While cold-weather comfort is probably the last thing on your mind as temperatures climb, now’s a great time to get great deals on high end winter gear. Right now these Swedish Moccasins from top-brand Nowali are on sale for less than half price. You can pick up a pair for next winter for just $12 at BeetlesAndButterflies.biz.

My son can’t seem to keep socks, shoes, or slippers on his feet when he’s at home. As soon as he comes home from preschool, off come the shoes, off go the socks, and where they end up nobody knows. He doesn’t want to wear slippers, instead opting to let his feet “breathe.” This makes me nervous, as I don’t want him to get sick (I know, you can’t catch a cold from having bare feet, but it’s what my grandmother and mother have told me for all these years and I can’t help but worry!)

These Nowali Moccasins look like they might actually stay on my son’s feet. They look comfortable, with the sock and the soft leather-soled slipper sewn together. Made in Sweden, they are machine washable, a big plus. They come in a variety of sizes from 6 months to 10 years, and styles for boys and girls, ranging from basic colors to dragons to flowers. They sell for $24.95 at Nowali.com. For that price, I hope the pair I’m ordering today stay on my son’s feet longer than 5 minutes!

One thing I look for in baby shoes is whether or not they are easy to slip onto wiggly feet. Since these Hanna Andersson Swedish Moccasins are much like socks, but with a leather sole, I imagine they won’t be tough to pull on.

Though I doubt they’re great outdoors (unless the ground is nice and dry and skies are clear), I think that these could be handy in a few ways. First, they’ll keep baby’s feet warm and cozy. Second, they’ll be harder than the average shoe for baby to pull off and toss aside. Finally, they come in several colors, making it easy to match them to several outfits. Sizes even range from newborn right up to 5-7. Tuck them under baby’s pants or over; either way, you’ll have adorable and useful booties.

For $18.50 at HannaAndersson.com, your little one can wear moccasins hand-crafted in Sweden.  How many newborns can say they have that luxury?!

Rumored to be among the baby gifts Nicole Kidman received for her new daughter, moccasins from Nowali are as practical as they are sweet.  Made from a cotton blend knit upper with a suede sole, these shoes are toasty for little feet and skid resistant to help keep new walkers safe.  They are also machine washable, so you don’t need to worry about keeping them spotless.

These cute little shoes are available in pink, blue, and ivory, and and sizes from 6-18 months.  The company also makes a wide range of other fun moccasins for little feet.  You can purchase a pair for $28 from MilkShop.com.