Wednesday, April 10, 2013

pediped footwear Debuts Spring/Summer 2013 Collection {Review & Giveaway}

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I've mentioned it before, but one of the things that I consistently look forward to with the arrival of spring is sandals. Being able to pack away the winter boots and pull out easy-to-wear, comfortable, warm weather shoes just has a way of making me happy each year.

But it's not only my own feet that are excited about the change in footwear, my kids are also big fans of the comfort, style, and versatility that goes along with summer sneakers, flats and sandals... and when it comes to the children's shoes that we know and love, we always turn to pediped footwear.

pediped footwear

The unparalleled quality, durability and distinctive fashionable styles — with new ones being added all the time — from pediped are perfect for everything from casual to dressy occasions. No matter what age or stage of development your child is in, from infant to age 7, pediped has a pair of shoes that will keep their feet safe, healthy and looking good at the same time.

We have long loved all three collections that pediped has to offer and have continued to be impressed time and again with the styles, color combinations, Memory Foam Technology and more.

No matter the need, the vast variety of Mary Janes, sandals, sneakers and boat shoes in sweet pastels, seaside nauticals and bright neons are sure to have every occasion covered for all upcoming warm weather adventures.

pediped kids shoes

pediped's three signature lines include:

The Originals line ($37) of flexible, soft-soled infant shoes are recommended by pediatricians and podiatrists, as they mimic barefoot walking for ages 0-24 months. Our Originals garnered compliments for both Big Sister E and Little Sister B when they showed them off in those early months and I couldn't have been happier knowing their developing little feet were protected!

Then there is the Grip 'n' Go line ($48), featuring the same benefits as the Originals but with special G2 Technology for active toddlers that are transitioning to walking with a more confident stride. What perfect shoes for those increasingly faster and faster steps of children 9 months - 3 years.

Finally, the Flex collection ($39 to $59) is the ultimate shoe for established, confident walkers who have developed a solid, natural stride. This line offers more than 50 styles covering an array of color options throughout their water-safe, eco-friendly Adventure Line, washable athletic shoes and more in EU sizes 20-33.

pediped Flex Evangeline

Having adored our previous pediped experiences, Big Sister E and I couldn't wait to see what pair would arrive for her to don this spring.

In absolutely perfect timing (as she was just starting to outgrow the Caleb Brown tennis shoes from a past pediped review) when we pulled the Flex Venus in Charcoal/Blue out of the box, both of our jaws dropped a few inches when we saw that they were exactly the pair that she would have designed for herself.

pediped flex venus

My rugged, rough-and-tumble girl loves tennis shoes and especially loves turquoise and silver, so it was no wonder that she reached for this pair of shoes while whispering, in an awed voice, These are for ME?

Made with Ultra Light Technology, these comfortable and stylish shoes are especially designed to support children's growing feet. Featuring flex grooves to support natural foot movement and heal cushioning, this line provides maximum flexibility while remaining light as air — these shoes only weigh approximately five ounces!

pediped review

These modern tennis shoes are water safe and washable and the Velcro closure makes them extremely easy to get on and off. As well as the easy care, I love that the breathable mesh upper allows for airflow and the heel cushion protects against impact and distributes pressure evenly. Big Sister E's feet can stay snug, dry and looking good day after day!

But one of my absolute favorite features of these pediped shoes is that they contain their trademark Flex Fit System. By providing an additional set of insoles, these can be inserted for a more snug fit (they reduce the shoe size by almost half a size) and then removed for room as the child's foot grows. Talk about extending the life of a shoe!

pediped flex system

The comfort, the shiny appearance, the Flex Fit System — it all comes together to result in a really great pair of shoes that, as this short video shows, Big Sister E has been beyond excited about each and every day!


pediped footwear is sold in over 3000 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 130 designs for boys and girls between their three lines (available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 33).

kids sandalsThere is no doubt that each and every pair features pediped's signature comfortable fit along with a broadened range of colors and fabrics. Their exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made this award-winning company one of the fastest-growing children's footwear brands in the United States.

