Monday, February 4, 2008

Shoe Review : Umi Shoes + Giveaway


Its official.. my son's shoe collection is now better than mine.

We got a pair of Puggle baby shoes from Umi and they are soo pretty and not like anything else I've ever seen. The combination of colors plus the great thick Velcro strap certainly puts any baby who owns a pair into the "super fashion diva" category. Every detail is so well thought out I am actually jealous of these shoes. I love the little dots on the side of the Velcro strap, though its such a small detail, the little details really add up. These shoes also offer a elastic cuff which helps the shoes stay on. Connor is trying to walk and soon these little shoes will be his partner in chasing Melos around the yard.

The baby shoes are wonderful, and beautiful, but I was totally floored by the quality of these children's shoes. I just cannot do the Cosmos justice through a picture, you must simply feel of these shoes to understand. I can safely say, I personally have never owned a pair of shoes this nice. If you hang around me long enough you will learn I am a leather FREAK, meaning quite simply my many many long years riding and competing with show jumpers (horses) left me with an appreciation for fine leather. Umi certainly did not spare any expense when making these shoes as not only is the leather top quality (and soo soft) the insoles are super cushy. I can safely say I will not feel an ounce of guilt putting these on my son as I know his little feet will be in the best of shoes. I only wish I had a pair in my size. (you know, if they made one more size higher than their biggest pair, a size 37, I could wear them! My feet are soo tiny... oh well)

The best part? Umi is giving away one free pair of their Infant shoes. Included styles would be the Puggle (Boy or Girl), Pearl, or Primrose.

To enter :

  • Leave a comment on this post. Go visit Umi Shoes and tell me which of their styles are you favorite (boy or girl)! No "i want to win" stuff without a little effort (and I do mean little!)
  • Make sure there is a way for me to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger you may leave it in your comment or email it to me directly (angelaandconnor at gmail dot com)
  • Please US entries only.
  • To get extra credit :
    • For an extra entry :
    • Bloggers - Blog about this contest and leave me the link on your comment, or add me to your sidebar and let me know its there.
    • NonBloggers - Or bloggers.. Subscribe to our mailing list and earn an extra entry. Please let me know in your comment that you did :)
  • This contest will end Feb 12th at midnight!

207 Comments:

Amanda said...

I just think the boy's Dobby sandals are so darling. But all the shoes are so fashionista - my husband would love them!

Michele said...

There are so many cute shoes to choose from! I think that the Floret style is adorable...and I also like the Primrose. They would be great for my daughter.

Here's the link for the post on my blog:

http://loomingintucson.blogspot.com/2008/02/umi-shoes-giveaway.html

Sorka said...

I like the Zazu, and Doddy styles! Man boys shoes can be great too eh?

Anonymous said...

Boy styles I love = cosmos, sierra & dobby

Lisa said...

Those shoes are incredibly cute! I love the boys Dobby sandals especially, but the Puggle is cute as well. Why don't they make big people shoes?

Stacy said...

I have entered other bloggy contests for the Umi Shoes. I am so sweatin' these shoes for Sagan:

Blogged ya Previously....

http://mygoddlessdrama.blogspot.com/search/label/umishoes

Unknown said...

cosmos or finn in size 36! jbubolz-miller@hotmail.com

Maren said...

Oh, these shoes are soo cute and they look so comfortable! I love the white and chocolate primrose shoes.

Anonymous said...

I love the girl puggles in pink/chocolate. So cute! I also subscribed to your mailing list!

hanourse at gmail dot com

lace said...

My favorite pair are the Festival. How cute are those shoes. There are many other great styles as well. I would love to give these to my niece

Owner said...
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windycindy said...

Hi, Another great contest! I like the boys' "Dobby Sandals!" Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Owner said...

my son needs a pair of Dray shoes for church, his Hot Wheels shoes just don't seem very reverent. :)

blogging you now!
http://fishbowlfanatics.blogspot.com/2008/02/yeah-yeah-im-addicted.html

Allie said...

Pearl and cosmos are my favorite!! I need to win because my husband doesn't like "baby" shoes and wont let me spend money on them. Ha! I'll show him!

Danielle said...

Puggle (boy) Cosmos & Dray!
dansan826 at yahoo dot com

phxbne said...

I love the girls "Sage" sandal

Tricia said...

I like the Festival in chocolate. Beautiful shoes!

mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Anonymous said...

Love the Cosmos pair!

jdine said...

