pediped^® was created by Angela Edgeworth  to be “the next best thing to bare feet.”

After her first daughter Caroline was born, she started to do a lot of thinking about footwear and the kind of shoes that would be best for her child.  She wanted a shoe that was comfortable, stylish and could be worn both indoors and out.  But most importantly, she wanted a shoe that was healthy for her child’s developing feet.

After a lot of research she discovered that doctors recommended barefoot walking or a soft leather sole shoe, but the choices for infants and toddlers were limited.

pediped^® creates footwear that most closely resembles the natural shape of a baby’s foot.  The Originals^® most closely mimic barefoot walking.  When children learn to walk they tend to shuffle, so rubber soles or shoes with grip, force children to change their natural stride and can actually make them trip.  Originals^® have a durable, slip-resistant leather sole. They’re roomy so the foot can move and grip and they’re flexible so your child can actually feel the floor.  The hand-stitched leather sole allows your child’s foot to breathe.

Plus, Originals^® have two layers of the highest quality leather on the market today plus a soft foam insert, so your child’s feet are protected while they’re on the move, INDOORS AND OUT.  Originals^® are the most comfortable shoe your child will ever wear and won’t want to take off.

Children’s feet need to last them a lifetime so it’s important to start taking care of them from birth.  pediped^® is designed to protect your baby’s feet from crawling to those first amazing steps and into the toddler years.

Education is key, so to help you make the right choices for your child we’ve provided answers to the most common questions we hear from concerned parents like you, plus look for advice from doctors on how to make the right choices for your child in the “foot health” section of the website.

pediped^® footwear's original leather-soled line, pediped Originals^®, features cushioned, slip resistant leather soles and soft, flexible uppers.  Available in sizes newborn (XXS) to 18-24 months (L), pediped Originals^® allow children's feet to develop naturally.  They provide optimal support and protection during the developmental stages of children's  feet - from the initial crawl to first steps and beyond.

There are now over 75 fashion - forward pediped Originals^® styles to choose from

Approved by Podiatrists

pediped Originals^® has been officially recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association as being beneficial for children's growing feet.

pediped Originals^® was awarded the APMA's "Seal of Acceptance" for their many beneficial attributes that promote quality foot health including soft, flexible uppers and soles.

pediped^® footwear is a smart choice for parents concerned with long-term development of their children's feet.