The Spring/Summer 2013 Collection from pediped is now available for purchase online at Pediped.com and also in select retail stores. Connect with pediped on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and be sure to visit their website to to sign up to become a pediped Insider to be the first to know about new product introductions, special promotions and more.

But, wait! If you like pediped make sure to check out Brian James Footwear, the new women's footwear line from Angela Edgeworth, founder of pediped!

Finally, thanks to their generosity, one person will soon be able to bring these amazing shoes to their household as well, because...

One lucky person will win a pair of pediped shoes*!

pediped giveaway
*Winner will select size and gender for the shoes and pediped will choose the style based on availability


A big thank you to pediped for providing a pair of Flex Venus shoes for me to review as well as a pair of shoes for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

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Jenn Hiles said...

Well, since my daughter is obsessed with taking her shoes off (she's gonna turn 2 next week) right now I am looking for a shoe that she can't take off quite so easily!

sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) said...

I look for a shoe with velcro and is comfortable for my child.

Amy said...

the most important feature you look for in children's shoes is comfort. My kids refuse to wear anything that is not comfortable!

Amy said...

the most important feature you look for in children's shoes is comfort. My kids refuse to wear anything that is not comfortable!

Yona Williams said...

honestly, I look at the cuteness factor because Im looking to purchase for the little girls of my friends

Hetal said...

Comfort is always the first and most important factor.

msilba said...

being able to stand up to wear and tear my son puts on a pair of shoes is most important, if they look horrible after just a few uses then I won't buy again

bless their hearts mom said...

def quality- that they can bear up to my kids heavy wear of them

Anonymous said...

Since my son wont stop growing, I am in desperate need for new shoes. Thanks for the giveaway!

Janet W. said...

I look for comfort for my grandson's shoes, and durablility!

Unknown said...

stability!!! They can't be flimsy... my kids have a hard enough time with balance! :)

Natalie Parvis-Nichols said...

Comfort and versatility. We can't afford a pair for every outfit so I try to buy shoes that will go with most of his clothing

Mayla Moore said...

I look for flexibility first and then durability.

Sarah G. said...

I like shoes that are flexible for my young walker.

Sarah said...

Quality construction and sizing. Our son has wide feet so I'm very picky on what fits his feet, I don't want to cause any damage by poorly fitting shoes while his feet grow.

Andrea said...

Quality & comfort!

Sandra VanHoey said...

I look for comfort, good quality shoes that will last and not fall apart and also are stylish

wigget said...

durability, support and comfort

Gina F. said...

I look for a shoe with velcro, support, and comfort for my child.

Mijal Photography said...

Price and durability!

Colleen Maurina said...

I look for a good fit with lots of room for toes and made of a quality leather.

Sylvia said...

Comfort and support

d schmidt said...

I usually look for something that is machine washable because my children love to jump in the mud. I also look for shoes that are flexible and soft

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Laurie J. said...

The most important feature I look for is a good fit.

Unknown said...

I look for shoes that are easy to get on and off!

Keara B. said...

I look for shoes that are sturdy enough to be worn outside all the time!

lgm52 said...

I look for a good fit that is comfortable

Tamar said...

I inherited this from my mother who was always harping on "arch support" when I grew up at the shoe store. Yes, I need arch support.

My Recent Favorite Books said...

I always look for comfort and durability when picking out shoes for my children.

Bethany C. said...

My daughter needs a little bit of a heel or higher arch; she has trouble walking in totally flat shoes.

Unknown said...

I look for the comfort and durability of the shoe.

Stephanie said...

comfort and can take an active elementary school boy!
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Unknown said...

1st is comfort and second is durability!! :) a great style is a bonus. cfingram@gmail

jlmk said...

Most important is support and fit.

BrunoDogg2 said...