I love the (girl) puggles in pink/chocolate!

Erica G said...

I like the puggles (boy). They are so cute.

ali said...

I like the Dobby (boys)! BEAUTIFUL!! Perfect gift for my surrogate son as well. :) TY!

Anonymous said...

I really like those boy puggles! They really are so different and unique looking. My little guy would look so CUTE in them!

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

festival are cute

mulltc said...

The Puggle Girl is the cutest pair of shoes I have ever seen - and would match all of my little girls' outfits!

sweetsue said...

I really like the baby boy Puggle the best. They are all adorable!

Anonymous said...

I love the girls Primrose! Please enter me!

num1twinkie at yahoo dot com

Genevieve P said...

They're all so cute! But since I have to pick a favorite, I'll say the Tussah--I really like that tannish color.

peg42 said...

I love the Camellia in pink. So adorable. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Anonymous said...

love puggles boys

Mommy Bee said...

Who wouldn't want a pair of these?! Adorable! I love the girls' Glimmer and Clairette. So cute! Thanks for the chance at a great giveaway!

Leane said...

My fav Umi shoes are the boys ZAZU. I love the boot cut because of the extra ankle support it gives, and the black and tan color combo is very boy chic.
I would love to win a pair of the boys puggle. They are adorable, too. I am always surprised at what great giveaways you are coming up with. Thank you for the entry.
webleane[at]yahoo[dot]com

Leane said...

I just subscribed to your mailing list so I will never miss any of your greatness.
Thanks for the extra entry. I really would love to win these for my son so I am keeping my fingers crossed, wishing and hoping!
webleane[at]yahoo[dot]com

Tuesday Girl said...

I love the brown pearl shoes. They are so different and cute!

Anonymous said...

primrose

Robinc said...

I think I am going to get a pair of the Finnigan's in black this spring for my son. I love the boy puggle's too! These shoes are too cute.

Jerri said...

I love the little brown Urchin's these woudl be great for either of my boys.
Thanks for the chance!

Unknown said...

Oh, those brown Pearl shoes are ADORABLE!!!

PS said...

I love the Tussah's. They look like something I'd wear! I love them, because I love dressing my little girl up and these would look so cute with skirts or little jeans!

agordon10 said...

the boys dobby sandals are cute, size 2

April said...

As a mother of two boys I love the cosmo style because they seem so grown up, but at the same time I like the puggle style with their bright colors which reminds me they are children.
aprilnorma(at)hotmail(dot)com

Milk Mama said...

Oh the Minnie shoes are adorable!
sarahmarie[dot]pemberton[at]gmail[dot]com

Maggie Smith said...

I really like the Boy's black/graphite Cosmos just like you have pictured on your blog. They are so perfect! I would love to win a pair for my little man!

THANKS!
royaldixie@charter.net

Anonymous said...

Cosmos are my favorite!! thanks so much

stbaisch AT yahoo DOT com

Katie said...

The Andes girls boots look so adorable and cozy!

Anonymous said...

Mosaic

Unknown said...

I LOVE the pink and brown "puggle" shoes!

Anonymous said...

The sandals work for me

Jenna said...

Primrose is pretty and would go well with just about any outfit.

Becca said...

Ooh, I love the Poppy in soft pink. It looks a little metallic, but not obnoxiously so. These would be perfect for my little one who can stand on her own, but hasn't taken a step yet.

Superdumb Supervillain said...

In honor of the warm weather I wish we were having, I'm naming the sandals I like best from Umi- the Magnolia for Roo and the Dobby for Jasper!

I'd love the Puggles for him to start walking in.

Unknown said...

I really love the boy's Dobby's or Puggles. They're both so cool looking. :)

Postmarks Online said...

I would love to win a pair of Puggles for my baby niece, who always seems to be dressed in pink.

noreen said...

love the floret, frolik and charm
you can't expect me to pick just one :)

lev53211 said...

cute shoes. i like the girls Poppy!

Amy Ruth Webb said...

I like the Alula, but alas, I have a boy, so Puggles it is! (So cute too, I just lust after the girly things!)

amyruthwebb[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

I love the boys Cosmos!

Anonymous said...

Puggles or Dobby's.

Anonymous said...

Wow!!

idahomom said...

I would love to give my boss's wife the Festival when she delivers in April.

Anonymous said...

Puggles are adorable

Bree said...

I love the Urchin sandels! SO cute!

Qtpies7 said...

I love the Dray's for boys! Oh my goodness they are soo cute! I definately don't have shoes so nice myself.

