We can thank AT&T for taking this underground fashion trend into the mainstream. And this time around, it's for the best.
TOMS are the driving force behind Blake Mycoskie's dream of covering the feet of poverty-stricken children all over the world. For every shoe purchased, a child in need will also receive their own pair of TOMS.
Since it's inception in May 2006, TOMS has given over 90,000 shoes to children throughout South America and Africa.
The design of the shoe is rather simple. Based on a traditional Argentine shoe, TOMS consist of a single-pice sole, and a piece of fabric wrapped and sewn over the top of the foot. I got my first pair this past Christmas and have found them incredibly comfortable and novel. Easy on, easy off....much like a certain other shoe alternative, but way more fashionable!
They come in a wide range of colors and patterns for both men and women. But, the coolest ones are the TINY TOMS!!! So adorable! To think that while my beautiful, blonde son plays in the lush grass of Mid-America, a little boy is kicking a soccer ball in the dirt and gravel of South America, it's the least I can do to cover his bare feet.
I encourage you to visit their website, www.tomsshoes.com, enjoy the coolness of their design, and impact the feet of children all over the world.
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