They taste good too!
I was invited to preview Stride Rite’s new 2009 Fall styles. What really impressed me was that there were so many brands under their banner. Robeez, Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider and a new Jessica Simpson line for the “maturing pre-teen.”
Just as impressive is their new technology called the STEP system which is designed to support children through four stages of walking. The Hospital of Special Surgery has been working with Stride Rite on a study which fueled the design of the shoes for the line. Preliminary results have shown that the best way to support muscular development is to allow children’s feet touch the surface on which they walk. It was also determined that shoes for children should be flexible, allowing most of baby’s feet to move as it needs.
Barefoot is best and shoes should be flexible! Wow isn’t that exactly the opposite of what the rules were when we were children? I remember the shoes that used to get bronzed where always a hard leathered bottom boot that kept your foot from rolling about and forced you to lift your feet high. I think my grandmother had my first pair somewheres. Have I just dated myself?
The STEP system has four stages, each :
- Soft Motion
Basic baby booty offering protection and flexibility - Sensory Response Technology (SRT)
Eco-friendly, self molding insole for maximum comfort
Sensory pods which which assist in keeping the foot in direct contact with surface. - Natural Motion System (NMS)
Lightweight midsole
Cradled footbed for balance and stability
Deep flex grooves for maximum flexibility - Toddler Tech (TT)
Lightweight midsole
Airbag outsole, which provides ultimate cushioning
Outsole designed for optimal traction
In celebration of Stride Rite and the first time I was invited to preview a product as a blogger, I am sponsoring a GIVEAWAY! $50 Gift Certificate to any Stride Rite Store.
GIVEAWAY RULES
Winner will be picked using Random.org and will be picked June 9th by 5 p.m.
The Giveaway will end promptly at 1 p.m. June 9, 2009.
There are 4 way to enter.
Each way equals one entry.
On day one you can enter up to 4 times, each day after you may enter one time only You can TWEET the giveaway.
Go to the Stride Rite website and leave me a comment telling me which shoe is your favorite.
Follow my site through the Google Friend Connect widget leave a comment telling me you did so.
Subscribe to my RSS Feed leave a comment telling me you did so.
Follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/adiaha) and/or Tweet this Giveaway and leave a comment with the link to the Tweet. “Adiaha is Giving Away a $50 Gift Certificate to Stride Rite!” Go Quickly to http://adiaha.com/stride-rite to enter.”
Once you’ve Tweeted, under the message you tweeted will be in italics a line that tells you how long ago you tweeted. Click on that line and you will be transported to your tweet all by itself. Copy the link in the web browser url address bar. If my directions make no sense (it is me not you) then just leave me a message with your twitter name and I will find it for you!
Because Stride Rite’s online store limits where they ship, I am limiting entries to the following locations: the 50 United States, APO/FPO, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.





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My favorite is the just beachy sandal
I follow.
I like the cute Lil Valerie prewalker shoes the most. I would love to win this to give to my friend who had her first child last week.
Thank you for the nice giveaway.
I like the TT Bethany.
Well, my favorite and my daughter’s favorite might not match but I am guessing she might like the Sapphire sandal in brown/bronze.
I like the pea pod shoes.
I really like the SuperBall V Lace. My son would love them! Thank you for the great contest.
I’d love to have the Lil’ Bethany for my daughter!
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I like the Soft Motion Owlet Oatmeal/Dune/Rose!
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I like the NMS Bethany in White/Ballerina/Silver
Absolutely love the Keds Coco Glitz Canvas in Hot Pink.
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i love the Grind Lace
Grey/Black/Jester Red
I like the Keds Coco Glitz Canvas Hot Pink shoes. Thank you!
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I love the NMS Shawna shoes
The Bridget Black is my favorite.
I really loved the Lil Bethany. I have 2 nieces pregnant right now. This would make a great shower gift. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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I really like the Keds Just Beachy Butterfly in Hot Pink. My daughter would like so cute in those and I love to dress her in pink.
I like the Keds Graham
Red
Thanks for the giveaway!
I subscribed to your feed.
I love the Keds Matlida MJ Ballerina/Prism Pink shoes!
I like the pea pod shoes.
I love the Keds Just Beachy Heart Sandal!
I like Keds Scooter Canvas Sneaker in navy.
Girls TT Cassandra Spring is my fave
I like the Sperry Top-Sider Barracuda. Thanks
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I love the Lexi in New Taupe and Dark Brown! I have a problem with Stride Rite, I can’t go in without dropping $100, so $50 and distance from cute shoes in my hands via computer would be fantastic!
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Lil Valerie, although I can’t decide between black patent or white.
