Tavi rocking his pirate booties from Auntie OffbeatShrie
Before Tavi was born, I learned that baby shoes are everyone's favorite gift to give. Little dude had over 15 pairs of tiny little shoes in a dazzling array of adorableness waiting for him on his birthday. After he was born, I quickly learned that most baby shoes are either impossible to get on (lots of shoving and grunting on those little Robbees boots) or prone to falling off (I was in a panic when I thought we'd lost one of his hand-knit blue booties).
And then for Christmas, Offbeat Shrie gifted Tavi the most AMAZING baby booties. They are both easy to get on AND never fall off. The design is impeccable, with little elasticated snapping straps that essentially allow the bootie to open almost completely … and then, once snapped, hold on tight. Doesn't it seem like ALL baby booties should be easy to get on and secure once they're on? It just makes sense. These are pretty much the only shoes Tavi will wear from now until he's 2 years old. Also, a warning for pregnant friends: these booties are also now my defacto baby shower gift for every single one of you.
I begged Shrie to tell me where she got them, and look at that: it's Etsy seller MEandREEKIE, and she's got a pair to give away to one lucky Offbeat Mama reader…
MEandREEKIE makes a whole range of these snapping booties, including a rang of colors of piratey ones Shrie got for Tavi, ladybug booties, adorable floral booties, and more. All of them are lined with super warm and soft fleece (no need for socks!), with microfiber soles. They range in size from newborn up to 2T.
Seriously ladies, in my whopping 2 months of experience as a mother (HA!) these are the best booties I've ever encountered. And now you can win a pair!
The giveaway:
A pair of snap-clasp baby booties from Etsy seller MEandREEKIE. The winner can select ONE pair of booties from any the snapping booties, in any of the sizes offered. (Note that MEandREEKIE's lace-up booties are not included in this giveaway)
Main entry:
Just leave a comment here, and be sure to use your real email address (never displayed or shared with anyone!) so that I can contact you if you win.
Additional entry options:
Each entry must be left as a separate comment to count.
- Blog or tweet with a link to contest, and leave an additional comment with a link to your post or tweet.
- Blog or tweet with a link to MEandREEKIE, and leave a comment here with a link to your post or tweet.
The nitty gritty:
- Giveaway ends in 7 days, at 9am Friday February 12th, 2010.
- One winner will be chosen randomly from all valid entries.
- The winner will then be emailed once and must claim their prize within 48hrs or a new winner will be picked.
- The prize will be shipped within one week.
- If the winner is not in the US, they may be asked to pay for shipping.
Comments on "The most perfect baby bootie ever made"
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Heather
February 5th, 2010 · 10:54 PM · #
I want some!
Parsing Nonsense
February 5th, 2010 · 11:00 PM · #
I've got a little one due to arrive in a few weeks, I'd love to cover his precious wee feet in these!
Ashley
February 5th, 2010 · 11:32 PM · #
Amazing! I love booties. Our daughter has what was originally thought to be a club foot but is correcting itself over time. At 2 she still limps a bit but thanks to crib shoes she's keeping up with the other kids! I always love finding etsy sellers offering soft structure shoes and slippers!
Thanks!
offbeat_shrie
February 5th, 2010 · 11:35 PM · #
Yay! I'm glad you guys love them. I had to snag them when I saw them. Only the best for little Tavi!
Becca
February 6th, 2010 · 12:11 AM · #
Those are awesome! My little one definitely needs a pair.
addie
February 6th, 2010 · 12:15 AM · #
Oh those are so cute! My little monster boy was born with size 3 feet (seriously, he's gonna be one hell of a barefoot waterskiier one day) so most of the cute little booties we got as shower presents never got worn. Probably because of that I'm a cute baby shoe fanatic!
splatter
February 5th, 2010 · 4:48 PM · #
okay – these are awesome. I am going to keep poking through those fantabulous little shoes now!
Crystal
February 6th, 2010 · 12:51 AM · #
THESE are adorable!!! Dude! I want a pair for myself. lol.
Lindy
February 6th, 2010 · 1:22 AM · #
I would like a pair for my little one on the way, please?
Shannon
February 6th, 2010 · 1:38 AM · #
I want!!!! Beautiful and cool!
eliza
February 6th, 2010 · 1:47 AM · #
I'd like to put my name in the hat, please!
