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    Home » The Best Shoes for Kids {PLUS, a GIVEAWAY!}

    April 6, 2017 By Amber 61 Comments

    The Best Shoes for Kids {PLUS, a GIVEAWAY!}

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    With two kids, I've already tried quite a few shoe brands over the past four years. It's no secret that I love kids shoes (who doesn't-they're tiny and adorable!) and I wanted to share my favorites with you. I've found that pediped are the best shoes for kids and I'm sharing why today, along with a giveaway!

    best shoes for kids

    Thanks to pediped for sending us these adorable shoes!

    The Best Shoes for Kids

    When I buy shoes for my kids, there are a few things I always look for. First, I want them to be functional and benefit my kids' feet. It's no secret that some shoes are better for this than others. No matter what, I always buy shoes with flexible soles. Kids' feet develop best if they can walk barefoot, but that's not really plausible most of the time. pediped's shoes are the next best thing to bare feet!

    best shoes for kids

    pediped Originals

    Lincoln's wearing a pair of the Originals, which are pediped's best shoes for beginning walkers. They feature a soft, flexible leather sole that's also slip-resistant. I picked the Cliff Navy/Sky style because they match just about everything he wears!

    best shoes for kids

    The shoes are super breathable which is important for these upcoming hot summer days. I love the care pediped puts into each shoe, with patented hand-stitching on each shoe!

    best shoes for kids

    Lincoln is 15 months old and he started walking right around his first birthday. He's really into climbing everything and running around the park. Our pediped Originals are the best for this because they're really flexible. They allow him to bend his foot as it would naturally. Plus, his feet are protected from hot playground equipment and wood chips!

    best shoes for kids

    I love that pediped shoes are recommended by podiatrists and pediatricians. It gives me comfort knowing I'm giving my kids the best start by supporting their feet with great shoes.

    best shoes for kids

    pediped Originals are available from newborn size to about 24 months. Lincoln is wearing a 18-24 month. I used the handy size chart on pediped's website to figure out what size would be best for him. He's got a little room to grow in these, which will be perfect since his feet seem to grow so fast!

    best shoes for kids

    Because pediped has the best shoes for kids, Lincoln also has two other pairs. We bought him the Norm Grey Originals for a wedding last fall and he still wears them on a regular basis. They're perfect for dressy or casual occasions. We've also got a pair of the Grip 'n' Go style for when he's gotten used to walking in shoes for awhile. The next pair we buy for Lincoln will probably be a sandal. I love shoes, can you tell? 😉

    best shoes for kids

    pediped also carries adorable baby and toddler girl styles. I almost wish we were having another girl so I could buy some! Luckily I do still get to buy girly shoes, though. Our daughter Harper turns four in May and we buy pediped shoes for her, too.

    best shoes for kids

    pediped Flex

    Her newest pair are from pediped's new spring line! These are the Flex® Canyon in Ocean, and I LOVE the bright colors. Harper is very sure-footed but it's so nice to have a pair of sandals with a closed toe-box.

    best shoes for kids

    These sandals are very flexible. She's able to climb everything and has great grip with the rubber sole.

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    best shoes for kids

    With all the climbing she does (and this girl has no fear!) I like knowing that she's in lightweight shoes. She has great confidence and the shoes are easy for her to put on and take off.

    best shoes for kids

    Another bonus to the Flex line is that they're machine washable and water safe. Harper LOVES puddles. I think there are magnets in her feet for them, to be honest. With these sandals, she can splash around in the puddles and I can just toss them in the washer when we get home. AND, they're vegan-friendly!

    best shoes for kids

    Harper also has a pair of pediped Flex athletic shoes that she loves. You can see my full review of them here if you're on the market for great every day shoes.

    best shoes for kids

    pediped has such a huge variety of shoes for newborns all the way up to youth size six. We will be buying these shoes for years to come! You can check out their entire new spring/summer line on their website. You can purchase shoes directly or from Amazon.

    WIN IT: We're giving away one pair of pediped shoes to a lucky reader! Winner will choose the size and whether the shoes are for a boy or a girl.

    pediped giveaway

    Open to the US only, ages 18 and up. Ends on April 20th at 11:59 PM EST.
    Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good Luck!

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    Disclaimer: I, Amber, received two pairs of pediped shoes in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links. One winner will be randomly selected using the Giveaway Tools random selector and notified via email. Once notified, the winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Google. Void where prohibited.

