Description
You can learn quite a bit about someone by looking at their shoes, and apparently the same is true of a Christmas tree. Shoe ornaments turn familiar footwear into miniature keepsakes, with designs that can represent a favorite hobby, profession, personal style or simply the pair someone would happily wear every day.
Cowboy and cowgirl boots bring plenty of Western personality to the branches, from classic brown leather inspired designs to colorful boots covered in glitter, rhinestones and Christmas details. Sneakers and running shoes celebrate athletes and dedicated walkers, while golf shoes make an easy match for someone who would rather be on the course. Sandals and flip flops bring in a little warm weather attitude for beach lovers and anyone already counting the days until summer.
Dance has its own distinctive footwear. Ballet toe shoes can commemorate years spent at the barre, while a sparkling tap shoe recalls performances, recitals and plenty of practice. At the opposite end of the footwear spectrum, bunny slippers and cozy boots celebrate the perfectly respectable hobby of staying home and being comfortable.
Shoe ornaments are especially good at becoming personal gifts because the connection does not have to be complicated. Choose a running shoe for the marathoner, a cowboy boot for the Western enthusiast, ballet shoes for a dancer or a fabulous pair of pink boots for someone whose closet suggests subtlety was never really the goal. Mixed into a larger ornament collection, these little shoes can say quite a lot about the person whose tree they decorate.
Why Shop Shoe Christmas Ornaments at Traditions?
A shoe ornament can commemorate something surprisingly specific. It might recall dance lessons, military service, a favorite sport, a Western lifestyle or simply a legendary weakness for shoes. Those personal connections are what can turn an amusing ornament into one that comes out of the box year after year.
Serving collectors since 1994, Traditions is a family-owned holiday store with a carefully curated assortment of shoe ornaments from Old World Christmas, Cody Foster, Kurt Adler, Noble Gems and other favorite makers. We personally inspect products as they arrive and photograph our pieces in-house so you can clearly see their shapes, colors, finishes and decorative details. Whether you're matching an ornament to a favorite pastime, remembering an important part of someone's life or shopping for the person who can never have too many shoes, our knowledgeable customer service team is always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of shoe Christmas ornaments are available?
Shoe ornaments come in an unusually broad range of styles, including cowboy and cowgirl boots, running shoes, sneakers, ballet toe shoes, tap shoes, golf shoes, sandals, flip flops, slippers and military inspired boots. The assortment changes as new designs are introduced, so collectors can find footwear connected to fashion, sports, dance, professions and everyday life.
How do I choose a shoe ornament as a gift?
Think about what the footwear represents rather than choosing only by appearance. Ballet shoes can commemorate a dancer, running shoes can celebrate an athlete, cowboy boots can suit someone who loves Western style and slippers can be perfect for the devoted homebody. A shoe connected to a memory or interest will usually feel more personal.
Are all shoe Christmas ornaments made of glass?
No. Glass is prominent in this collection, particularly among Old World Christmas, Cody Foster and Noble Gems designs, but shoe ornaments can also be made from resin, tin and other materials. Check the individual product description for the materials, dimensions and construction of a particular ornament.
