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Pediped Racer Shoes Made for Wet Outdoor Fun: Mud Puddles, Splash Pads and Beaches, Oh My

March 23, 2016 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Springtime and Pediped shoes go together like the peanut butter and jelly on my kid’s favourite sandwich. Two years back I reviewed Pediped’s Flex Darcy from their Adventure Line. It was my first experience with “water play shoes”. And those shoes, which were designed to take dunks and splashes in stride, were my daughter’s favourite footgear ever. They were still in great shape after she outgrew them, and they went on to be all-time-favourites with her younger sister as well.

Far superior in my children’s eyes to sandals or flipflops, these were light breathable runners that you could wear all day at school or while out running errands, and then take for a few jumps in the sprinkler or for a beachside adventure. They worked well with socks, but both kids assured me they were even better with summertime bare feet. Those shoes have travelled with us, and have been on countless splash pads and water play areas, always drying out quickly, ready for the next adventure.

Disclosure: Pediped provided me with a complimentary pair of waterplay shoes to review. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links I get a small commission at no cost to you.

So I was pretty excited when Pediped sent us a pair of Flex Racers to review. Similar to the Darcy (which is a style that is no longer offered), these lightweight, breathable, runners can double as sandals and are perfect for any adventure, from a trip to the splashpad to a day at the mall.

Here’s why they rock:
1. These shoes are WATER SAFE and designed to take dunks and splashes, which makes them perfect to wear poolside, or at the beach.

2. They are MACHINE WASHABLE. Toss them in the washer and then air dry. I’ve yet to have a need to run our newest pair of Pedipeds through the wash, but I can say from previous experience that these should wash up like a dream.

3. The FLEX FIT SYSTEM allows the shoe to grow a bit with your child’s foot, making the shoe’s comfier and longer lasting. Each pair comes with an extra 2mm insole sized to fit perfectly to that shoe. You remove the insoles from the shoes and slip these underneath. Putting the insole in makes the shoe feel about half a size smaller. As your child’s foot grows and the shoe starts to feel tight you simply remove the extra insole, providing extra space and making the shoes fit for longer.

Gigi was ridiculously excited when her new Flex Racers arrived in the mail and insisted on wearing them immediately. She loves the comfy Mary Jane style and the easy to use velcro. She’s been wearing them to school every day with socks but has already told me that she simply can’t wait for warmer weather when she can wear these with bare feet and jump around at the splash pad.

Overall, I love Pediped shoes for the quality and durability. I love the way the Flex Fit System allows the shoes to fit for longer, and in the long run, saves me money on footwear. My kids love Pediped runners because they are ultra lightweight and breathable. We both appreciate the fact that shoes from their Water Safe line can get a little wet (or heck, even soaked right through) and dry up nicely.

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Comments

  1. LisaM says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:42 am

    I love all of the boys shoes – it's so hard to find nice ones!

    Reply
  2. Dianne G. says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:15 am

    I like the Flex® Force Grey/Lime shoes for boys. They look like they would stand up pretty good to boys rough play kicking balls, going through puddles and running.

    Reply
  3. caroline m. says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:28 am

    I really like the flex bree denim

    Reply
  4. Stacey Roberson says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:29 am

    My favorite are the Originals Lorrainein Purple.

    Reply
  5. Ira says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:45 am

    I love pediped, all of them! but right now we need running shoes, so I'd be happy with a Flex® Force Grey/Lime.

    Reply
  6. israel y says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:47 am

    like the Flex® Navigator

    Reply
  7. Jennifer Ann Wilson says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:58 am

    My favorite is the Flex® Minnie Navy/Pink.

    Reply
  8. Dana Miller says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:43 am

    My fave style is the Flex! I specifically love the Minnie which is water-safe and machine washable!! http://www.pediped.com/Products/Flex-br-Minnie-Ra…

    Reply
  9. sabina says

    March 24, 2016 at 11:51 am

    http://www.pediped.com/Products/Originals-br-Jazz… Originals® Jazzie Peacock AS SO CUTE looking that I think any kid would want to put these on and start walking!!

