Sunday, November 22, 2009

Scandeez Baby Mok Shoes Review and Giveaway!




If you read my blog, you know I have an almost 10 month old little girl named Violet and she is my flower child! She has never worn shoes! With winter coming up, we figured we should get her used to shoes. Easier said than done!!

Enter Scandeez and their adorable Moks. I came across this cute little Etsy shop and fell in love with the shoes Connie makes! Not only are they cute, but she has eco-ethics as well! She uses only natural fibers and fabrics. They are just the sweetest shoes! Here are some examples of the cuteness!

Baby Leather Ladybug Moks Size 0-3 Months Baby Leather Dots Moks Sz 0-3M Baby Leather Dots Moks Sz 0-3M Baby Leather Whale Moks Sz 18-24M Baby Leather Skull and Crossbones Moks Sz 3-12M Baby Leather Elephant Moks Sz 12-18M Baby Leather Elephant Moks Sz 12-18M Baby Leather LLama Moks Sz 3-12M

The best shoe for a baby really is a soft shoe! Babies need to feel the ground to learn to walk. If my baby can't be barefoot, I would choose these as a second choice in a heartbeat! The uppers, inside sole and exterior sole are made from leather. They are soooo soft! The tops have a small band of elastic to help them give a snug fit so baby can't kick them off as easily! I love the designs on the bottom! What a cute surprise when someone picks your baby up! The craft-womansip is just supurb and the quality is amazing. You will not be dissapointed here!

I really love how friendly Connie is and how much she loves her work. You can really tell she takes time and care to make these shoes and that makes them even more special to me. I feel like she cared what my little Violet would look like in these shoes. These were made FOR Violet, as all her shoes are made to order. You pick what you want and then allow her a few days to make the item and then ship it.

Moks come in a variety of sizes, all based on your baby's heel measurement. This measurement is precise! I always buy big and in this case it kind of bit me in the butt. My little girl is big, she is wearing 12 and 18 months size clothes at not even ten months! Since she has never worn shoes, I measured and then added a little for good measure, dont do that! haha. They fit her but they are a little loose. The sizing issue was entirely my fault though! Right now we are putting socks on with hers and they fit just fine. I think it is wonderful that they are true to fit! Make sure you measure your little one's foot and go by that!

Here is what Connie recommends:

Size:
Please add 1/4"(.6cm) or more to baby's foot measurement then choose size according to that total measurement.

0-3 months 3 1/4"(8.3 cm) - 3 3/4"(9.5 cm)
3-12 months 4"(10.2 cm) - 4 3/4"(12.1 cm)
12-18 months 4 3/4"(12.1 cm) - 5 1/4"(13.3 cm)
18-24 months 5 1/4"(13.3 cm) - 5 3/4"(14.6 cm)

Let me just add that I added to her 1/4" recommendation! I added 1/2" instead of 1/4" like she says to do! Follow her directions, she knows what she is doing!

These are the adorable Moks Violet was able to test out!

Baby Leather Flower Moks Sz 0-3M

I thought the purple color and the flower were very fitting for her! I don't have a picture of her in hers to put up here yet because she is entirely uncooperative so far in wearing shoes. I suggest that you buy these when your little ones are in a 0-3 months and let them get used to them from the beginning. This is true of ANY shoe. It's going to take a little more patience with Violet to get her to keep her shoes on! I think she takes after me and just likes being barefoot!

I just want to take a moment and gush about how soft and flexible these shoes are. I keep rubbing my hand along the bottoms! The entire inside is soft too! Any baby would be comfortable in these. I think these shoes are just what new walkers need to feel comfortable and confident. No baby is going to want to learn to walk in an uncomfortable shoe!

These shoes are priced at $30.00 which is an incredible value for an extremely well hand crafted item! These are made when you order them, for your little one! I am a firm believer in buying good, pricier shoes for their first shoes because it is so important for their little feet to get a nice start!

She also makes a variety of other items, such as wet bags, onesies and burp cloths! So talented!

Of course I have amazing things to say about Connie! She is a darling to work with! You wont have an issues with her and her eco-friendly shop!

Purchase anything in her shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/scandeez

WIN IT!!

One fabulously lucky winner will get their very own baby Moks in the style and size of their choosing!

To enter, head over to the Scandeez site and tell me what your favorite Moks are! You MUST do this before any other entries or your comment wont count! Please also leave your email address so I can contact you if you win!