The comfort is the most important to me and the quality since kids can really be tough on their shoes!

aperry said...

quality and style

Jennifer T. said...

I think the most important thing for shoes is comfort.
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Carrie Phelps said...

I look for quality & flexibility!

J Rodney said...

Quality is the most important feature to me, since it is essential for both comfort and durability.

Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

The most important feature I look for in children's shoes is comfort. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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ShellyH said...

I look for comfort and quality materials. There is nothing worse than paying $50 for a pair of shoes for them to have them fall apart in 2 weeks...ugh

KIACI30 said...

Comfort and quality

Nikki said...

A good fit is important for us since my daughter's feet seem to be so little - I mean, even for a little kid!

Mami2jcn said...

Comfort is the most important.

Allyson Bossie said...

I think foot support is really important for growing feet!

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Kayla said...

Comfort is #1 on my list. They are not comfortable, my kids won't wear them.

Unknown said...

shoes should be comfortable, but good support , too.

Michelle said...

I look for quality when I purchase shoes. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Melissa said...

I appreciate a shoe that is easy to get on and off.

CindyWindy2003 said...

looking for comfort at low cost, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

To be frank, cuteness comes first. Then I way durability and price.

Unknown said...

My granddaughter has wide feet so comfort and stability. Thanks!

Unknown said...

comfort and easy to use

♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ said...

support and that there is room to grow
Thank you for hosting this giveaway

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ken ohl said...

make sure they have room to grow and the look thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net

Unknown said...

durability and comfort

Leslie G said...

I look for comfort and style.

Anonymous said...

Comfort and durability

Unknown said...

I look for them to be cute and comfortable!!

Robert said...

It has to be durability, they can't wear out after a couple of weeks.

Unknown said...

I look for great fit and washability

Denise M said...

comfort for sure

GeorgiaBeckman said...

The most important feature to me is the flexibility of the shoe. They need something they can move around in that is not restricting.

Unknown said...

I mostly look for comfort.

Joel Spencer said...

I look for comfort and flexibility for my little man.

Breenah said...

Easy on and off, but not so easy that she can take her shoes off wherever.

Unknown said...

The most important feature is durability.

alena said...

they must be comfortaable and fit well

Ash said...

I look for a brand I trust and a shoe that has good support and traction

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Kelly R. said...

Comfort and quality.

MommyMandi said...

The right fit and size.
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Dave said...

that they are sturdy and wide enough for my kids feet

McKim said...

quality materials and construction

MM said...

I look for shoes that are durable and comfortable.

Unknown said...

fit, comfort and durability

Unknown said...

Safety, Comfort, Durability

LaurKnotter said...

Honestly I look for cuteness, at this age they don't wear them for very long so I want them to be super cute. Pretty soon they will be teenagers and picking out ugly shoes that I get to enjoy a little bit of sweetness while I still can.

krun said...

They have to be easy for my 4 year old to get on by herself!

Teresa said...

Comfort and fit.

kdrae said...

Comfort!

Joanne said...

Comfort and style.

Holly said...

Supports healthy foot development

Karen said...

I look for comfort and fit first and foremost :)

Unknown said...

I look for good fit.

Christy said...

I look for a shoe that's going to fit but also have a little bit of room to grow.

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Kathleen said...

velcro, comfort and affordability

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mellyrox said...

Comfort & how well they are made ..
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Unknown said...

something comfortable. I have 3 little girls and they always go straight for sparkly, or light up, or dressy shoes. And a lot of times these aren't the most comfortable. Its hard to find something that catches their eye and is still comfortable for them.

Sunnymay said...

The fit is the most important feature when buying shoes for kids. There should be enough room to pinch the toe box and not have the toes right up against the end of the shoes. Those feet have to have room to grow, but not too much room.

lisamercy said...

that to get on they are easy to get on

walk9 said...

Durability-my kids play hard.

Kathy Davis said...

