These colorful and comfortable animal-shaped shoes feature the likeness of a gator, with patent-pending Footprinter bottoms that leave tiny animal tracks when a child steps in dirt, firm sand or water. Polliwalks have built-in arch support and a deep heel cup for a great fit. They are lightweight, easy to clean, easy on-and-off for young children, slip resistant, and waterproof. The packaging features environmentally friendly hang tags and hooks made from recycled materials. “Children are bathing and sleeping with their Polliwalks. They are like little companions for all the everyday adventures of childhood,” Co-founder Cheryl Andonian of Polliwalks Inc. told TDmonthly. “A child may not be allowed to take their favorite teddy bear to school, but they can wear their favorite Polliwalks.” Launch date: December 2007.