Extra Credit!
- Follow my blog (1 entry)
- Blog about this giveaway (1 entry)

This contest ends December 4th at midnight! Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via email and a posting on this blog. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen!

Thanks guys and good luck!

A HUGE thanks to Connie and Scandeez for allowing me the review opportunity and for the rockin giveaway for my readers!


54 comments :

  1. I love the cherry baby moks!! They're adorable! My twin girls would love these!

    Lgoschler at hotmail dot com

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  2. I follow your blog!

    Lgoschler at hotmail dot com

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  3. baby leather flowers mverno@roadrunner.com

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  4. The Baby Leather Pawprint Moks Sz 3-12M would be perfect! Thanks for the chance.

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  5. The Baby Leather Flowers. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  6. I love the Baby Leather Moks in brown/tan
    veniceangel@hotmail.com

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  7. I love the Baby Leather Moks in mint green!

    bunnybx at gmail . com

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  8. these are super cute! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28412799

    melanieinaz2003 at yahoo

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  9. follow you

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  10. I LOVE the "baby flower mok" especially the ones that look like sunflowers!!

    Mom23todds at aol.com

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  11. the baby leather whale ones. Thank for the chance.
    Jackie hotbunz81@hotmail.com

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  12. I like the ones just like you picked, purple with flowers on the bottom. I browsed all 3 pages of her Etsy Mok listings, and now I forget whether she had them listed in 12-18 months.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. I like the Baby Leather Elephant Moks Sz 12-18M.
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  14. Google follower
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  15. i like the reindeer onesie/bib/shoe set. cute!
    sabeckstrom at yahoo dot com

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  16. I love the Baby Mok's in Team of choice -- (Razorbacks instead of Huskers, please!)very cute! I have a 2 yr old Grandson, and a new Granbaby due soon, so these would be fantastic in the 3-12 month size (so NEW baby has some NEW shoes, not just hand-me-downs!)
    Thanks for this great giveaway :)

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  17. I'm a brand-NEW follower, love your blog - looking forward to more great stuff!
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours........

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  18. I like the Baby Leather Elephant Moks Sz 18-24M. So cute!

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  19. I love the baby leather paw print moks in 18-24 months!

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  20. I love the baby leather skull Moks! So cute! My son would love them!

    msallie at gmail dot com

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  21. Great Giveaway! I love the pair with the yellow and black flower on it.

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  22. I follow your blog!

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  23. I love the Baby Leather Dots Moks Sz 12-18M! So adorable!

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  24. The elephant style in the light green is so cute. Per your reccomendation I would get the 0-3 month pair.

    thatwife at gmail dot com

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  25. I like the baby leather elephant ones. We are expecting in May and don't know what we are having so these would work for a boy or girl. I'd do size 3-12 months.
    anne.vanhoose@gmail.com

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  26. I follow!
    anne.vanhoose@gmail.com

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  27. I think the monkey or skull and crossbones are the best!

    yetidaddy at Gmail dot com

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  28. I like the baby leather dots moks :)

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  29. I follow your blog as jelaws5

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  30. Ooh, sooo cute! I LOVE the Elephant ones!

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  31. I like the pawprint moks :)
    eod_army_wife04(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  32. monkey pair for sure! have to measure my cute one's feet.
    jaszyperski@hotmail.com

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  33. I love the Baby Leather Flower Moks Sz 3-12M. So darling! goodwitchglinda at gmail dot com

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  34. My favorite is the Baby Leather Moks, Pink Flower!

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  35. I love the Skull & Crossbones pair! They are too cute! :)

    stormraven at gmail dot com

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  36. I like the Baby Leather Ladybug Moks! Thanks!
    hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com

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  37. Baby Leather Pawprint Moks Sz 3-12M Are my fave, the just seem more realistic to be on a foot

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  38. I love the Baby Leather Whale!

    clctaube @ yahoo.com

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  39. My favorite is the Baby Leather Elephant Moks with the Green Elephant in Sz 3-12M.

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  40. I like the Whale and Grey Elephant in a 3-12!

    hmahan_0529 @ yahoo dot com

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  41. I like the Baby Leather Elephant Moks!

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  42. I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect!

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  43. Baby Leather Dots Moks Sz 18-24M :)

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  44. Baby leather Ladybug moks sz 3-12 months outofthoughts-1@hotmail.com

    outofthoughts-1 at hotmail dot com

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  45. I posted a comment on my facebook about this giveaway. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1255202839

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