    Reply
  10. Laurie P says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Love the Flex® Sahara Purple Swirl, fantastic colors!

    Reply
  11. Pam says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    I like the Flex®
    Canyon Charcoal/Pink style.

    Reply
  12. Nicole B says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    I love the boys Flex Adrian in Chocolate

    Reply
  13. Mami2jcn says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I love the Grip 'n' Go™ Daisy Astor Pink.

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    My favourite is the Women's & Tweens' Angelle Cognac for me! 🙂

    Reply
  15. sarah alexis says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    I love the Flex Sahara line – they look very comfy!

    Reply
  16. Silvia D says

    March 24, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    just so many adorable ones to choose from, one of the pairs i love are the Grip 'n' Go™ Jake Pink Floral

    Reply
  17. Em Mahr says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    One of my favorite styles is the Grip 'n' Go™ Force Surfer Blue boys shoes

    Reply
  18. Cassie Fancy says

    March 24, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    I really love the flex force in pink and silver

    Reply
  19. Jamie hall says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    I love the flex force in silver and pink

    Reply
  20. Sarah Hayes says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Id love to win a pair of these! the flex force silver shoes are great

    Reply
  21. trishkaqueen says

    March 25, 2016 at 5:46 am

    I like the Flex line,so many great colors

    Reply
  22. Carol Denny says

    March 25, 2016 at 11:43 am

    I like the boys Flex Adrian in Chocolate

    Reply
  23. Laurie BolducCadieux says

    March 26, 2016 at 4:55 am

    The Flex® Renegade Navy/Red are my fav. They have so many great choices

    Reply
  24. Andrea Amy says

    March 26, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I like the flex canyon
    http://www.pediped.com/Products/Flex-br-Canyon-Br…

    Reply
  25. Jessica Beard says

    March 27, 2016 at 2:12 am

    The Originals® Salome Lavender are so cute! I'd love to see them on my daughter. Pediped shoes are so cute and durable.

    Reply
  26. Laura says

    March 27, 2016 at 5:39 am

    Oh they have so many that are adorable! One of my favorites is the Flex® Canyon Navy/Orange!

    Reply
  27. Ana Sculschi says

    March 27, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I like the Grip'n'Go Force for my son.

    Reply
  28. Jennpup says

    March 27, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    I wish my feet were small enough for a pair of floral Mary Jane's! For my son, I love these best: Flex® Adrian Chocolate! 🙂

    Reply
  29. Nate Fuller says

    March 27, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    The Jake in lime and grey is my pick, love those!

    Reply
  30. billiondollarprincesss says

    March 28, 2016 at 5:06 am

    I like the flex navigator.

    Reply
  31. nicolthepickle says

    March 28, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    I like the Originals Jazzie Peacock pair.

    Reply
  32. Courtney says

    March 28, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I love the flex force in grey/lime for my son

    Reply
  33. Julie Bolduc says

    March 28, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    I like http://www.pediped.com/Products/Originals-br-Jake…

    Reply
  34. lori b says

    March 28, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    love the jake pink florals

    Reply
  35. Tim C says

    March 28, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    I really like the Originals Charlotte Astor Pink

    Reply
  36. katie says

    March 28, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    I love the salome lavender shoes in the original line, just so cute.

    Reply
  37. Erin W says

    March 29, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    I love the
    Flex® Canyon Dewberry, perfect for the summer!

    Reply
  38. lyndac1968 says

    March 30, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    I like the Grip 'n' Go™ Becky Purple, very cute!!

    Reply
  39. Sunshine G says

    March 31, 2016 at 4:12 am

    The Flex Brie Denim are cute!

    Reply
  40. missbobloblaw says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:11 am

    I like the boys
    Flex® Scout Lace Up Navy/Surfer Blue.

    Reply
  41. edmontonjb says

    March 31, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    I like the Flex® Scout Lace Up Navy/Surfer Blue best

    ~Jonnie

    Reply
  42. Amy Heffernan says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    I like the boys Flex®
    Scout Lace Up Navy/Surfer Blue!! Thanks!

