
TOMS Shoes
I’ve posted before about the company TOMS Shoes and what they do, but here is more. I recently, as in today, received a new pair of TOMS in the mail. They’re super cool. They are the Charcoal Grey Stichouts. Super stylish and comfortable, they are one of my favorite pair of shoes.
TOMS, for those new to this, are shoes that make a difference in the world. For every pair of shoes TOMS sells they will match them with shoes for children in need. Sound cool? Duh. So since I bought t his pair of shoes, another kid will receive a pair for free.
It’s a very simple idea, no complicated schematics or anything, its just you buy and they give. Think about it. How much thought do you put into what shoes to buy or wear? How many options do you have? Now think about this, some kids have never had a single pair of shoes. Nothing. Hard to imagine right? It’s such a simple thing here to have shoes. Sometimes having shoes is a requirement to even go into the store or restaurant. But these kids have never had shoes, never! Ok, think about this now. When you think of all the shoes you can buy and wear, how many make a difference like TOMS does? One for one, TOMS will give a pair away for every pair sold. Recently they challenged everyone to help them donate 30,000 shoes in only 30 days. That’s huge! 30,000 shoes is a lot of stinkin shoes y’all. But get this, not only did they meet their goal of 30,000, they surpased it by reaching over 37,000 shoes to be donated to children in need!
Seriously, they have a heart for what they do. If they didn’t, getting 37,000 shoes in 30 days would never have been a goal of theirs.

So now that you know about TOMS and some of what they’ve done, I want to challenge you.
I want you to go to www.tomsshoes.com and read more about what they do, have done, and will do simply by selling shoes. Then, really think about how much change you can bring in someones life by simply buying your own pair of TOMS. It’s simple.
And I know the economy is kinda killing people’s spending habits, but think about how much you spend on yourself all the time. Eating out for lunch or dinner, bottled water, more clothes, iPods/phones, any video games, etc. Then realize that by cutting back on your self and buying one pair of TOMS Shoes you can help a child’s life become healthier and happier. That’s it. That’s my challenge to you. And it’s nice knowing you’ve made a difference in such a practical way. Also, if you become so inclined, you can even sign up to go on a Shoe Drop with them and help distribute the shoes that everyone has helped give. I’m looking to do that this year. I really feel it’d be a humbling experience, but at the same time it would be a time to serve people who need it.
“For every pair you purchase, TOMS will
give a pair of shoes to a child in need.
One for one.”