Toms Shoes

Why Aren’t You Wearing Tom Shoes?

During his travels in 2006, Blake Mycoski made an unacceptable observation; many of the children went without protection to their feet. Because walking is the main mode of transportation and the fact that one leading cause of disease and infection in many third world countries is soil- transmitted parasites, he made it his goal to find a way to bring shoes to these children. Through his diligence and desire to help, he founded Toms shoes on the premise that for every pair of shoes sold he would then give a pair to those in need. One for One was his goal. His first trip back to Argentina with a group of family and staff, he was able to present 10,000 pair of new shoes to the needy children in this third world country.

It is not uncommon for the children of developing countries to spend a lifetime barefoot. However, injuries to the feet can lead to very serious consequences. Cuts and scrapes commonly become infected, sore and many times invaded by parasites that can cause many to require amputation of the affected limb. In an attempt to limit or eliminate this risk, Toms shoes focus on supplying shoes to those in need in third world countries. Through the idea that life should be comfortable for all, they have been able to bring over 140,000 pairs of shoes to children in need.

The One for One model is based on the idea that for every pair of shoes purchased, Toms shoes will then in return donate a pair to a child in need of shoes. Toms’ donates weightless slip on sneakers that fit the lifestyle of those that wear them. Their basic construction is founded on a traditional shoe found in Argentina. In addition, they are created in a number of colors and material combinations with a leather footbed to allow the foot to breathe. When you purchase a pair of Toms innovative, cutting- edge shoes not only will you be helping someone in need you will also be acquiring a distinctive fashionable shoe that will keep your feet happy.

The planet supports around six billion people and it is estimated that of these six billion, four billion people live in condition that are inconceivable to the rest. With programs like One for One, we are given a chance to help improve the life of someone less fortunate. Toms shoes hopes to be able to extend over 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world in 2009. With your help, you can purchase a pair of shoes that are trend setting and stylish for yourself in addition to bettering the life of a child.