marianna said:

    I’d pick the big kid boy stripes in 8Y

    #34 Jun 9, 2009 at 8:42 pm
  • Lisa E said:

    Flowers, Red, Size 18 months! CUTE!!!

    #35 Jun 9, 2009 at 9:23 pm
  • Maggie M said:

    I’d love to win the “Confetti” moccasins in Pink, 2Y:)

    #36 Jun 10, 2009 at 11:00 pm
  • Maggie M said:

    I for got to tell you why I like the Confetti – Pink Moccasin…first, I love the colors and second, my granddaughter loves all things Pink and I know she would adore these moccasins:)

    #37 Jun 10, 2009 at 11:02 pm
  • Maggie M said:

    I follow you on Twitter as “Smokeysmom” and Tweeted this giveaway:
    http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/2112288355

    maggie@mannwieler.com

    #38 Jun 10, 2009 at 11:08 pm
  • ALLY in WA said:

    I would choose the boy’s block stripes in blue in 4T

    #39 Jun 11, 2009 at 6:04 am
  • myfloatingworld said:

    I would choose the confetti moccasins in pink 2Y. They suit my daughter’s bubbly personality.

    #40 Jun 11, 2009 at 11:30 am
  • sito said:

    I like the Pin Flowers design, 2YR. They’re so girly, bright and cheerful with the happy little flowers on the pink background.

    #41 Jun 11, 2009 at 12:43 pm
  • sito said:

    Tweeted – http://twitter.com/sito50/status/2119001848
    (Forgot to say why I liked them in first tweet.)

    #42 Jun 11, 2009 at 12:45 pm
  • Carrie H. said:

    I like the block stripes in Pink, 2 years old. Thanks!

    #43 Jun 12, 2009 at 11:34 am
  • jan koontz said:

    iwould love to win, thank you

    #44 Jun 18, 2009 at 10:39 am
  • Robin H said:

    I like the flowers, size 12 months for my daughter

    #45 Jun 19, 2009 at 11:31 pm
  • Aisling said:

    I’d choose the Confetti moccasins in brown, size 6 months.

    #46 Jun 20, 2009 at 11:02 pm
  • Aisling said:

    I seem to be reading impaired this evening and forgot to tell you why I’d choose the Confetti moccasins in brown, size 6 months. (Can you delete my first incomplete post?) I like them because they look very comfortable, very apt to stay on Baby’s feet, and they’re just absolutely cute.

    #47 Jun 20, 2009 at 11:05 pm
  • Samantha S said:

    Thank you for the giveaway! I’d love the oatmeal in adult size 9, they look super comfy!

    #48 Jun 21, 2009 at 12:47 pm
  • grubmama said:

    i would love the cable knit mocs in 2Y. these would be great for the cold winter months.

    #49 Jun 21, 2009 at 3:13 pm
  • Suzanne B. (Crunchy Green Mom) said:

    I would love the Ladybugs, 4Y.
    My toddlers would get a kick out of the Ladybugs and the Unicorn… we live in Colorado and have hard wood floors.

    These things are great for cooler spring nights and winter’s! I need to make sure to get three of them. One for each little kid for the holidays!

    Oh.. and the nephews and best friends son..

    SOOO many to buy :)

    #50 Jun 22, 2009 at 12:50 am
  • Leslie S. said:

    I like the trucks in gray size 2Y. My son loves tucks so I thought this was a good choice for him.Thanks!

    #51 Jun 22, 2009 at 9:34 am
  • Christine said:

    I would love the big kids in navy 6Y for my son. They look really comfortable and stay on well! Thanks for the chance.

    #52 Jun 22, 2009 at 4:23 pm
  • Christine said:

    I tweeted at https://twitter.com/justicecw/status/2284057837

    #53 Jun 22, 2009 at 4:24 pm
  • Susan Ledet said:

    I would like the cute Ladybugs in size 6 months.

    #54 Jun 22, 2009 at 11:00 pm
  • Jessica M. said:

    I would have to go with the T Rex, size 2y

    #55 Jun 23, 2009 at 12:25 am
  • Erma H said:

    I like the adult moccasin in oatmeal.

    #56 Jun 23, 2009 at 6:50 am
  • Connie P said:

    I’d love to have the navy adult size 7-8-looks so comfy!

    #57 Jun 23, 2009 at 9:08 am
  • Ruth said:

    I like confetti in the 4y. It is too cute!

    #58 Jun 23, 2009 at 9:29 am
  • Melissa Barnes said:

    cable knit moccasin in navy size 6Y

    #59 Jun 23, 2009 at 9:51 am
  • Colleen said:

    Fashion dots for 18 months!

    #60 Jun 23, 2009 at 12:00 pm
  • Annamarie said:

    confetti Pink 6M

    #61 Jun 23, 2009 at 12:07 pm
  • lace said:

    I like the brown confetti in 4Y. Such a cute moc.

