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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I love Stride Rite shoes. The Ari girl sneakers are adorable.
Thanks so much.
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Thanks again.
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Thanks so much.
I love the NMS Jared for my son!
NMS Ogden
I like the white/sugar pink Mindy sneakers. My God-daughter would enjoy them since they light up.
I really like the Keds Coco Glitz Canvas Hot Pink.
I like the Baby Ian hook in white & royal blue!
I follow your blog through google.
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I love the TT Blake shoes for my son. They look durable and stylish.
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I love the TT Hamilton in the dark grey and paprika color.
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It would have to be the Keds Just Beachy girl sandals.
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white/sugar pink Mindy sneakers. are cute
The little Tulip sandal is just precious!
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I love the Sperry Top-Sider Laceless Striper CVO. Thanks for sharing~
Love the Ari sneakers
I love the Preston shoes in dark brown. Thanks for the chance to win! mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
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 would pick the TT Darek shoes for my son. Thanks!
Mindy sneakers
I like NMS Julie
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I like the Geneva girls shoe
I like the TT Blake.
I like the TT Transporter for boys. Thanks!
I really like the Rue Hot Pink/Multi. Very cute for my daughter.
Thank you for the chance
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I really like the NMS Prodigy- Classic Navy/Cinder.
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I like the Angler for little boys-cute sandals. Thanks for the chance to win!
sign me up
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!
you guys are the best!
I would love to get the Rio shoes in red/grey for my son
I’m following you on Twitter.
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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 love the sperry topsider bahama in madras. Too cute!
I subscribed to your RSS feed!
My daughter and I love stride-rite shoes
the white/sugar pink Mindy sneakers look perfect.
I like the “Valerie MJ”.
Stride Rite is the best shoe brand I have found!! Love em. Thanks for the chance.
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I like the NMS Connor for my grandson.
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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’m a new follower–can’t wait to read more!
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I’m following you on Twitter.
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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 have a Stride Rite outlet near me, this would be awesome.
Tweeted again!
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love the TT Julie
I love the NMS Polliwog.
I follow on FriendConnect.
My favorite shoe is the NMS Luc in Dark Brown for boys!
The Sperry Topsider Colton shoes in burgundy are my favorites. Thank you!
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I love the TT Julie
Rose/Ballerina/Cantaloupe
Very cute!!
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My three year old son wears nothing but Stride Rite!!! Would love to win this!
I love the NMS Ogden’s. My son would look great in them.
Hi
Stopping by through the comment challenge
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I love the NMS gabby for my daughter!!
Iam also now a follwer :0)
I love the NMS Luc in Dark Brown for boys
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 follow!! Thanks so much!!
I love the baby boy’s Preston shoes.
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Have a great weekend!
Stopping by for the June Comment Challenge.
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My favorite shoe is the NMS Gabby in Berry/Pink
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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!
Nickelodeon Slimers Spazmodium sneakers are my son’s favorite!!
I like the NMS Pandora.
Awww i love the Lil jamie White such a classic first shoe!
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Stride RIte is the best! What an awesome give away!
I love the Baby Ari
Hot Pink/Pixie Pink.
My fav is the NMS Ogden. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
I follow your blog. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
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I love the baby girl NMS Gabby.
I tweeted and follow on Twitter.
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I like the girls JAX shoes. Thanks!
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I would choose the Sperry Top-Sider Batten for my son.
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Let’s go with the baby boy’s Preston shoes.
Love the Scrambler Hook and Loop boy shoes
Subscriber via rss google reader!
Stride Rite makes the ultimate childrens’ shoe! I really like the Rue for girls. Great looking shoe! Thanks!
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Cute baby. Stride rite is great for children shoes.
THANK YOU! I think so too!
thank you
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my favorite shoes is TT Ogden
Navy/Yolk
LOVE THESE! NMS Julie pink sandals!
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i like the Baby Sapphire shoes in Ballerina Pink/Multi
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i like the tt ogden ones
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I like the TT Ogden.
