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My Favorite Shoes for Babies and Big Boys (and a Giveaway!)

March 17, 2020

My two little humans! Watching their friendship blossom is my greatest joy in life. They are becoming such buddies and it is so much fun to witness. I get emotional thinking about what their future holds and knowing that no matter what, they will always have each other. It is bittersweet to let go of the early days but every new day is so much fun. Blake loves to follow in big brother Bryce’s footsteps…literally and figuratively!

Today, I wanted to share my favorite brand of shoes that I keep going back to for the boys- from baby to big boy. They are extremely well made and comfortable. And since they are so high quality, they have lasted pretty well too. Boys certainly play hard, and these shoes have stood up well to boys that play hard, making it possible for Bryce to pass his shoes down to Blake most times. You have to check them out.


Bryce- Flex Mark Shadow Blue and Blake- Flex Sahara Blue Stripe (water safe and machine washable for the win!)


Our go-to brand of shoes for the boys is pediped. We’ve been using them for years now as you can see in my posts!

About pediped: Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort, and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States. The brand has received numerous industry awards and accolades for their quality. pediped® is sold all around the world and has  designs for boys and girls between its three lines: Originals® (soft soled shoes for children ages birth to 2), Grip ‘n’ Go™ (soft rubber soled shoes for children about 9 months to 3 years) and Flex® (rubber soled shoes for children about 1-9 years).

We’ve used them since Bryce was a baby learning to walk…makes me teary eyed seeing how much he has grown!

I remember relentlessly researching shoes for Bryce when he was starting to walk. So many options! pediped’s shoes are designed to promote healthy foot development, from birth to big boy.  When it come to first baby shoes, soft, flexible soles, and large roomy toe box are key. (Hard soles and non breathable materials are no good because it can cause baby’s feet to sweat and may change their gait if the shoe is too hard.) The pediped Originals are ideal because they combine soft leather sole, with soft leather lining and uppers to create the most comfortable crib shoe that will take them from crawling, to walking and then to running. They are made with soft breathable leather, making them perfect for indoor AND outdoor environments.

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On Bryce: Flex Dani Gray Orange (we have these in several colors/sizes– he loves these!)

Needless to say, my love for pediped runs deep. They are a bit of an investment, but they are made with healthy foot development in mind and with quality materials and have held up well- well enough in many cases to pass down to Blake to use too!

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This post is in partnership with pediped & Hilary Abbott Communications.

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  1. Anne Perry says

    March 17, 2020 at 6:00 am

    I like the FLEX® JAKE SCIENCE.

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  2. Nancy says

    March 17, 2020 at 7:16 am

    They have lots of cute shoes. I like the Flex Mini Rose Gold shoes.

    Reply
  3. Lesly F says

    March 17, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    I love the Nami flex for my daugther

    Reply
  4. Dana Rodriguez says

    March 19, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    I like the Flex® Sahara Black/King Blue for toddlers/boys.

    Reply
  5. Helen says

    March 20, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    The Flex Minnie in Navy and Pink are so cute.

    Reply
  6. LeAnn Harbert says

    March 21, 2020 at 11:37 am

    I like the grip and go Jake sky eyelet.

    Reply
  7. Laurie Nykaza says

    March 21, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    Grip ‘n’ Go™ Allyson Navy is such a cute shoe

    Reply
  8. Michelle J. says

    March 22, 2020 at 10:22 am

    I like Flex Sahara Blue!

    Reply
  9. Cassandra D says

    March 23, 2020 at 2:28 am

    Flex Minnie Rose Gold.

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  10. Allyson Tice says

    March 23, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    THe Flex Sahara BErry are my favorite! My daughter would love to wear these!!

    Reply
  11. Brandon Sparks says

    March 23, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    My favorite are the Flex® Justice Grey/Navy. My boy would look so sharp in these..

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