The Fall/Winter 2010 season marks the debut of pediped Grip ‘n’ Go a shoe specially designed for the active toddler.  The Grip ‘n’ Go™ line is a bridge between the pediped Originals and Flex lines.  With this introduction, pediped footwear now offers a complete footwear system for children from newborn through 6 years of age.

 

The new collection has more than 70 new styles across pedipe footwear system’s three lines, Originals, Grip ‘n’ Go and Flex.   With a range that includes 25 Originals styles,  4 couture collection style offerings, 13 Grip ‘n’ Go styles and 39 Flex styles, parents have even more choices when it comes to finding the perfect pair of pediped shoes for their child.

·         Original - the best first shoe ever:  pediped Originals are the best first shoes for children and remain the best choice as children learn to walk.  The soft flexible soles are recommended by pediatricians and podiatrists as they allow children to closely mimic barefoot walking. 

The Originals Fall Winter line for girls features updates on classic styles, including Abigail purple and chocolate brown.  Two adorable styles of faux fur boots are offered in the Giselle and Avery styles.  pediped uses sheepskin for the first time in the Isabella for girls and the Charlie for boys.  The boy’s line also includes a variety of casual athletic styles like the Christopher and the Luke. 

The Couture Collection was inspired by the American West with metallic cowboy boots and Mary Janes. The Originals collection will retail for $32 and is available for children 0-2 years.  The Couture Collection styles will retail for $42.

·         Grip ‘n’ Go - the perfect shoe for the active toddler: pediped® Grip ‘n’ Go™, are the perfect shoes for a toddler transitioning from early walking to walking with a more confident stride.  Grip ‘n’ Go, are made with all the benefits of Originals but with thin, flexible rubber soles.  The rounded edges mimic the natural shape of a child’s foot and the heel stability and soft toe box allow toddlers to feel and grip the floor.  Grip ‘n’ Go is ideal for both indoor and outdoor wear.

The Grip ‘n’ Go Fall Winter line has classic pediped styles like Alyssa, Giselle, Isabella and Jake.  It also includes some exciting new styles like Ellie and Jamie.   The Grip ‘n’ Go collection will retail for $44-$48 and is available for children 9 months to 3 years. 

·         Flex - the ultimate shoe for confident walkers:  pediped Flex are the ultimate shoes for confident walkers who have developed a solid, natural stride.

The Fall Flex line has a fabulous array of boots for girls including the suede Elizabeth fashion boot, the red Carrie Cowboy boot and the Tonya riding boot.   Fall also brings the expansion of athletic washable styles and ballet flats will Memory Foam Technology.  Flex styles range in price from $34-$79 and are available in EU sizes 20-29 with select styles now offered in larger sizes going to EU 31. 

A range of coordinating pediped socks and hosiery, jewelry and pediped hair clips by No Slippy Clippy are also offered to complete any and every fall and winter ensemble.

In addition to providing the perfect combination of style and comfort, all pediped shoes are approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association for the promotion of healthy foot development.    The pediped footwear system has recently been endorsed by researches associated with Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital Boston. 

Soft & Flexible -  Exceptionally soft, flexible soles and uppers help to provide healthy foot development. Ultra flexible FLEX ZONES provide maximum flexibility and support natural foot motion.
Heel Cushion - Shock absorbing cushions on each heel protect against impact and distribute pressure through-out the foot. 

Flex Fit System - pediped Flex offer a unique fit system. Each pair comes with an additional 2mm insole to customize the fit so it just right for each child. If the child starts with both insoles, as the child’s feet grow the additional insoles may be removed to extend the length of time the child can wear the shoes.