Review: Girls Pediped Flex "Grace" Shoes for Spring 2011

My daughter was first introduced to pediped Flex shoes when she was only 2-1/2 years old with the Giselle sandals.  She just fell in love with them.  Then last fall she wore the Giselle leather Mary Janes for the first day of school.  Needless to say, we are huge fans of the pediped Flex Fit System.  We completely understand why pediped footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance as a shoe that promotes healthy foot development in children.  Most recently, pediped received an endorsement by researches associated with Harvard Medical School and Boston's Children's Hospital in recognition of pediped shoes' roomy rounded toes, ultra-flexible soles, and extremely breathable designs.  This all proves what we already know about pediped, that a shoe can be cute and fun, while still giving our children the room, support, and flexibility that was once only associated with athletic shoes.

The pediped Flex shoes, aside from the sandals, all come with an extra pair of insoles, which give parents the option of purchasing a shoe in a half-size larger than their child currently needs.  Once the child grows into the shoe, then the parent can remove the extra insoles, making these shoes last months longer than an average pair of shoes.  We have always used the insoles in the past, but this time the Light Pink Sparkle Grace canvas Mary Jane fit my daughter perfectly, to her delight.

The pediped Foundation . . . 

In 2010, the pediped Foundation was established as a philanthropic entity to support children's charities.  Since it was founded, over $1,000,000 of funds and pediped products have been donated to better the lives of children, not just in the United States, but around the world.

Visit pediped.com to shop and view all the new arrivals in Originals (for children 0-24 months), Grip 'n' Go (for sizes 4 to 7), and the Flex Collection (for sizes 5 to 13.5).  You can also find out more information by visiting pediped on Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you to pediped for providing a complimentary product sample for us to base this review upon.

Back to School 2010: pediped Flex Adjustable Fit Girl's Shoes

Just about a year ago, I had tried pediped children's shoes for the first time in the form of girl's leather sandals for my daughter. I was extremely impressed with the pediped Flex sole on those sandals then, but seeing the Flex sole combined with the custom fit feature of these Giselle leather mary jane shoes made me an even bigger fan of pediped.

The pediped Flex is the line of shoes especially designed for walkers in the pediped Footwear System. The Flex shoes are available for both boys and girls who are approximately ages 1 to 6. This line includes casual shoes, dress shoes, athletic shoes, and boots . . . everything your child needs for back-to-school.

Aside from the ultra-flexible sole and the supple leather upper, what impressed me the most about this shoe is the extra set of insoles that are included in the box.

These insoles are meant to be placed under the existing insole of the shoe. They not only provide an extra cushion for added comfort, but they extend the life of the shoe for your child. Our children go up a half size about every 3 or 4 months as far as shoes go. Adding an extra set of insoles to shoes normally make them 1/2 size smaller. So you can purchase shoes just slightly larger than your child needs and have them use the extra insoles until their feet grow a bit. When it is time, you can remove the extra set of insoles and for a roomier fit.

I am loving these Giselle shoes for fall! They will go well with everything from jeans to skirts to dresses. Plus it is wonderful to be able to have an option other than sneakers when looking for a really comfortable shoe. My daughter loved these so much the first time she put them on that she wore them in the house all day long. She would never do that if they bothered her feet at all.

The same style of the Giselle is also available in pediped's new Grip 'n' Go shoes collection designed for toddlers ages 9 months to 3 years old. Both styles of the Giselle retail for $45.

To view the new fall styles in children's shoes, visit pediped.com . You can order pediped shoes right on the website or use their store locator to find additional retailers. You can also find pediped on Facebook and on Twitter. For a limited time, you can receive Free Ground Shipping on orders of $75 or more when you use Code: 75Ship at checkout!

Thank you to pediped for sending us a sample pair of shoes free of charge to base this review upon.