If your kids are anything like my daughter then you probably understand the struggle of buying new shoes every few months. We recently tried pediped toddler shoes for the first time and fell in love. Check out why below and learn more about this awesome brand.
Thanks to pediped for sending us these shoes!
Prior to having kids I always thought I'd buy the cheapest shoes available because they grow out of them so fast. However, as soon as our daughter Harper was born, I realized I'd want her in quality shoes that would benefit her feet in ways that cheap shoes wouldn't. I'd love if she could be barefoot all the time, and that's where pediped comes in. Their motto is "next best thing to bare feet" and I'd have to agree. They have three footwear lines Originals®, Grip 'n' Go™, and Flex® which range from newborn to youth size six. We received a pair of Flex athletic shoes which are for confident walkers. I love that they have different types of footwear for each stage of mobility!
pediped toddler shoes review
When we opened the mailbox and found our pediped Flex - Force Silver shoes, Harper was SO excited to try them on; I think she's going to be even more of a shoe person than I am! We received a size EU 26 (9-9.5 US) after I used their online sizing chart to determine what size we'd need. They even have a printable sizing chart available on their site.
My first impression was that they were very well made, lightweight, and I loved the colors of the Force Silver style. They will match so many of my daughter's summer and fall clothes. One of my favorite things about these shoes is that they're machine washable and water safe! Harper loves puddles and her shoes never stay clean for very long because we spend a lot of time outside. Being able to throw these in the washing machine will be so convenient.
The tops are breathable mesh which is great for these hot summer days and I love that they have faux shoelaces with a Velcro strap. Harper hasn't quite mastered tying her shoes but she's able to get these on and off without help.
The Force Silver shoes have Ultra Light Technology™ which makes them very lightweight and flexible, and they have a cushioned heel that supports her whole foot.
The shoes are just a little bit too big for my daughter, but with the Flex Fit System™ insoles they're just the right size. These 2 mm insoles make the shoes almost a half size smaller which is perfect right now. When they start getting tight I'll simply remove the insoles and she'll be able to wear them until she needs a size ten!
I told Harper she could wear her new shoes after I took a few pictures of them, so we headed to our local park to try them out. She was so excited to put them on and said they made her "so fast like a superhero!" I barely got a picture of her sitting before she took off to the playground.
I asked her how the shoes felt and she gave me a giddy "good!" before asking me to chase her like a monster. She was obviously comfortable in the shoes and she loved balancing on all of the beams. The shoes seemed to help her feel more confident on the narrow beams-it's the first time she's walked across them without help!
One of the things I love best about these pediped toddler shoes is that they aren't stiff like many toddler shoes on the market. They're very flexible and Harper was able to do a lot of climbing and balancing because she could bend her feet as if she wasn't wearing shoes.
When I asked her to tell me her favorite thing about her new shoes, she said "they make me run super fast!" I love that they seem so comfortable and she didn't want to take them off when we got home. After trying this pair, I'd like to get some sandals for Harper and a few pairs of the pediped Originals for our six-month old son, Lincoln, when he gets closer to walking. pediped® was awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development and I just wish we'd tried them sooner for Harper. We are very impressed with these shoes and they have so many cute designs-I can't wait to order a few more pairs!
Buy it: You can purchase pediped shoes on their site. The Flex Force Silver style are regularly $65 but you can often catch them on sale (especially on Amazon.com).
Disclosure: I received the pediped toddler shoes at no cost to facilitate an honest review. All thoughts expressed are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links.
fran churchill says
my son loves being barefoot but we just cant always do that living in an apartment complex where ppl toss who knows what on the ground.
Mia says
I would like to try the Originals Norm Grey for boys.
Cindy Kong says
I Like the Grip n Go - Jake light grey/blue
Margot C says
I like the FLEX® JAKE PINK Shoes for girls.
Debra S says
I could go on FOREVER about our foot health! What in the world do otherwise intelligent women... seem so dumb when it comes to foot health? We seem like the ancient Chinese... cripple our own feet for some idea of "looks". Insane honestly. All my life I refused to wear shoes that pinched or would damage my feet. One of my daughters derided me and wore high heels and such a LOT. She is sorry now, she says MOM I did not believe you now my feet HURT and I'm getting bunions! It is NEVER to early to pay close close attention to proper wide-toe box shoes. Pedipeds are one of the few really GOOD shoes out there. I have two grand girls with WIDE wide feet and I'm on a mission for them. I would LOVE a pair of these for her. I guess she'd go for Bree Pink Floral.
Bonnie esken says
I love the grip n go force purple/azur
Rija says
I love the ORIGINALS® JAKE PINK FLORAL for my little one !
Deborah D says
II like the GIFT BOX BETTY WHITE & NAOMI BLACK
Janet W. says
The Flex® Force Grey/Lime shoes are my favorite for my grandson!
Danielle B. says
I love pediped shoes. I like the Bree floral ones (pink and blue both). Now that I see more pics of the silver ones, I like them better than I thought as well.
Jennifer McWethy says
I love the originals jake in navy for boys
Mandy Hammons says
I like the grip n go in grey and blue
Miranda Welle says
I love the Flex Minnie Violet! Super cute!
Jenny Q. says
I like the Flex® Scout Lace Up Navy/Surfer Blue for my son.