Kim
February 6th, 2010 · 1:59 AM · #
These are too cute!
mary fran
February 6th, 2010 · 2:14 AM · #
pick me! i love them!
rhiannon
February 6th, 2010 · 2:22 AM · #
these are fantastic! we would love a pair too…
Giggles
February 6th, 2010 · 2:39 AM · #
If you're going to cover up cute little baby toes, might as well do it in cute little baby shoes!
Mary Kate
February 6th, 2010 · 2:51 AM · #
Oh wow I really love these booties. I hope I win them. Also can't wait til next week when I have the baby then I'm going to prob wind up buying a bunch of different pairs depending on the baby gender.
Baxter
February 6th, 2010 · 2:56 AM · #
Love the pirate ones. Wish they came in adult sizes.
OffbeatAriel
February 6th, 2010 · 3:26 AM · #
She does custom work — you could always put in a request!
Cheryl
February 6th, 2010 · 3:28 AM · #
Emily
February 6th, 2010 · 3:36 AM · #
Those pink ones are amazing (and I'm not usually a fan of pink!) I'd love to win a pair.
Rachel
February 6th, 2010 · 3:51 AM · #
OMG! Thank you so much for posting this! I cannot get ANY shoes to say on my 11 month old! I'd love to win a pair!
rie
February 6th, 2010 · 4:24 AM · #
Those are very cute, I want some!
Allison
February 6th, 2010 · 4:26 AM · #
So awesome!
Danielle P
February 6th, 2010 · 4:30 AM · #
They look so cozy! I want some!
rie
February 6th, 2010 · 4:31 AM · #
Okay, I tweeted about it too. https://twitter.com/rie__eri/status/8709211894
Kim
February 6th, 2010 · 4:32 AM · #
I want some!!!!
Pick me, pick me, pick me! *hand furiously waving about in the air* lol
Kayte
February 6th, 2010 · 4:42 AM · #
I'm excited for the contest! I'd love to win them!
RockerByeBaby
February 6th, 2010 · 4:43 AM · #
OMG i have these in black & white… i LOVEEEEEEEEE them… im a big supporter of her… i would love to win a pair for my best friend who is having a baby in August!!
Sara
February 6th, 2010 · 4:55 AM · #
These would be the perfect gift for my pregnant best friend!!
Jennie
February 5th, 2010 · 9:08 PM · #
This is a great idea! Super cute booties:)
Elly
February 6th, 2010 · 5:21 AM · #
Adorable indeed! My son was born in winter, so he just wore footed sleepers until spring.
These sure would come in handy those days when you want to put actual clothes on your baby. 
Goddess Leonie
February 6th, 2010 · 5:39 AM · #
Holy ADORABLE… I am in love <3
Kate
February 6th, 2010 · 6:19 AM · #
So cute and what a great design!
@greaser5564
February 6th, 2010 · 6:48 AM · #
aw! the skull & bones are so cuuute!
Kaija
February 6th, 2010 · 7:24 AM · #
Too cute! I have a feeling our Junebug-baby is going to need some of these.
Heidi
February 6th, 2010 · 7:28 AM · #
Booties here, please!
Kathryn
February 5th, 2010 · 11:30 PM · #
So cute!!
MMC_Momma
February 6th, 2010 · 7:45 AM · #
Ooh, want!
MMC_Momma
February 6th, 2010 · 7:46 AM · #
http://twitter.com/LdyShadow/status/8714556032
MMC_Momma
February 6th, 2010 · 7:48 AM · #
http://twitter.com/LdyShadow/status/8714581340
MMC_Momma
February 6th, 2010 · 7:52 AM · #
http://accidentallymommy.blogspot.com/2010/02/fab...
jessica
February 5th, 2010 · 11:53 PM · #
lovely!!
nikkicupcake
February 6th, 2010 · 12:09 AM · #
i want! oh pretty pretty please!
aiden has almost lost the only pair of shoes i bought for him (uggs of course!) and it makes me sad to think about him loosing them!
Erin
February 6th, 2010 · 8:51 AM · #
these are so cute & would be perfect for my little one.
jess
February 6th, 2010 · 9:35 AM · #
I'm going to leave a comment! I am not a mum – but I think that I am the best auntie ever!!
My sister is having her third child – and I have been searching for THE gift for her and bub… this would be perfect! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to win them for my sister (who happens to be the best sister and mum ever!!! – 
do you see a theme??) and her little bub…
Michele
February 6th, 2010 · 1:46 AM · #
I love the pink skull ones… perfect in my house… with 3 girls!