NMS Keegan Hook and Loop are adorable! My youngest daughter is just starting to stand and will be running, I mean walking, sooner than I would prefer. With these shoes, she’s bound to be able to keep up with her brothers and sisters!
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I like the baby rue in hot pink! so cute
The “Rue” in hot pink/multi is adorable!
i subscribed in my google reader !
i tweeted about the Stride Rite giveaway!
http://twitter.com/bellows22/status/2086127201
the selection of keds that they have are especially cute- in particular
i like the Keds Coco Glitz Leather
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I like the NMS Prodigy Honey Brown
I wouldn’t trust my child’s feet to any other than Stride Rite.On their website I really like the NMS Keegan Lace shoes. Thank you for this opportunity.
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I like the TT Ogden-Brown/Sandstone sandals for boys.
I would love the Trinity Lace for my oldest daughter lezanac@yahoo.com
The Keds Just Beachy Butterfly Sandals are just adorable, and I have 2 little granddaughters who are shoe divas and would adore them! One of their favorite things is when it’s time to visit their local Stride Rite store to go shoe shopping!
Keds Coco Glitz Leather
White/Rainbow
Very cute!
I love the Playground Rio sneakers -truly lightweight, and machine washable!
I’m following you on Twitter user lisalmg and Tweeted this giveaway! http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/2085222231
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I’m also subscribed to your feed in google reader. Thanks!
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The Keds sooter canvas sneakers are cute
I’m following your site through Google Friend Connect!
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I love the TT Vincent shoes for my son. Very cute!
Thanks!
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The Tulip Sandals are cute!
I’m following you in Google Friend Connect.
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I like the Lil Luc Dark Brown sandal.
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Tulip sandals.
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Love the NMS Prodigy is Honey Brown.
Keds Just Beachy Heart Sandal
the NMS Puggle
The Scrambler Hook and Loop is my favorite
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Love the Tulip Sandals
and I follow you! Thanks
Bethany multi color in an 8 for next summer! Thanks
I like the Keds Anthem MJ Fuchsia with sequins
I follow with Google Friend Connect
Keds Just Beachy Heart Sandal is my favorite
I am your new google friend!
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I follow thru Google Friends.
I love the tulip sandals, so darling
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Favorite Stride Rite shoe is the Girls TT Cassandra Spring (and it’s on Sale!) in White.
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I like the NMS Julie in Rose/Ballerina/Cantaloupe
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I love the NMS Puggle with the Monkey Face! I would love to win so I could get these for my son.
I love the Tulip sandals (dark brown).
Stride Rite shoes have always fit and lasted well for my kids.
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LOOOVE: TT Ogden
I like the Preston Tennis shoes.
I suscribed to your RSS feed in Google Reader.
I joined Google friends to follow your blog.
My favorite pair is the Rue for girls in Hot pink/Multi. Thanks for the chance!!
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love the
SuperBall Sandal II
TT Sydney are my favorite
I like the Lizza sparkle shoe.
my daughter loves the merrill slip on sneakers….
thank yoU!
I like the Tulip
Azalea/Hot Pink
sandals.
The Tulip sandals are GREAT!
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I subscribed with google reader. my email for google reader is tnajk at yahoo. com
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I love the Lizza sparkle shoes!
I really like the NMS Duckling. Thanks for the giveaway.
nice!
I really like the Sperry Top-Sider Barracuda Boot. These would look very cool on my little Dude this winter! And DD fell in love with the TT Charla White/Ballerina Pink.
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I follow
I like the Scrambler Hook and Loop
the anastasia ashley party wave shoes are really cute.
I am following on twitter and I tweeted at http://twitter.com/justicecw/status/2077750964
I am now a subscriber. Thanks!
I am now following your blog. Thanks!
I like the TT Ogden in Brown/Sandstone. Thanks for the chance!
I love the NMS Polliwog for girls!
i subscribe
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the tulip sandals are cute there are so many i like
My husband loves his Sperry topsiders and I was surprised to see that they carry these for infants. Any one of the Sperry shoes would be cute for our new grandson.
I follow you on Twitter!
I love the NMS Prodigy sneakers. We love Stride Rite!
I really like the Liza Sparkle shoes.
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I love the NMS Duckling.
The Tulip Sandal is adorable!
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I like the TT Ogden.
i like the tt ogden ones
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I follow your blog
i like the Baby Sapphire shoes in Ballerina Pink/Multi
LOVE THESE! NMS Julie pink sandals!
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my favorite shoes is TT Ogden
Navy/Yolk
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THANK YOU! I think so too!
Cute baby. Stride rite is great for children shoes.
Stride Rite makes the ultimate childrens’ shoe! I really like the Rue for girls. Great looking shoe! Thanks!