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    Comments

    1. Darcy Koch says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:12 am

      Grip n Gro Force Surfer blue are the pair I love.

      Reply
    2. Ariana Gomez says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:13 am

      The Original Cliff in Navy or grey both color are great

      Reply
    3. Allie Reno says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:17 am

      I would love the flex canyon teal orange! My kiddo would love these!

      Reply
    4. Karen Moore says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:22 am

      Love the Grip 'n' Go Joshua Brown

      Reply
    5. Kristen says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:25 am

      I like the Jay in brown with cute red laces.

      Reply
    6. Susan Biddle says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:30 am

      I would love the Flex Force navy/orange sneakers for my son!!

      Reply
    7. Bonnie esken says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:54 am

      I like the Maggie white sandals , you don't see that style in stores

      Reply
    8. Kelly S says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:55 am

      For my granddaughter, I love the Flex Becky Black Floral or the Flex Bree Denim. For my grandson, the Flex Gehrig Black/Lime or the Flex Norm Navy. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Roxy K says

      April 06, 2017 at 1:13 am

      Love the baby Troy Blue ?

      Reply
    10. Deborah D says

      April 06, 2017 at 1:44 am

      I like the FLEX® BEVERLY BLACK

      Reply
    11. Fiona Macleay Marshall says

      April 06, 2017 at 4:54 am

      I love the Flex Becky Black Floral thank you

      Reply
    12. Jennifer Sparks says

      April 06, 2017 at 6:00 am

      I love the pediped flex. They are really great (the sandals) for water play too.

      Reply
    13. Dandi D says

      April 06, 2017 at 7:07 am

      My favorite shoes are the FLEX® MINNIE LILAC.

      Reply
    14. Barb Lucas says

      April 06, 2017 at 7:27 am

      For my grandson O. He wouldn't care what king of shoes. He would just love a new pair

      Reply
    15. Rosanne Clark says

      April 06, 2017 at 8:21 am

      grip n go pink floral or flex renegade pink - so hard to decide 🙂 thank you for the chance

      Reply
    16. mami2jcn says

      April 06, 2017 at 8:37 am

      I love the grip n go Sabine sandals.

      Reply
    17. Jen B says

      April 06, 2017 at 8:54 am

      I think my daughter would like the Flex® Dakota Fuchsia the best

      Reply
    18. Amber Ludwig says

      April 06, 2017 at 9:03 am

      I LOVE the FLEX® STINGRAY BLUE/ORANGE!! They are perfect for summer fun!!

      Reply
    19. Kate O'Brien says

      April 06, 2017 at 10:37 am

      I like the Flex Stingray in Blue/Lime.

      Reply
    20. Kristi Blazewick says

      April 06, 2017 at 11:04 am

      I think I love the Leah Rainbow shoes the most...but then again the flex canyon ocean ones are nice too....gaaaahhh...>_< ...I love cute little shoes!!

      Reply
    21. Dana Rodriguez says

      April 06, 2017 at 11:42 am

      I like the baby boy's Harvey shoes.

      Reply
    22. Joye Rast says

      April 06, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      The Flex Channing in black would be great for my grandson for school.

      Reply
    23. Angela P says

      April 06, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      I like the Flex®
      Force Navy/Orange for my son that kid is growing way too fast

      Reply
    24. Kelly Kennedy says

      April 06, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      I love the Original Jake in navy

      Reply
    25. Jamie S says

      April 06, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      I love the FLEX style, and I would love to have the Sidra Lavender or the Sahara Purple Swirl for some summer shoes.

      Reply
    26. Francine Long says

      April 06, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      I think this might be my favorite pair - FLEX® CANYON CHOCOLATE/YELLOW = for my grandson - look comfortable, attractive and yet rugged. And his favorite color is yellow!

      Reply
    27. LeAnn Harbert says

      April 06, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      I like the Originals Bonnie Pink for my granddaughter.

      Reply
    28. Francine Long says

      April 06, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Gaaa - so frustrated - why can't I locate the Top Mommy Blogger buttons on either of your Blog pages? Am I blind?

      Reply
    29. Amanda Alvarado says

      April 06, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      I like the Flex Angie Silver shoes - of course there's not much of a selection now that dd's foot has gotten so big! LOL BTW where is the button to vote?? I don't see it on either of your all's pages!

      Reply
    30. Cathleen King says

      April 06, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      I like FLEX ESTELLA PINK.