Emily
February 6th, 2010 · 1:49 AM · #
Wow, that's a really ingenious design – and so cute!
Meggles
February 6th, 2010 · 10:09 AM · #
Holy cow, that's brilliant. You're right, baby shoes DO always fall off or not go on on. Soooo all over these.
April Yodock
February 6th, 2010 · 10:28 AM · #
I love the brown pirates, like Tavi has
They're so cute
Kyle Schmid
February 6th, 2010 · 11:48 AM · #
I like these
Tonya
February 6th, 2010 · 11:49 AM · #
<3 <3 <3 <3
Terri
February 6th, 2010 · 11:51 AM · #
What are they made out of? I think they look really comfy
Gemma
February 6th, 2010 · 11:55 AM · #
I got some baby feet that need some good booties.
Kelly
February 6th, 2010 · 12:55 PM · #
Um, yeah I'm gonna have to have those. Please and thank you.
Ashley
February 6th, 2010 · 1:15 PM · #
Too freakin' adorable!!!!
Jill
February 6th, 2010 · 2:04 PM · #
Oh my, these are super adorable! Arrrrrrrr!
Kathleen O'Callaghan
February 6th, 2010 · 4:13 PM · #
Fabulous and cute!!! I think I may have to get me a pair. xo
amber
February 6th, 2010 · 5:24 PM · #
totally been searching for some good booties
Erin
February 6th, 2010 · 6:06 PM · #
Those are beyond adorable! Please put my name in the hat…..but I have no idea how I'd choose – tiny ones for my 4 month old son or bigger ones for my daughter, in the hopes that maybe she'll leave these ones on and not walk around barefoot in the house all day?
niamibunni
February 6th, 2010 · 6:26 PM · #
I have yet to find anything my little guy can't fling off his feet in seconds!
drlebrun
February 6th, 2010 · 7:04 PM · #
Leaving comment in hopes of getting booties!
Kristin
February 6th, 2010 · 11:45 AM · #
Cute!
Laura
February 6th, 2010 · 7:59 PM · #
yay!
Rachel B
February 6th, 2010 · 8:38 PM · #
Love the pirate pair!
ecshaw
February 6th, 2010 · 8:53 PM · #
These are so cute!! Love, love, love
ecshaw
February 6th, 2010 · 9:04 PM · #
I'd love a pair for my little angel!
ecshaw
February 6th, 2010 · 9:04 PM · #
Blogged about it!
Rachel
February 6th, 2010 · 9:06 PM · #
Oooh! I want them for my soon to be niece!
Jesica
February 6th, 2010 · 9:23 PM · #
How could any mom not enter this contest?
Jess
February 6th, 2010 · 10:29 PM · #
They are too adorable!
Jessica
February 7th, 2010 · 12:22 AM · #
im due in a month and it would be amazing to win a pair! he still has no booties and with my budget.. it would be amazing if i won!
Sandra
February 7th, 2010 · 1:30 AM · #
i got one in the oven, and i love me some baby shoes! so cute!
Wehaf
February 7th, 2010 · 4:12 AM · #
I have some baby showers to go to; this would be a great gift.
Sarah
February 7th, 2010 · 4:54 AM · #
Those are amazing. I totally want some.
Chel
February 7th, 2010 · 5:43 AM · #
after waiting for 2 years, many tears, and lots of prayers my best friend just got the call last week that she was chosen to be the mother of an amazing brand new baby girl! I would LOVE to be able to give her a pair of these spectacular shoes!
Kathryn
February 7th, 2010 · 6:23 AM · #
Tavi is two months already? Wow!
Mary
February 7th, 2010 · 8:10 AM · #
omg, these are SO CUTE! I want the skull ones! : )
Emily
February 7th, 2010 · 8:58 AM · #
Those are cute!
Candace
February 7th, 2010 · 2:57 PM · #
I love the lady bug ones!!!
jenna
February 7th, 2010 · 4:34 PM · #
My son is almost 8 months old and will not keep shoes on his feet!! Scout will wear socks all day and night but the second I put shoes on him he goes bananas trying to get them off. These look like he'd wear them I'd love a pair.
pick me, please ;0
RDR
February 7th, 2010 · 4:45 PM · #
I want!
Alex
February 7th, 2010 · 9:21 AM · #
We want some!