I look for durability, shoes that withstand the wear and tear.
Kathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net

Julie Donahue said...

Easy on and off

Erica Chao said...

Comfort, flexibility and style

K.Pugh said...

I make sure they support my kids feet at whatever stage they're in.
Thanks for the chance.

Unknown said...

Childrens shoes need to fit well and have some support and be safe to wear...

huntcm74 said...

durability

Robyn said...

I always look for flexibility and comfort!

Bo said...

Shoes that are easy to take on and off!

Mirm said...

Reasonable Price

clc408 said...

I think good fit is the most important feature, but style is fun.

Unknown said...

We look for comfort, a good fit and durability -

Unknown said...

The most important thing is the fit of the shoe! We love PediPeds.

Anonymous said...

I look for shoes that are easy to keep clean. My kids are so active, I cannot be washing their shoes every day, so I look for shoes that are easily wipeable and easily hosed off.

sy said...

I think fit and comfort is the most important.

Sherry said...

First thing I look for is comfort the how cute they are.

Desert Survivor said...

For my son--that they won't show mud
For my daughter--something that looks like a dancing shoe but can handle the mud if need be!

Dawn said...

In a toddlers shoe I look for comfort as well as the ease of putting them on and off.

Alissabeth said...

Comfortable and durable!

Penelope said...

I have several friends with children who love these shoes!

Maryea said...

must be a properly fitting shoe
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latanya t said...

comfort

Lloyd Family said...

my son has some feet/ankle issues so the most important feature i look for is support followed by comfort

Jen lleras said...

I look for a shoe that will last by checking the materials

Marti B. said...

Fit is the most important here. Hard to find shoes for my kids since 1 has narrow feet and the other has wide feet.

hearthkeeper said...

durability and comfort!

christine w

Unknown said...

I look for durability & price, comfort is great too.

Carmen Van Deursen said...

Comfort and a great fit or my son won't wear them and there goes money wasted.

Michelle Frame said...

I always look for durability because shoes have to last through two girls.

Rebecca Orr said...

Quality and price are huge for me. Comfort is huge for my son. We also look for shoes that are stylish but will wear through different seasons as far as how fashion changes over time.

Unknown said...

Price and style are my top two shoe requirements!

Crystal F said...

Comfort! I've never seen a child have so much trouble with shoes as my daughter does. I can't tell you how many pairs of shoes we have bought for her that she's worn just once and never again. Thank you!
crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

Jules525 said...

I look for durability and comfort, I have two little boys on the go

dropastitch@yahoo.com said...

comfort 1st
style 2nd

amy rouse

Unknown said...

That theyre comfortable

Julia said...

I have very small feet and a disability that affects my balance and coordination, so I have to look for myself. Comfort and easy to put on. Loafers are best.

Unknown said...

I look for comfort. If my kids don't like wearing the shoes, they are not worth buying.

polly said...

i want my grandsons feet to be comfortable in his shoes

Nicole Larsen said...

I look for how comfortable they will feel on my daughter's feet and how cute they look

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Nicole Larsen said...

I look for how comfortable they will feel on my daughter's feet and how cute they look

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Melissa O. said...

Comfort, support and flexibility are my top features for kids shoes

Cserafini said...

I look for comfort.

Courtney said...

I always check out traction on the bottom

Unknown said...

They just have to be comfortable.

mecarolks said...

I look for comfortable shoes.

Lena said...

The most important things I look for in a shoe is quality and comfort.

Yesenia said...

Comfort and durability.
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clynsg said...

Comfort and good construction.

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SHAYNA said...

Comfort and style :)

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Kerry said...

Comfort

Aleksandra Nearing said...

I look for flexibility.

Lina said...

probably comfort and ease of slipping on and off.

Unknown said...

Comfort and easy on and off.

Unknown said...

The ability to take them on and off easily!

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melmorgan4 said...

Quality and a good fit.