    #62 Jun 23, 2009 at 1:35 pm
  • Cynthia Mercado said:

    I love the big kid navy cable knit moccasins in size 6Y for my son. I like these because of the color and they look warm.

    #63 Jun 23, 2009 at 5:05 pm
  • LaVonne said:

    I would choose the lady bug design for 2Y, for my toddler daughter. They are so cute!

    #64 Jun 23, 2009 at 5:10 pm
  • LaVonne said:

    My tweet for extra entry: http://twitter.com/lavonnelong/status/2300433894

    #65 Jun 23, 2009 at 5:10 pm
  • Erin said:

    I would choose the confetti moccasin in brown, size 2Y for my daughter. I love the the mix of stripes and dots in this moccasin.

    #66 Jun 23, 2009 at 5:34 pm
  • Erin said:

    I twittered about these great moccasins – http://twitter.com/MountainMommy/status/2300790262

    #67 Jun 23, 2009 at 5:36 pm
  • tuesday said:

    I love the confetti moccasin in brown in the 2Y size!

    #68 Jun 23, 2009 at 7:44 pm
  • Melanie said:

    I like the Adult Mocassins, in Oatmeal size 7-8!
    My sister would love them.

    #69 Jun 23, 2009 at 9:52 pm
  • Storm said:

    I’d pick the girls ladybugs in size 18 months – we love our girly girl pink here :)

    #70 Jun 23, 2009 at 10:08 pm
  • Chrysa said:

    I would choose the adult navy.

    #71 Jun 23, 2009 at 11:01 pm
  • Erin said:

    I like the cable knit moccasin size 12months in pink!

    #72 Jun 23, 2009 at 11:55 pm
  • renee said:

    I’d get the ladybugs 4y because my daughter would look absolutely adorable in them!

    #73 Jun 24, 2009 at 12:02 am
  • Christine said:

    I would love to win the T Rex style for an 18 month old!

    #74 Jun 24, 2009 at 12:27 am
  • tina reynolds said:

    i would choose the ladybug 4yr for my daughter carly because it would go with a lot she wears a lot of pink thanks

    #75 Jun 24, 2009 at 1:11 am
  • Denise said:

    I would like the TRex pair, size 4. Thank you!

    #76 Jun 24, 2009 at 2:01 am
  • Elizabeth said:

    I would choose the adult navy blue size 7-8!

    #77 Jun 24, 2009 at 9:07 am
  • Lisa said:

    The trucks moccasins would be nice for my son. I’d like size 2Y please. It’s a cute design he would love & it’d keep his feet warm!

    #78 Jun 24, 2009 at 10:10 am
  • kathy pease said:

    i like the ladybug in 18 months

    #79 Jun 24, 2009 at 1:57 pm
  • kathy pease said:

    https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/2313732175

    i forgot in my last post..i like them because they are so freaking cute :)

    #80 Jun 24, 2009 at 1:59 pm
  • Cassandra said:

    I would choose the cable knit moccasin in pink in size 12months

    #81 Jun 24, 2009 at 2:20 pm
  • Donna M. Clark said:

    I would choose the Oatmeal in adult ladies size. I would choose that one because I remember having a pair of slippers somewhat like that from my childhood. My feet are always cold, so these would really make my day. Thank you for having this giveaway.
    litefoot873 (@) hotmail.com

    #82 Jun 24, 2009 at 2:20 pm
  • Cori Westphal said:

    I’d pick the big kid girls stripes in size 8 yrs. They just look so comfy! Thanks!

    #83 Jun 24, 2009 at 4:17 pm
  • Cori Westphal said:

    Tweet; http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/2315639059

    #84 Jun 24, 2009 at 4:19 pm
  • Suanne Giddings said:

    I would choose the adult navy. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this useful giveaway!

    #85 Jun 24, 2009 at 5:19 pm
  • Lea said:

    I’d get the Cars moccasins for my nephew in size 2Y. He’s a big fan of cars!

    #86 Jun 24, 2009 at 8:45 pm
  • israel y said:

    i like the T Rex 6M

    #87 Jun 24, 2009 at 8:52 pm
  • Checkers said:

    Adult-Oatmeal please, ty.

    #88 Jun 24, 2009 at 9:08 pm
  • Lily Kwan said:

    I love the Unicorn moccasins in size 18 months because they’re so cute!

    #89 Jun 24, 2009 at 11:16 pm
  • Jane Hoh said:

    The navy please for adults in size 10. Thank you for your hard work on this site.

    #90 Jun 24, 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • Jennifer Jozwiak said:

    I’d choose the unicorn in size 6m.

    #91 Jun 24, 2009 at 11:30 pm
  • Gianna said:

    I love the big kid girls stripes in 10Y :)

    #92 Jun 24, 2009 at 11:46 pm
  • Letessha said:

    My choice is the confetti pair in size 6 mos.

    #93 Jul 2, 2009 at 3:29 am