Etsy Picks on Momtastic: Felted High Top Baby Shoes

January 18, 2011

ETSY FELTED BABY SHOES Seeing these sweet felted baby high tops instantly reminded me of the classic Chuck Taylor All-Stars, immortalized as the ultimate sneaker. After reading Etsy seller The Clever Kitty’s description of her booties, I discovered that she was, in fact, inspired by her “beloved Chuck Taylor’s,” a connection no one could deny.

ETSY FELTED BABY SHOES While these boots were not made for walking, the 100% merino wool on these high top booties would make anyone want to sit back and enjoy the feel of the natural fibers on their toes. Shannon Hanley (a.k.a. The Clever Kitty) hand knits each high top with care, wet felts to shrink it down to a plush baby size, and tops it off with a matching ribbon shoe lace.

ETSY FELTED BABY SHOES Find these and more colors for sale on The Clever Kitty’s Etsy Shop, with most high top baby shoes priced at $27. Sizes range from “Preemie” to 12 months

Rachel Faucett designs children clothes and runs Handmade Charlotte, a blog about design and vintage for children. She lives on a farm just outside of Atlanta with her husband and their five children.

Handmade Charlotte began with a few bolts of vintage fabric and a string of late nights making clothes for her daughters Isabella and Charlotte after everyone had gone to bed. Rachel had been selling antiques at the markets for several years with a strong focus on items for children and moving into clothing was a natural progression.