Julie said...

comfort and a good fit

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Lisa Ehrman said...

I look for good arch support

Unknown said...

Price, fits well and appearance

Unknown said...

I have now learned that comfort is the most important factor! I recently bought shoes for both my boys that they now refuse to wear! :( They seemed comfortable to them in the store, but after walking around awhile both wanted to take them off.

Unknown said...

Cammy B:
The most important thing for a kid's shoe is comfort/fit

tina reynolds said...

comfort and disability

Amylynn said...

Comfort for my son's feet is #1 with quality been close behind that.

rosannepm said...

Quality and arch support

Carolyn said...

I look for well made shoes that will last

Unknown said...

the first thing I look for is good stitching.

Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

I want them to be comfortable and practical. I shudder at some kids shoes with the sole so slick they can fall easily.

Unknown said...

I look for quality, durability, and design.

Leanne Hill said...

Durability and VELCRO lol

TheAtticGirl said...

I look for fit, comfort and durability

Carla D. said...

Definitely comfort.

Nicole said...

quality, comfort, durability - my boys go through shoes quickly!

Melanie Montgomery said...

COMFORT AND STYLE

Kristy Thiel said...

definitely rugged and durable!

Anonymous said...

I look at the soles. They need to be able to get enough traction while running to not fall on their butts. Very important.

Unknown said...

I would say durability for sure get the most wear for your buck.

carlaboo11 said...

supportive, but not hard and restrictive

irishcahbomb said...

Price!!

Caroline said...

I look for durable, easy to put on shoes.

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Jackie said...

Wen i buy ahoes for my kids they must be comfortable!! Ive had a few issues with shoes giving blisters either on the back heel or between the toes (sandals).. I also look for ease of putting them on or taking them off.. My 3 year old is miss independent so she loves doing everything on her own, which includes putting her own shoes on if its easy to put on they will most likely make their way into her closet ;)

"Iowa Mom" said...

Great fit and durability

Jeanna said...

I look for comfort! If they aren't comfortable than she won't wear them!

Tammy said...

I look for wide shoes that have style.

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Jennifer said...

Flexible soles! My baby is just learning to walk.

Wendy Rozema said...

I look for comfort and support!

Rebecca W. said...

Comfort and cuteness!

cman said...

Comfortable and durable.

Unknown said...

Durability and comfort!

Anonymous said...

I look for comfort and the cuteness factor!

family home with love and prayers said...

I look for something adorable and that will last. I have a daughter and one on the way and I want something I can pass down =)

Becca Ann said...

I love for quality and cuteness.. must be able to withstand the kids and be cute at the same time

Nia Ram said...

So cute

Unknown said...

They have to be rugged. My son gives his shoes a work out.

brendaelsner said...

I look for comfort and quality.

dana said...

stability and comfort!

Unknown said...

One of my boys had to wear hightops so he can't take them off every 2 minutes :)

richelle bowers said...

i look for easiness to put on

Tiffany @ As For My House said...

Lately it has finding appropriate shoes for an 8 y.o. girl that do not have a heel or look to old/sexy!

Erica C. said...

They have to fit well.
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Michelle L said...

Comfort and fit are the most important things to me in finding a good shoe for my kids.

Jenny Q. said...

I have a very active preschooler, so I look for comfort and a product that is going to hold up to all that play!

Kathy P said...

I look for shoes that are well made and cute

Unknown said...

Comfort, my son had wide fat feet and is hard to find shoes that are comfortable for him.

susansmoaks said...

i look for shoes that are durable because our kids can be rough on shoes
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Vikki Billings said...

The most important to me is durability!
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blew415 said...

Ease of removal!

Melanie said...

Durability and quality! I need them to last more than a couple months.

Unknown said...

i look for comfort
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daveshir2005 said...

That they don't rub and they are easy to put on.

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Unknown said...

that the won't fall off when my kids are playing, so a good fit!

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