In celebration and in spirit of Earth day, I decided to profile TOMS shoes and the essence of this humanitarian organization. TOMS shoes is a for profit organization that focuses on this philanthropy : “with every pair you purchase,TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.”
My recent purchase of the Natural Canvas Classic TOMS shoes just gave a child in need a pair of shoes. My love for eco-fashion and style prompted me to purchase a pair of TOMS shoes. It was the simplicity and natural style of the shoes that caught my eye. The design reminded me of a hemp loafer presence with a tennis shoe comfort.
My new profound love for these shoes… it has no shoestrings; you can slip them on and go. I am not a fan of shoes with shoestrings. I feell comfortable and laidback, like I’m walking on air. Whenever I walk, I feel as though I am walking lightly but swiftly without any heavy lifting. TOMS shoes was founded by Blake Mycoskie. He was inspired to give back to children in need after witnessing Argentinean children barefooted during his trip to Argentina in 2006 . In 2006, Mycoskie’s humanitarian spirit led him to create the TOMS shoe company. In that short amount of time, over 600,000 pair of shoes have been given away to children in need. Mycoskie’s idea sparked others in the fashion industry to contribute to this “One for One” wave, such as Ralph Lauren .Ralph Lauren fashion joined TOMS by selling co-branded Polo Rugby TOMS.
Prices range $34 and up for the youth; $44 and up for adults. TOMS come in all sizes and styles. Women’s sizes range from W5 –W11 and the men’s M7-M14. The children’s sizes are divided into two sections: toddlers TOD sizes 10-13 and the youth Y1-Y6. Although the prices seem reasonable for some and expensive for others, the shoes are worth it because the purchase is in honor of the human good.
TOMS shoe website shows how people are wearing them, in all styles and for all occasions. TOMS shoes can be worn dressed up — one customer is seen wearing them with her prom dress, or dressed down with jeans. People from all backgrounds, from vegans, stay-at-home parents, students and rock stars to fashionistas are rocking these shoes. The styles of the shoes are unimaginable, from canvas classic solid colors such as red, natural, black, navy, denim, white and stripes to artsy designs. Mycoskie’s company offers more than just canvas shoes; it offers condones styles with various colored stripes and looks. For the flashy fashionistas, glitter shoes are an option to rock out in style. Vegan lovers will love his Vegan classic designs.
If you love TOMS fashions for spring and summer, you’ll definitely want to add TOMS wrap boots and the Unisex Drop TOMS hoodie to your list for winter. When you browse the site, check out the accessories page. You sure don’t want to miss his tees, necklaces and “give cards.”