Daisy says
My favorite shoes are the FLEX® SCOUT LACE UP NAVY/SURFER BLUE that come in size 5Y for my kindergartener.
Amber Ludwig says
OH I love the FLEX® SAHARA GREY/LIME!!! So perfect for summer fun!! Even looks like they could go in the water too!!
VJSett says
I love the Grip N Go - Norm Brown! They would go so well with anything!
Angela P says
My daughter would love the FLEX® FORCE PINK/SILVER
Angela Warren says
I love the FLEX® SCOUT VELCRO WHITE/LUNA
Cathleen King says
I like Flex Estella Pink.
Annmarie W. says
I know my niece would love the FLEX® CANYON DEWBERRY...they come in her favorite color & look very comfortable & ready for action!
Lisa Garland says
Oh my gosh, it's so hard to choose. I like them all. I guess I will go with the Flex Nora black/gray!! So adorable!!
tina gonzalez says
I like the originals cliff blue/white
RK says
For the summer I like the Joshua Navy/Grey, and for inclement weather, the Force White/Navy. The only thing I'm disappointed about is my son is quite the "confident walker" but has small feet, so he cannot upgrade to the "Flex" line, even though when I had him screened for PT, she recommended that he get sturdier soles.
tracie brown says
Flex madeline chocolate boots! My daughter would love them.
Rebecca b says
I love the Naomi boot. I would wear those myself, my daughter wouldn't be very happy with me though!
Brianna Beers says
I adore the Grip 'n' Go™ Daisy White/Silver s this link: http://www.pediped.com/Products/Grip-n-Go-br-Daisy-WhiteSilver__GG1336.aspx
So cute the summer and will go with just out anything, I love em!
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
I love the FLEX® CANYON BLUE shoes!! So cute and appropriate for summer!
Lori says
I love the Flex® Force Grey/Lime!
Sarah Kurtz says
http://www.pediped.com/Products/Flex-br-Astara-Velcro-Navy__RS2250.aspx are one of my favs... All so cute and great prices!
Jerrica Evans says
I love the Flex® Force Pink/Silver shoes. I think my daughter would love them just as much as I do.
Dawn Monzu says
I really like the Flex Force Silver! My granddaughter would absolutely love these shoes! She really loves any kinds of shoes (she is just like her Mom!). haha
Jackie says
I love the Giselle Chocolate!
Kathy Lane says
I love the boy's Flex® Stingray Black/King Blue shoes.These would be great for summer!
Nancy says
They have so many cute styles. I like the Jazzie Peacock shoes.
Dave S. says
I like the Becky Black shoes but my daughter probably has a different opinio
Molly Conetta says
Love the Flex Bree Shoes! Adorable and comfy!
Carmen Van Deursen says
My son would love the FLEX® SAHARA EARTH!
Jennifer Kreisler says
The Flex Spenser would be a great fit for our family. About to move to a place with actual weather and 3 sets of feet to cover. I may need 3 prs of these!
sandra says
i like the Flex® Canyon Navy/Red
Ashley F says
I love the Grip n Go grey and blue little boys shoes!
Laura Hawkins says
Naomi black
Kathryn Cooper says
They look great,I would love to try a size 11 if I win,girls tennis like the ones pictured!Thanks for the great review ,we need durable quality machine washable shoes for our three year old twins!
Sandra Caballero says
My baby girl need a pair of tennis shoes to run. GRIP 'N' GO™ BECKY FUCHSIA
laura s says
I like the Minnie shoes
Leslie Roberts says
I just loved the Grip 'n' Go Delaney Light Pink. My niece will look so adorable.
Jessica King says
We would love the Flex Canyon shoes!!! http://www.pediped.com/Products/Flex-br-Canyon-CharcoalPink__RS2249.aspx
LeAnn Harbert says
I like the purple Lorraine.
Jessica Lodge says
I love the boys FLEX® RENEGADE NAVY/RED shoes.
sharon bugar says
I like several of them but I would pick the Flex saharra Army camo
Kim Reid says
I like the girl's Flex Renegade Pink, so cute!
ReggieMann says
I love the Flex® Minnie Navy/Pink
Cynthia C says
I like the Flex®
Jacqeline Peacock sandals.
Holly doble says
The Minnie shoes
Jeanette B says
Nkki are so cute!
Sarah Ballou says
Really like the Flex Gehrig Night Blue/Orange shoes. My son loves the color orange and I love that Pediped has a nice selection of orange shoes!
Lauren L. says
I love how flexible they are!
Stephanie Larison says
I love the Originals® Lorraine Purple, they are adorable!
JJ Wong says
Such cute and practical shoes. A good pair of shoes are so important for developing and growing feet. I especially like the Mary Jane style.
Nicole Huckins says
Love the flex Bree in denim.
maria simon says
love the flex Minnie so precious thank you
Jennifer Babich says
My daughter would be thrilled with the flex leah rainbow shoes!
Lily Kwan says
I love the Originals Jazzie Peacock shoes!
Rosey says
I like the FLEX® SCOUT VELCRO NAVY/SURFER BLUE for boys.
Richard Hicks says
I like their cute boys GRIP 'N' GO™ GEHRIG GLACIER GREY
AEKZ2 says
I love the Flex Madeline Chocolate