As parents we may have been taught that hard sole shoes offer the best support for growing feet but research has actually shown that this may not be true. A child’s foot is soft and pliable and pressure from the wrong shoe may actually impede proper foot development. Many pediatricians, including the renowned Dr. Sears, are now recommending that children under two not wear shoes at all. Going barefoot helps their feet to grow naturally and helps them to gain musculature and strength. Soft sole shoes provide an excellent alternative for those times when going barefoot might not be so practical. They still allow for feet to grow and develop with confinement.
My two youngest wore soft sole shoes often in their younger days but I was often disappointed by the fact that most soft sole shoe company’s did not offer shoes for kids past baby and toddler age. So I was thrilled recently to find Nowali Moccasins!
I love soft sole shoes and I adore moccasins so this is the best of both worlds. Nowali moccasins are a cozy sock-in-a-soft-shoe that stay on kids’ feet. The one piece design makes them super easy to put on, and the double elastic at the top helps to keep them on. Because they are soft and have fun designs, kids want to wear them all the time.
Nowali moccasins are especially popular with children who are starting to walk and run around the house. The non-skid soles really help prevent slips and falls on hardwood and tile floors. As parents know, pediatricians generally recommend footwear with flexible soles to help the foot muscles and arches develop naturally.
Winner of The New Parents Guide Seal of Approval, Nowali slipper socks have been keeping little feet happy for over 50 years. This year, Nowali introduces adult versions of their cozy footwear.
My daughter is wearing pink striped Nowali moccasins in size 6Y. They have some styles that go up to 10Y. I LOVE the fact that I can get them for both my older kids AND my toddler. My daughter also really likes them. She does find them a bit hard to get on but with my help she is good to go. They aren’t too hot either because it has been super hot here and yet she wears them non-stop.
This morning she wore them to Costco and we were stopped by 3 different moms wanting to know where we got those cool shoes. At first I think people assume they are socks and then when they look closer they can see they are actually shoes and they want some. 
We are very happy with ours and will continue to buy them as the kids grow.
So, do you want some of your own? Sure you do! The people at Nowali gave me a coupon code: HAPPYFEET, which gives you 10% off + free shipping for orders over $40. This is good thru 12/31.
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Love these! I like the brown stripe size 18 M.
I like the lt. pink fashion dots.
These are so neat…..my kids wear slippers in school, so these would be perfect!!!
I like the Stripe Moccasin for boys….in 6y size.
I like the Confetti for girls… in 4y
I like confetti for girls in 18M size.
i would use the brown block strips in 12 or 18 months! cute, cute, cute!!
We love the ladybug (coccinelle to my DD, who speaks French only) in size 2
Definitely the car ones, in the 2y size.
I’m a little bummed, they don’t have much in the 4y size, my older son would flip if little bro got car ones and he didn’t!
we like the cars in 12M size – so cute!!
I love the pink flowers in 2Y!
Wow! These are the coolest! We’d love Confetti (brown) 12M!
Very neat! I like the brown confetti. 12M
My kids would love them.
Unicorn lavender in 18M please.
I loooove those shoes! The fashion dots in fushia (2 yo) would look great on my daughter.
Love these! My boy would be so cute in the brown block stripe – size 18 month. Of course, his older sister would kill for a lion pair in the 2Y size. Thanks for posting these
Cute…
Hmm: 18m navy trucks. Nice for winter wear, too, for those cold floors!;)
How cute…my daughter would love pink flowers in 18 month.
Thanks so much for your blog and for posting about these! They are soo cute!! We especially like the brown confetti and would need a size 2y for DD #1. Of course, then big brother would be jealous and my newborn DD #2 would be underdressed!!
I tweeted it! I’m thecatenelson. Feel free to follow me
How fabulous! My little man would love a pair of block striped ones in brown Size 2Y.
These are adodrable. My son would love the Trucks size 18M. Too cool.
I posted a link on Facebook. Have my eye on the Trucks size 18M.
Also shared a link on Facebook for an extra entry!
This is so funny, you came up with a new use for these! In Sweden (where they are made) noone would EVER wear them outside, they’re the number one indoor slipper for pre-schools. Very smart and comfy!
That’s funny Petra. I’m from England and I was thinking the same thing. Must be a European thing.
Love these!
18m Navy Block Stripes
The winner is Alyson #40!
Thank you THANK YOU Tiffany!!! Can’t wait to get them!