Baby shoe is a term used to describe a small shoe designed for infants and toddlers. The term can be broken down into three words: BOOTEE (6 letters), bootie (6 letters) and bruno (5 letters). BOOTEE and bootie are both terms used to describe a small shoe, usually made of soft leather or fabric, with an elastic ankle band to keep the shoe on the foot. Bruno is a type of baby shoe that is made of hard leather and has a buckle closure.