But, if you don't have another muffin to hand them down to, they do have a good resale value on IG so that is definitely an option. But, the logical and frugal side of me says that these are still baby/kid shoes so they are definitely going to get dirty (or lost) and I'm not sure how they would hold up in the wash. I think they are absolutely well made and super cute and for those reasons alone I think that every baby/kid should definitely own a pair. However, I think that owning a pair of Freshly Picked moccasins is like owning a KitchenAid mixer, a sort of rite of passage (is that weird?). I do buy Lemon new clothes from Carter's, Gymboree or Old Navy (as well as some thrift store finds), but I haven't splurged on anything for her except a couple of popular name brand, used items, from some Instagram shops (have you done this? It's awesome!). I mostly shop at American Eagle (always has sales) and thrift stores because I love a good deal. Babies on slippery floors definitely have to have traction to learn to stand and plop down, and these are almost as good as bare feet, she hasn't taken any tumbles yet while wearing them.Īnd, the question on everyone's mind: Are they worth the price? My husband and I are pretty frugal when it comes to clothes/accessories and we hardly ever buy name brand items. We also have hardwood floors and laminate throughout our house and she doesn't slip in them, even though the bottom is suede and there is no tread. Our little muffin isn't quite walking but is standing and crawls everywhere, and these moccasins don't seem to make it hard for her. They are also really easy to crawl and move in. Take home darling and adorable items like the Freshly Picked Moccasins in Weathered Brown from The Baby Cubby. They don't seem to bother her like other shoes do and they haven't fallen off her feet yet. The elastic makes them snug but also allows for easy on and off (great for when you're dealing with a very wiggly 10 month old), and if you get a little bigger size they are roomy and seem pretty comfortable. Nothing seemed to fit her well and nothing would stay on, until we got these. **Disclaimer: I was not compensated by Freshly Picked to write this post.We have always had trouble putting Lemon in shoes because her feet are so small and chubby on top and she curls her toes. These terms and conditions are a binding agreement (Agreement) that governs the relationship between you (You or Member) and Freshly Picked LLC (Freshly Picked or We). We appreciate your business and look forward to serving your needs. They’ve carried him through dusty, pebbly paths, led him to bubbling creeks, through freshly fallen wet leaves after a winter’s rain, over crackling twigs covering the grassy floors of cool and shady oak groves.Īnd he’s felt it all beneath his little moccasin-wearing feet. Welcome to the Freshly Picked subscription program (Program). They’ve allowed him to discover and explore, both protecting his feet, while also letting him feel the earth below. Not to mention, they are handmade to order and come in more colors than a box of crayons. For us, Freshly Picked’s moccasins have provided just that. I’ve found my youngest son Moon, who has been walking a mere nine months - a newbie in the mobility department - needs a soft, comfortable sole, a snug fit and a shoe that’s easy to slip on and off his quick and always moving toddler feet. We hike often and take walks through wild terrain. I want my children to feel these same sensations as they explore the world around them. I want to feel the dirt beneath my feet, the curves of rocks, the crunch of leaves, the cool pavement on a chilly afternoon, the dry sand warmed by desert heat. So moccasins are second best to that feeling. If I could go barefoot my entire life, I would. What I love so much about moccasins (if you’re wearing the soft-soled versions I prefer) - they at once protect you from the ground, while at the same time allowing you to feel it. They’re that universal shoe that seems to compliment any attire, any fashion trend, any age group, any decade. They’re unselfconscious, unassuming and timeless. Moccasins are hip even when they’re not trying to be. Moccasins are functional, effortlessly stylish, durable - that rare shoe that looks equally cool on everyone - whether you’re a six-month-old baby girl or a sixty-year-old man. I’ve owned pairs that have lasted for decades, their dirt-streaked soles boasting where they’ve traveled like pins on a world map. Usually it involves quality or craftsmanship, great design or aesthetics and sometimes it’s just all of the above mashed together. Every now and then, I come across a product I love and I just have to tell people about it.