One for One

TOMS Shoes is a company based in Santa Monica California. It was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie. The company designs and sells lightweight shoes based on the Argentine alpargata design.With every product sold, TOMS donate a pair to a person in need. This idea, came when Mycoskie went to Argentina.

Blake had once said of his revelation, "I was sitting on a farm pondering life, and it occurred to me, 'I'm going to start a shoe company, and for every pair that we sell, I'll give a pair to someone who needs them.'" He, took to wearing the local alpargata shoes. After Mycoskie noticed the numerous children without shoes in the poorer villages, he returned to the United States and sold his online driver education company to self-finance the shoe company. These shoes have also been worn by Argentine farmers for hundreds of years and were the inspiration for the classic style of TOMS. These canvas or cotton fabric shoes are now manufactured in many styles.

 But why shoes? He decided to be shoes because many children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or going to school, these children are at risk: A risk of disease, which can penetrate the skin through bare feet. Wearing shoes can help prevent these diseases. Also wearing shoes also prevents feet from getting cuts and sores. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected. Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.

I have one pair of TOMS, the are soooo comfortable; I really recomend them. Help the company! I swear you'll love them like I do and you will be giving a pair of shoes to children that doesn't have to wear. You can also help buying sunglasses. By purchasing them you give eye care services to these people that need it. If you are interested in learning more, click here -----> TOMS SHOES