Pediped Shoes for Kids “Next best thing to bare feet with protection” (7/10)
Our little daughter started walking shortly after her 1st birthday. We had heard that for the health of her foot and to help with her balance it is best to keep her barefoot as long as possible. That was easy as long as we stayed inside. Once she got the hang of walking, though all she wanted to do was walk, walk, walk! Venturing outside onto the dirty sidewalk and to the park required that she wear shoes. We went out and bought her a popular brand of first walker shoes which seemed like clown shoes on her little feet. She would lift her legs up high as if she were wearing weights on her ankles. She constantly tripped over them as she walked and would complain and “ask” to take them off. Then, my sister who has two children, told me about pedipeds. We gave them a try. What a difference! These shoes really are the “next best thing to bare feet”.
Immediately, our daughter was walking like a pro, no tripping, no more clown feet. She has a wide foot so the pediped “Originals” were the best fit, plus they are the lightest, most pliable of the brand’s three lines. As our daughter’s foot grows we will look forward to trying pedipeds “Grip ‘n’ Go” line (great transition shoe for more active toddlers) and then their “Flex” line (for confident walkers who have developed a solid, natural stride). The best part about the Flex line is that this shoe allows children to adjust the fit of their shoes and prolong the length of wear by adding or removing an insert. This is a great benefit since children’s feet grow so quickly. Pedipeds even have washable shoes. It is not surprising that the company was created by a Mom! To shop online, for more info or to find a retailer near you go to www.pediped.com