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The Tulip Sandal is adorable!
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I love the NMS Duckling.
I really like the Liza Sparkle shoes.
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I love the NMS Prodigy sneakers. We love Stride Rite!
I follow you on Twitter!
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.
the tulip sandals are cute there are so many i like
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i subscribe
I love the NMS Polliwog for girls!
I like the TT Ogden in Brown/Sandstone. Thanks for the chance!
I am now following your blog. Thanks!
I am now a subscriber. Thanks!
I am following on twitter and I tweeted at http://twitter.com/justicecw/status/2077750964
the anastasia ashley party wave shoes are really cute.
I like the Scrambler Hook and Loop
I follow
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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nice!
I really like the NMS Duckling. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love the Lizza sparkle shoes!
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The Tulip sandals are GREAT!
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I like the Tulip
Azalea/Hot Pink
sandals.
my daughter loves the merrill slip on sneakers….
thank yoU!
I like the Lizza sparkle shoe.
TT Sydney are my favorite
love the
SuperBall Sandal II
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My favorite pair is the Rue for girls in Hot pink/Multi. Thanks for the chance!!
I joined Google friends to follow your blog.
I suscribed to your RSS feed in Google Reader.
I like the Preston Tennis shoes.
LOOOVE: TT Ogden
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I love the Tulip sandals (dark brown).
Stride Rite shoes have always fit and lasted well for my kids.
I love the NMS Puggle with the Monkey Face! I would love to win so I could get these for my son.
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I like the NMS Julie in Rose/Ballerina/Cantaloupe
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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 love the tulip sandals, so darling
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Keds Just Beachy Heart Sandal is my favorite
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I like the Keds Anthem MJ Fuchsia with sequins
Bethany multi color in an 8 for next summer! Thanks
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Love the Tulip Sandals
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The Scrambler Hook and Loop is my favorite
the NMS Puggle
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Love the NMS Prodigy is Honey Brown.
Tulip sandals.
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I like the Lil Luc Dark Brown sandal.
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The Tulip Sandals are cute!
I love the TT Vincent shoes for my son. Very cute!
Thanks!
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The Keds sooter canvas sneakers are cute
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I love the Playground Rio sneakers -truly lightweight, and machine washable!
Keds Coco Glitz Leather
White/Rainbow
Very cute!
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!
I would love the Trinity Lace for my oldest daughter lezanac@yahoo.com
I like the TT Ogden-Brown/Sandstone sandals for boys.
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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.
I like the NMS Prodigy Honey Brown
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the selection of keds that they have are especially cute- in particular
i like the Keds Coco Glitz Leather
i tweeted about the Stride Rite giveaway!
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i subscribed in my google reader !
The “Rue” in hot pink/multi is adorable!
I like the baby rue in hot pink! so cute
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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!
Lil Valerie, although I can’t decide between black patent or white.
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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Keds Just Beachy Heart Sandal
I like the Sperry Top-Sider Barracuda. Thanks
Girls TT Cassandra Spring is my fave
I like Keds Scooter Canvas Sneaker in navy.
I love the Keds Just Beachy Heart Sandal!
I like the pea pod shoes.
I love the Keds Matlida MJ Ballerina/Prism Pink shoes!
I subscribed to your feed.
I like the Keds Graham
Red
Thanks for the giveaway!
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.
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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.
The Bridget Black is my favorite.
I love the NMS Shawna shoes
i subscribe
I like the Keds Coco Glitz Canvas Hot Pink shoes. Thank you!
i love the Grind Lace
Grey/Black/Jester Red
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Absolutely love the Keds Coco Glitz Canvas in Hot Pink.
I like the NMS Bethany in White/Ballerina/Silver
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I like the Soft Motion Owlet Oatmeal/Dune/Rose!
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I’d love to have the Lil’ Bethany for my daughter!
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I really like the SuperBall V Lace. My son would love them! Thank you for the great contest.
I like the pea pod shoes.
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 TT Bethany.
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 follow.
My favorite is the just beachy sandal
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