    Reply
  43. Bailey Dexter says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Wow, these are all too adorable! I love the
    Grip 'n' Go™ Betty Black Patent, so cute!

    Reply
  44. Florence C says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I like the Originals® Katelyn Astor Pink

    Reply
  45. ivy says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    My favorite is the Flex® Minnie Navy/Pink.

    Reply
  46. Sonya Morris says

    April 1, 2016 at 2:04 am

    My fave is the
    Flex® Nikki Fuchsia.

    Reply
  47. hollyogorman says

    April 3, 2016 at 1:20 am

    I love the Flex® Estella Pink for my daughter.

    Reply
  48. kristen visser says

    April 3, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    I love the Flex Force pink/silver 🙂 these would be the most perfect for my girl

    Reply
  49. Mandy says

    April 4, 2016 at 12:22 am

    I like the Grip 'n' Go™ Daisy White Multi. Looks really sweet.

    Reply
  50. Robyn Bellefleur says

    April 4, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    I just love the Originals Jazzie Peacocks.

    Reply
  51. leana says

    April 4, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    Our favorite is the Flex force

    Reply
  52. Shari says

    April 5, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Flex®
    Canyon Navy/Red
    My recent post #CSTLearningProject Twitter Party!

    Reply
  53. Carey Hurst says

    April 6, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    I love the Grip and Gos for my toddler . There are a couple styles I love , like Orion the best

    Reply
  54. Jennifer P. says

    April 7, 2016 at 6:25 am

    Oh gosh I took a look at their website and they have soooo many awesome styles!! I absolutely adore the Flex Bree style in Blue Floral though – definitely my favourite!

    Reply
  55. Debbie White Beattie says

    April 7, 2016 at 7:27 am

    I like the Flex Minnie for young kids shoes and Women's & Tweens' 3.5 Boot Noir Kid Suede for older kids

    Reply
  56. Carol Mccreery says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    Originals Cliff Blue/Orange are so cute

    Reply
  57. angela marriott says

    April 7, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    I love the
    Flex Navigator Pink/Navy

    Reply
  58. jan says

    April 7, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    would love the Originals® Ross Chocolate

    Reply
  59. Fan R @TeddyOutReady says

    April 8, 2016 at 1:24 am

    I like Flex® Gehrig Glacier shoes.
    My recent post Disney's The Jungle Book Advance Screening Passes Giveaway #Ottawa #Vancouver #Edmonton #Winnipeg

    Reply
  60. butterflyamyc says

    April 9, 2016 at 5:23 am

    My favourite is the boy's Flex® Canyon Brown/Blue.

    Reply
  61. wobbles13 says

    April 9, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    i like the Flex force

    Reply
  62. elizabeth miller says

    April 9, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    My daughter said she loves the Flex® Astara Lace Up Navy. These would be great for her. They sound very comfortable and durable.

    Reply
  63. 155gardens says

    April 10, 2016 at 4:21 am

    I like the Flex® Scout Velcro Navy/Surfer Blue for my son. My daughter would love anything pink or purple!

    Reply
  64. kcgmorris says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I totally love their Flex® Nikki Fuchsia from the new spring collection. I've been looking for a fun pair of sandals for my two year old daughter and love how these have a full toe cage, a fun style, are bright pink and are made of quality materials

    Reply
  65. darwinchau says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I like the Pediped flex

    Reply
  66. Betty S says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    I like the Flex® Jacqeline White/Fuchsia great for those summer sun dresses

    Reply
  67. Kelly D says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    I like the Flex® Astara Lace Up Navy.

    Reply
  68. Maritess says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:27 am

    Louisa Pink Floral will just be good as the weather gets warmer.

    Reply
  69. Stephanie says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:36 am

    My favourite is the Flex Minnie Pink!

    Reply
  70. Andrea says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:38 am

    I like the Flex Navigator!

    Reply
  71. Heather Lynne says

    April 13, 2016 at 1:42 am

    Love the Grip N Gos.. so many cute colours too!

    Reply
  72. Monique L.S. says

    April 13, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I like the Flex racer in purple. Would be great for an active toddler.

    Reply

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