One for one...
One for One
TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase,
TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the
purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all
about.
Our Story
In 2006 an American traveler, Blake Mycoskie, befriended children in
Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he
created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased
with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned
to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with
10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by caring TOMS customers.
Since our beginning, TOMS has given over 150,000* pairs of shoes to children
in need through the One for One model. Because of your support, TOMS plans to
give over 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world in
2009.
Our ongoing community events and Shoe Drop Tours allow TOMS supporters and
enthusiasts to be part of our One for One movement. Join us.
Why shoes?
Most children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play,
doing chores or just getting around, these children are at risk.
Walking is often the primary mode of transportation in developing countries.
Children can walk for miles to get food, water, shelter and medical help.
Wearing shoes literally enables them to walk distances that aren't possible
barefoot.
Wearing shoes prevents feet from getting cuts and sores on unsafe roads and
from contaminated soil. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are
dangerous when wounds become infected. The leading cause of disease in
developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin
through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of
amputation.
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.
There is one simple solution...SHOES.
Of the planet's six billion people, four billion live in conditions
inconceivable to many. Lets take a step towards a better tomorrow. - Soft leather insole
- Durable rubber outsole
- Arch and heel support
Please call the store for additional styles and colors. (619.231.8845)
Our Price:
$45.95
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