I am blogging you at www.momsbloggin.com in Thursday's contest frenzy column. (sorry, no link, it gets published tomorrow.)

redron said...

I love the girl puggles in pink/chocolate

Anonymous said...

the "minnie" shoes are so cute I subscribed to the newsletter

goody2shoes_2002@yahoo.com

art-sweet said...

Love the Zazu boots and the Cosmos shoes. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

please enter me. I blogged ya here

http://www.mommymandy.com/2008/02/umi-shoes-giveaway.html

I love the puggle ones!

Julie@HighFive! said...

I love the Dray and Cosmos!
Thank you!

Lolly said...

oooh i love the puggle shoes in pink and brown!!

Annette said...

The drays are really cute! Thanks for entering me.
frontzfamily at gmail dot com

Stacey Moore said...

ella loves the Magnolia sandals!!
thanks so much!!

ky2here said...

The drays are fantastic.

Erin said...

I like the girls 'charm'

Anonymous said...

I like to boys' sandpiper.

Crystal said...

I really love the boys' Puggle, but the girls Razz boots are cute, too.

baileygp said...

The Puggle in Chocolate and Pink is my absolute favorite!

Anonymous said...

The chocolate and orange Puggle is too cute. Like a cross between a slipper and a shoe- exactly what a beginning walker needs.

Anonymous said...

I just discovered these shoes today and LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE them. My favorites the Puggles in navy and blue (they weren't on the Umi site but they are at Piperlime), but my second favorite are the ones you posted (navy/green/orange). My son tried them on this afternoon and boy are they nice shoes and a massive improvement on the ubiquitous Robeez.

rjbk23 at yahoo dot com

I subscribed!

Uniquely Yours said...

I love the poppy in pink. Too cute.

Unknown said...

My wife likes the Zazu, and Doddy styles for our children.

Samantha said...

My favorite style is the Dray. They are so adorable and look very high-quality. Thanks!

Sherry G said...

The Glimmer - yum yum - so adorable!

Andrea said...

the girl Bangle Boots are adorable!

Becky said...

Since this is Arizona and it will be spring soon I would pick either the Camellia or Magnolia sandals for my daughter.

Deanne said...

That's a hard choice....just one? Well, ok, I really liked the Sierra boys shoe in the navy/chambray. My boy would be oh-so-cool in these slick shoes! In our house we would call them 'pimpy'! :)

Kristin said...

I love natural colors! The Puggle chocolate / orange have to be the cutest shoes ever! I also blogged about this on my site! http://kailasmommy.blogspot.com/2008/02/shoe-giveaway.html

souza4 said...

The little girls "cupcake style are precious. They would make great Easter shoes for my Granddaughter. win14me@q.com

Anonymous said...

The Primrose shoe is too too cute

Anonymous said...

My favorite pair are the Festival. How cute

Anonymous said...

The boy's dray style and the girls' melba style.

Anonymous said...

So adorable!!

Anonymous said...

i like the cosmos.

misternat1 said...

the puggles look kinda cool

Kira said...

I love the boys puggle!

Unknown said...

I really like the boys dray
ce613 at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I like the girls Flippity. They are too cute!

khmorgan_00@yahoo.com

ReviewsbyHeidi said...

They're all really cute shoes, but I especially like the Cosmos for boys. This is a great contest! I blogged about it.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Reviewsbyheidi

Michelle said...

The Sofia for girls is adorable. It's classic enough to be worn with a dress and casual enough to be worn with jeans. So versitile!

moushka said...

The girls Tilly boot in Pink is Adorable!!!

Anonymous said...

For the girls, I love the Poppy and the Puggle and for the boys I really like the Hawthorn.

These seem like great shoes!

Anonymous said...

These are all so cute! I could really use them. My daughter is turning 1 this week (yay!) and she'll be walking very soon. I like the Puggles for girls.

I'm at crt4book AT yahoo DOT com

Becca Ann said...

I loved the camillia...for my daughter!

Kristin said...

The boy Dobby would be great for this summer for my little guy!

Donna said...

My favorite is the girl's floret. They'd be perfect for my daughter!

Todd said...

The puggles for boys are great!

carissaad said...

I like the girls minnie.

Tammy said...

the boy Dray ones are adorable. thanks for the chance.

Don and Lisa Osborn said...

I like the Bangle boots for girls in black. Very cute!!

imjasonc said...

My favorite pair are the Festival. There very nice.

