Children’s feet need to last a lifetime so it’s important to start taking care of them from birth. From its inception, pediped™ has designed footwear to promote healthy foot development. It’s mantra has always been comfort, quality and style, in that order. This is why pediped™ was one of the first children’s footwear companies to be awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for promoting healthy foot development.
Take some time to learn more about what doctors recommend by looking at the videos on our website or read more on doctors’ recommendations under “foot health.”
Unsurpassed comfort, quality & style
COMFORT: pediped™ footwear is made with premium grade, non-toxic leather. Foam insoles & cushions provide a comfortable fit, along with padded heels to absorb shock. pediped™ simply offers the ultimate in comfort and protection while promoting healthy foot development.
QUALITY: unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship have earned pediped™ footwear a loyal following. Premium grade leather, distinctive styling and remarkable attention to detail have resulted in truly exceptional shoes. pediped™ footwear has caught the attention of parents, grandparents and celebrities alike.
STYLE: With over 45 fashion‐forward styles to choose from pediped™ strives to give parents the look they want, at a price they can afford, all the while being healthy for baby’s feet.
Rest assured that pediped™ is a footwear company that cares about the health and well being of your child’s growing feet.
pediped™ footwear is recommended by podiatrists
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, "Allowing the youngster to go barefoot or to wear just socks helps the foot to grow normally and to develop its musculature and strength as well as the grasping action of the toes." Doctors also recommend that children first learning to walk go barefoot or wear soft flexible shoes. Walking around barefoot is not always practical, as little feet need protection from rough surfaces and dirty floors. Soft-soled shoes provide the health benefits of being barefoot, with the added protection of a padded sole.
Officially recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association as contributing to better foot health, pediped™ footwear is a smart choice for parents concerned with the long‐term development of their children's feet. pediped™ has been awarded the prestigious APMA Seal of Acceptance for both its Originals ™ and Flex ™ lines in support of their many beneficial attributes that promote quality foot health including soft cushioned leather soles, a wide toe box and soft leather uppers.
As babies' and toddlers' feet begin to develop, a soft, pliable shoe, such as pediped™ footwear, is essential to not only provide the foot protection, but also enough mobility for the foot to properly form. pediped™ Footwear has been awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association because of the product's high podiatric standards." -- Ross Taubman, DPM - APMA Past President
THE BABY BOOK by William Sears MD and Martha Sears MD
"As a general guide, the earlier the stage of walking, the thinner and more flexible the sole should be. Before buying a shoe, bend it in your hand to test it's flexibility. Then watch your baby walk. The shoe bend at the ball of the foot as your baby takes each step. Avoid stiff shoe for young feet. If you have difficulty bending the shoe in your hand, leave it in the store."
"The throat of the shoe (the area across the top of the shoe just below the laces) and the sides should crease easily when your baby takes a step. If they don't it means your baby's foot wear is not flexible enough and the foot can't bend naturally while baby walks."