So, I was down at the feed store this afternoon (and how often do you see shoe-lovers starting a conversation with a phrase like that?!) and encountered these cute little baby slippers. They immediately made me think of fellow shoe-blogger Shomore who is at that stage of pregnancy where I suspect she is just ready for it to be over and meet her baby already.

So, can we get an “Awww”?

Cowbabies pink Hi-top Critters $25.99 at Boot Barn and $26.99 at Sheplers.

Cowbabies tan Hi-top Critters $25.99 at Boot Barn.

Cowbabies pink Cowboy Boot $26.99 at Drysdales.

These are Roper brand “Cowbabies”; retail on these ranges from $19.99 to about $30.00, depending on the retailer. Available in 15 designs and made with soft leather uppers and non-skid bottoms, these are designed for little feet that are not yet ready for stiffer, hard-soled shoes.

And, unlike the perhaps-too-girly and grown-up heelarious slippers, I don’t see these being quite so controversial for potential baby gift-giving.