      Reply
    31. Kim W. says

      April 07, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      I like the Flex Stingray Navy/Pink. It would be a great shoe for summer, while also providing support, like a sneaker!

      Reply
    32. sandra says

      April 07, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      I love the Flex Canyon Teal/Orange

      Reply
    33. MARIBEL F says

      April 07, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      I like the grip and go Joshua in brown

      Reply
    34. Katy says

      April 08, 2017 at 4:24 am

      I'm in love with their Flex Maggie in Grenadine. The white sole and red strap sandal would be perfect for our three year old daughter!

      Reply
    35. Angelica Dimeo says

      April 08, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      I like the FLEX® STINGRAY NAVY/PINK they would be perfect for my daughter

      Reply
    36. Gaye McGill says

      April 08, 2017 at 11:08 pm

      I love the Flex® Sahara Sky!

      Reply
    37. Tracy Snyder says

      April 09, 2017 at 4:16 am

      Briana would love the FLEX® GEHRIG PURPLE/LILY. She loves the color purple and she loves flowers.

      Reply
    38. Cynthia C says

      April 09, 2017 at 6:20 am

      I like the Flex®
      Nikki Fuchsia

      Reply
    39. julia m says

      April 09, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      i love the Stingray Navy/Pink. they are great to start school in August for my little girl.

      Reply
    40. ReggieMann says

      April 09, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      My favorite is the Flex® Minnie Raspberry

      Reply
    41. Thomas Gibson says

      April 09, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      I really like the GRIP 'N' GO™ JAY BROWN.

      Reply
    42. Carolsue says

      April 09, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      My son would love the Flex® Navigator Navy/Yellow sandals

      Reply
    43. Cami says

      April 10, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      Originals light gray, so cute!

      Reply
    44. Mia says

      April 10, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      I like the toddler boys grip n go in the force navy/orange.

      Reply
    45. Sheryl Holden says

      April 11, 2017 at 1:39 am

      canyon big kid shoes for boys and girls

      Reply
    46. Hannah Avery says

      April 11, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      I like the grip n go' in nikki white in size 6.5.

      Reply
    47. gloria patterson says

      April 11, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      I want all the baby shoes!!!! If I have to pick at this moment it would be Originals® Louisa Pink Floral

      They are so cute

      Reply
    48. Debra S says

      April 11, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      I have a "bigger" boy here who needs new shoes all the time since he really DOES wear his out fast, since he is always on the go go go... I'm amazed. I think he would go for the "flex" ones.. they would be secure for all running and biking..

      Reply
    49. DENISE LOW says

      April 11, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      I like the Grip and go cliff white/blue for toddlers. Thank you for the entry.

      Reply
    50. Tami Vollenweider says

      April 12, 2017 at 10:02 pm

      I like the Grip & Go Daisy White Multi Sandals!

      Reply
    51. courtney hennagir says

      April 13, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      I love the flex Minnie Ocean shoes! They are fun and look comfy.

      Reply
    52. Deidre Mills says

      April 13, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      Grip 'n' Go
      Force Silver/Lime for my toddler <3

      Reply
    53. Dawn Monzu says

      April 13, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      I would love to have the FLEX® SAHARA FUCHSIA/LAVENDER. My granddaughter would love them! My daughter just moved from Alaska to Texas! Quite a difference in climates. My granddaughter definitely needs some summer shoes. haha

      Reply
    54. Kari says

      April 17, 2017 at 1:06 am

      I love grip and go navy for my little guy

      Reply
    55. Janine Hwang says

      April 17, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      I love the Allyson pink berry grab n go sandals

      Reply
    56. Victoria Scott says

      April 18, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      I really like the Originals® Grayson Charcoal or the Grip 'n' Go™ Cliff White/Blue for my son 🙂

      Reply
    57. Jo-Ann Brightman says

      April 19, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      I love the Originals Bonnie Pink.

      Reply
    58. Kathy Pease says

      April 20, 2017 at 9:31 am

      I like the Originals®
      Adrian Navy/Grey/Red

      Reply
    59. Melissa says

      April 20, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      I like the Grip and Go Toddler Shoes - Joshua Brown 🙂

      Reply
    60. Dawn Schmidt says

      April 20, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      Visited the site and I like the Flex® Renegade Navy/Red for my son

      Reply
    61. crystal frey says

      April 20, 2017 at 11:56 pm

      I WOULD LOVE TO TRY THESE FOR MY DAUGHTER I DO LIKE THE ORIGINAL BONNIE INK

      Reply

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