Angela said...

I TOTALLLY love the the Glimmer shoes for girls. They are absolutley adorable, so feminine yet so comfortable looking. Great job!

Anonymous said...

I think the Flicker for girls is DARLING!!

Amber said...

I love the Girl Glimmer shoes - so sweet!

Jameson's Mama said...

I love the Zazu for my little boy. They're so cute, just like him!

sachidewey said...

The Alula is just the cutest thing ever!

Anonymous said...

I have a two year old and would love the Hawthorn boot for him. I also love the duggle, cute colors, and the dray. I'm at ervasque@utmb.edu

Leenburke said...

I love the Poppy for girls!

DOODLEGIRL said...

I like Poppy for girls

ecky said...

it's hard to choose just one.
i love the florets...but the boots are amazing. i want them in bigger sizes for me!!!

miriama said...

I love the Camellia sandals.

Sassyfrazz said...

I like the florets and the cupcakes.


Thanks for a chance to win!

I have two contest going on right now, too! :)

Anonymous said...

I love the girl Pearl style.

sanna1999(at)verizon(dot)net

The Saunders Family said...

i like the magnolia...
mom2maria at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

i really like the boy's Dobby sandals

bison61 said...

I liked the boys Wallaroo

tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

those are some adorable shoes. I would pick the boys cosmic ones for my son. katie_mmartin (at) yahoo (dot) com

Anonymous said...

I love the Boys Puggle's in the Navy/leaf green/orange. They are just adorable as are all the shoes I looked at!

Anonymous said...

Sandals are perfect because spring is on it's way!

mogrill@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

I love the boys puggle and the Drey. Thanks for a great contest and the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

I like the Dobby sandals. They would be great for my son this summer.
Silvahalo5@hotmail.com

Dawn Alice Rogers said...

I love Floret! Too bad they don't make these shoes for adults!

Sandrik said...

I love the open toe on the Finn sandal

Unknown said...

I have seriously been DROOLING over Umi's since I first saw them. They are so awesome! I would love to see a pair on my son's adorable little feet. The Cosmos (grey/red) ones to be exact. They are so trendy and funky. I love 'em.

And I blogged about it on my site too (http://www.mommyinstincts.com) AND I am subscribing to your mailing list!

Thanks!

J.M. said...

i love the umi!

JaniceJ said...

The girls Camelia Sandals are my favorite, they are so cute!!

Anonymous said...

I love the Primrose Shoes for a girl in a size 18.

Anonymous said...

Also, I posted your contest on my Blog.
http://bloggycontests.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I was going to definitely say the Pearl (girls), but then I saw the Puggle, which I LOVE LOVE LOVE. I think I'm actually going to buy them!

(dianna_ball@hotmail.com)

Canadianladybug said...

I love the Floret or the Gingersnap.

As for the contest, I would go with the puggle girl... So cute the different colors they put together.

isa@heatworshiphouse.com

Anonymous said...

Unique looking shoes. I'd love to see them on. Thanks for the giveaway.
patsweeps@yahoo.com

jennem said...

The girls Glitz boots and Gamay sandals are absolutely fantastic!

maidto5 said...

I reckon the drey. :) or one of the boots. i also like the hawthorn..

but my daughter would love the glam boots!
brchelle1994@yahoo.com

Brooke said...

I like the Pearl Girls shoe. Really lovely.

Not So Anonymous Michelle said...

I LOVE gingersnap! SO CUTE!!

notsoanonymousmichelle at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I know what you mean - my kids shoe collections, as well as wardrobes are better than mine!

I've blogged about your contest:
http://www.mountainrailwayblog.com/?p=330

I love the style: Poppy

carrie
mountainrailway at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I really like the Cosmos

Evelyn
edq143 at yahoodotcom

Anonymous said...

I love the pink "Poppy" girl's shoes. deanna@count.com

jenna said...

My daughter would look cute in the Pearl style. I subscribed to your feed.

Anonymous said...

I love the Poppy shoe.

Jen said...

For my girl, I love the Alula, Flicker and Mathilda; For my boy, I have to go with the Puggle and Dobby!
Also, I subscribed to your mailing list for an extra entry!

sewingmema said...

Clairette for girls would be great for my little one.

Anna said...

the poppy shoe is my fave!

Medley Family said...

Love the cosmos and the pugle shoes for boys!

gjgille said...

Festival in chocolate color is my favourite.

Anonymous said...