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Love the Scrambler Hook and Loop boy shoes
Let’s go with the baby boy’s Preston shoes.
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I would choose the Sperry Top-Sider Batten for my son.
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I like the girls JAX shoes. Thanks!
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I tweeted and follow on Twitter.
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I love the baby girl NMS Gabby.
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My fav is the NMS Ogden. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the Baby Ari
Hot Pink/Pixie Pink.
Stride RIte is the best! What an awesome give away!
Awww i love the Lil jamie White such a classic first shoe!
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I like the NMS Pandora.
Nickelodeon Slimers Spazmodium sneakers are my son’s favorite!!
I just wanted to stop by and thank you for signing up for the June Comment Challenge. Thanks for submitting your contest to http://thecontesthub.com as well.
Happy commenting!
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My favorite shoe is the NMS Gabby in Berry/Pink
Have a great weekend!
Stopping by for the June Comment Challenge.
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I love the baby boy’s Preston shoes.
I follow!! Thanks so much!!
I love the stride rite Nickelodeon Slimers Spazmodium sneaker. My son needs a wide shoe, so we always buy stride rite shoes. We love them.
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I love the NMS Luc in Dark Brown for boys
Iam also now a follwer :0)
I love the NMS gabby for my daughter!!
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Stopping by through the comment challenge
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I love the NMS Ogden’s. My son would look great in them.
My three year old son wears nothing but Stride Rite!!! Would love to win this!
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I love the TT Julie
Rose/Ballerina/Cantaloupe
Very cute!!
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The Sperry Topsider Colton shoes in burgundy are my favorites. Thank you!
My favorite shoe is the NMS Luc in Dark Brown for boys!
I follow on FriendConnect.
I love the NMS Polliwog.
love the TT Julie
Tweeted again!
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I have a Stride Rite outlet near me, this would be awesome.
I just bought the Danae (Azaela) for my 10-year-old… they’re TOO cute! But I also love, love, love the TT Julie… you can’t go wrong with brown and sugar pink…
Thank you, too, for stopping by MyBrownBaby and leaving such beautiful words for me and my baby…
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I’m following you on Twitter.
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I’m a new follower–can’t wait to read more!
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Whoo hoo! I’m ALL in love with Stride Rite shoes… have been for as long as I’ve had children (10 years). Great giveaway!
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I like the NMS Connor for my grandson.
Stride Rite is the best shoe brand I have found!! Love em. Thanks for the chance.
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I like the “Valerie MJ”.
the white/sugar pink Mindy sneakers look perfect.
My daughter and I love stride-rite shoes
I subscribed to your RSS feed!
I love the sperry topsider bahama in madras. Too cute!
I like the lil boys Vaporizer in Silver/Blue, because they light up and my nephew goes nuts over lights. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
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I would love to get the Rio shoes in red/grey for my son
you guys are the best!
I bought Stride Rite when my daughter was small and now she buys them for her little one! I would choose the NMS Jared for my grandson!
sign me up
I like the Angler for little boys-cute sandals. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I really like the NMS Prodigy- Classic Navy/Cinder.
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I really like the Rue Hot Pink/Multi. Very cute for my daughter.
Thank you for the chance
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I like the TT Transporter for boys. Thanks!
I like the TT Blake.
I like the Geneva girls shoe
I tweeted about your giveaway http://twitter.com/GinaE1980/status/2013191390
I like NMS Julie
Mindy sneakers
I would pick the TT Darek shoes for my son. Thanks!
I am now following you on Twitter and have tweeted this!
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I like the TT Vincent shoes. My 2.5 y.o. is already a 9.5 boy’s shoe size. I exclusively buy Stride Rite b/c I believe in spending money on good shoes but sometimes I am buying shoes for him every two to three months!
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I love the Preston shoes in dark brown. Thanks for the chance to win! mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Love the Ari sneakers
I love the Sperry Top-Sider Laceless Striper CVO. Thanks for sharing~
The little Tulip sandal is just precious!
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white/sugar pink Mindy sneakers. are cute
It would have to be the Keds Just Beachy girl sandals.
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I love the TT Hamilton in the dark grey and paprika color.
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I love the TT Blake shoes for my son. They look durable and stylish.
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I twittered.
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I follow your blog through google.
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I like the Baby Ian hook in white & royal blue!
I really like the Keds Coco Glitz Canvas Hot Pink.
I like the white/sugar pink Mindy sneakers. My God-daughter would enjoy them since they light up.
NMS Ogden
I love the NMS Jared for my son!
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Thanks so much.
I subscribed to your Rss feed.
Thanks again.
I love Stride Rite shoes. The Ari girl sneakers are adorable.
Thanks so much.
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