Jennifer McDaniel
February 7th, 2010 · 5:24 PM · #
These are way cuter than any baby booties ive ever seen…. other than maybe the steampunk ones…. i think i need them!!
Caitlin S
February 7th, 2010 · 5:45 PM · #
I love them AND it seems appropriate that there would be pirate-themed "booties" . . .(I crack myself up!)
Bri
February 7th, 2010 · 7:30 PM · #
So cute! Ultimate baby booties are a must!
Sara
February 7th, 2010 · 8:28 PM · #
Those look like the perfect booties! I think I'll buy some whether or not I win the contest.
acorn
February 8th, 2010 · 2:06 AM · #
Very cute!
Alexis
February 8th, 2010 · 2:45 AM · #
These are so stinkin' cute, and functional, which comes first in my book. I would've tweeted anyway, but I'm stoked at the opportunity to increase my chances! http://twitter.com/erraticdancer
z's mom
February 8th, 2010 · 3:22 AM · #
adorable!!!
Shiloh
February 8th, 2010 · 3:52 AM · #
I have two new nephews, and I want to make one jealous of the other's cool new booties!
Jessica
February 8th, 2010 · 6:24 AM · #
these would be so cute to have for my little one soon to be born! how cool would that be to win something for once. hahahah.
Siobhan
February 8th, 2010 · 9:02 AM · #
Wow those are cute. Love the skulls!
Satrina
February 8th, 2010 · 1:51 AM · #
I'd love to have a pair for my baby!
Satrina
February 8th, 2010 · 1:51 AM · #
I'd love to have a pair for my baby!
Jen
February 8th, 2010 · 3:45 PM · #
Those are awesome, yes please!
Kelly S.
February 8th, 2010 · 7:48 AM · #
so cute! I love the warm, fuzzy fleece.
mari
February 8th, 2010 · 4:03 PM · #
pick me! pick me! these would be perfect for Gwendolyn!
nicole stewart
February 8th, 2010 · 4:11 PM · #
i would kill for a pair of your pirate booties. these are awesome. my hubby actually made our little one a cradle shaped like a boat – he slept in it his first 2.5 months! we're super into sailing and pirate culture and these are just too perfect. nice work!
Karen
February 8th, 2010 · 4:46 PM · #
I'd love a pair! How adorable.
Nancy Cavillones
February 8th, 2010 · 6:35 PM · #
ooh! me want. i've had the same struggles with finding the perfect bootie and i have some little feet that'll need warmth come this Spring.
Nancy Cavillones
February 8th, 2010 · 6:37 PM · #
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/NCavillones/status/8819607514
Nancy Cavillones
February 8th, 2010 · 6:38 PM · #
tweeted the shop! http://twitter.com/NCavillones/status/8819654653
Dawn
February 8th, 2010 · 8:22 PM · #
I love, love , love the lavender ones
Lauren
February 9th, 2010 · 12:12 AM · #
I love them!
kia
February 9th, 2010 · 2:39 AM · #
Very cute. I am 5 months pregnant and could stand for the best baby booties EVAH to be the first ones I receive.
kia
February 9th, 2010 · 2:42 AM · #
I tweeted linking to MeandReekie's etsy shop http://twitter.com/madreoso/status/8836944591
kia
February 9th, 2010 · 2:48 AM · #
I also tweeted about this contest http://twitter.com/madreoso/status/8837130322
The booties really are cute. I am not learning the gender of my baby until birth and the custom grey denim ones would be perfect for a little girl or boy
Kristin
February 9th, 2010 · 7:01 AM · #
Sooooooo cute!
AfterGirl
February 9th, 2010 · 4:13 PM · #
I always thought shoes for babies were stupid. But cute booties that stay on! I need those.
Jill Humston
February 9th, 2010 · 7:01 PM · #
I'd love to get a pair of these little cutesies!!
ErikaFoulk
February 10th, 2010 · 6:15 PM · #
Adorable! I want some!
V See
February 11th, 2010 · 12:37 AM · #
Oh my gosh, those are SO CUTE! I am in love.
Satrina
February 11th, 2010 · 2:50 AM · #
Here's my tweet
dora
February 12th, 2010 · 5:58 AM · #
Need. Them!!!!
Please.
Nikki
February 12th, 2010 · 1:11 PM · #
Oooh, beautiful booties. I want some, too!