My fave would have to be the girls' 'Minnie' sandal.

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Anonymous said...

I want to win! hehehhe
I know, I know. Not to copy the initial shoe, but the Puggle in the navy, leaf green and orange is adorable. I love the orange stitching along the sides and toe1

kdkdkd said...

cosmos or finn

yarachick said...

My 3rd daughter has only worn hand-me-downs from her 2 older sisters. It would be very cool for her to have a new pair of stylish shoes! The girl's puggles in size 20 would do the trick! :)

Leane said...

You are the queen of my blog....

http://my-bloggy-mind.blogspot.com/

These are great giveaways. Thanks for the second chance to win!

Doreen said...

The Flippity immediately caught my eye! I also like the Minnie's for sandles! Too cute!

Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

The little Tilly boots are just too cute!

Stephen A said...

puggles!

Jenn said...

My faves for my son are the Zazu - he'd look so handsome in those. I'd love to win the Pearls for my new niece who will be arriving in June! Thanks!

M said...

The Cosmos shoes are really trendy--definitely my fave. How come there are more than twice as many girls shoe styles?

Anonymous said...

i like the rambler ! ty 4 the nice contest!

Anonymous said...

I love the Puggles!

Anonymous said...

I love love love the Melba sandles!!

Anonymous said...

I like the Poppy for girl! It`s pink!
lusizova@rambler.ru

Anonymous said...

I like the puggles the best. or the dray. for a boy.

Teri said...

I love the Razzle boots for little girls! So cute!

Re said...

great giveaway! i like the boy puggles the best - great shoes for kids..very stylish! :)

Jessica Cote said...

Primrose in white are so cute!

Brandy said...

I love the little girls Melba style. Too cute!

sappysmom said...

the "solola" shoe is adorble but "camellia" in chocolate is my favorite!
sappysmom@yahoo.com
i also subscribed to ur mailing list too!
good luck all!

/\Heather/\ said...

There are days when simple does the trick, so I'm loving the dusty red lustre cupcakes. Too cute!

Thanks!

jenny said...

the shoes are so cool i would give almost any thing for a pair of them for my kid

Rockin' Mama said...

I like the cosmos shoes for boys!!

jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com

Jinxy and Me said...

Love the Cosmos

blueviolet said...

The Cosmos are my pick!

KiwisMommy said...

I love the magnolia. The pale pink shimmer is so cute. I love the awesome detail in the leather it looks like little flowers. Also I like that its got a smooth leather on the inside for a comfortable feel. Please count me in and thanks for the contest!

Anonymous said...

I think the Floret for girls is really cute, and I'd love to win for my granddaughter.

melonkelli said...

I like the Cosmos.

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Anonymous said...

Love them all, but if I have to choose, it would have to be Tilly's or Puggles.

ladypawnbroker said...

The little pink Poppy patten shoes are so adorable!

Anonymous said...

I adore all of these shoes. They are so cute. The cosmos are my fav. for a little boy. I like Badger as well. I know a little boy who could get into tons of trouble in a pair of these. Thanks bunches.

Bakersdozen said...

I like all three of the Puggle boy colors. It would be hard to choose.

Anonymous said...

Cosmos are really cute!

Crystal F said...

I love the chocolate Camellias. They would look adorable on my little girl. Thank you!

pancak said...

The girls' Primrose shows look great (as do all of them). 17

Anonymous said...

I love the Floret, they would look great with an Easter dress!

JC said...

The Cosmos are my favorite.

Anonymous said...

I love the boys Badger shoes because I think they are a great looking dress shoe! I love all the other ones too though!

Anonymous said...

I really love the Hawthorne. Julianna___@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

The puggle is darling. I would love a pair in the tan/navy/chocolate combo. thanks!

Angie K
tisaynababae@yahoo.com

Noggy said...

We've got a prewalker and the Puggle in lollipop pink is adorable for this Spring.

Unknown said...

Oh I LUVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV Umi shoes!!! Today my favorite is Primrose in white / chocolate....but a girl can change her mind, right?! ;)

Timster said...

I just think the boy's Dobby sandals are so darling.

Claire said...

I love the Cosmos!

Anonymous said...

Lovin' Mathilda!
They would look so sweet on my little Marley when she takes her first steps!

reach me at sweetveedubsatyahoodotcom

Taryn said...

The boy Dray ones are soooooooo cute!

Anonymous said...

litle boy cosmos

Rachie S. said...

I like the girl's shoe Frolic...to cute!

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