TOMS Shoes

Makayla · 26-03-2010, 05:23 AM

This thread is for all you people who are supporters of TOMS Shoes!
If you haven't heard of TOMS Shoes, it is an amazing movement created by the lovely Blake Mycoskie.
This guy:

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.

I happened to hear about TOMS shoes from one of my good friends, but it wasn't until Blake Mycoskie actually came to my school campus --some months ago-- and I happened to hear him speak.
I was very inspired by the story and I wanted to help by purchasing some shoes!
I now own two pairs of TOMS Shoes, and let me tell you, they are the most comfortable things I've ever had on my feet!
I never want to take them off.

I'm thankful to be a part of the One For One movement!
You should help take part!

Go to www.toms.com If you'd like to help give a pair of shoes to a child in need!

Also! on April 8th you can participate in one day without shoes!!
Watch the video to find out more!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlz3QKHJBac

If you own a pair of TOMS, feel free to show us your awesome shoes!
I created this thread to help spread the word, as well as a place to share photos, stories, whatever you feel like about this movement!
Thanks!

I'll end with a photo of myself sporting the linen Red Bridgeport TOMS!
...you may also enjoy my coldplay reference in the background.

SueDeNimes · 26-03-2010, 01:59 PM

Thank you!

I hadn't heard about them before but "one for one" is a great philosophy.

No shops near where I live but I'll check them out in London next time I'm there!
They really look comfy and I like that they have a leather insole.

Makayla · 26-03-2010, 02:12 PM

You just reminded me Anna!

I forgot to mention that TOMS does ship internationally.
But as of now, its only to certain countries.
* I took this from their website in the FAQ section*

Can I order from TOMS.com if I live outside of the U.S.?
TOMS ships online orders to the U.S., Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. International customers are responsible for all shipping, duty and taxes associated with the importation of all merchandise. ALL international sales are final.

If you live in a country where we do not ship, please e-mail us at international@TOMSshoes.com. We will notify you when shipping becomes available in your area. Please be sure to include the country you are inquiring about in the subject line of your e-mail.

SueDeNimes · 26-03-2010, 02:20 PM

Yes, there's a .co.uk site as well which makes it easy for UK people to order them online.
http://toms-shoes.co.uk/
It has other designs as well!!

I'd prefer to try them on first however because I'm between 2 sizes.

I like the way they look a lot and I trust you when you say they are comfortable!
There are shops in Paris as well, I might try to go to one in June when I'm there.

Makayla · 26-03-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by SueDeNimes;4060831

I'd prefer to try them on first however because I'm between 2 sizes.

I like the way they look a lot and I trust you when you say they are comfortable!
There are shops in Paris as well, I might try to go to one in June when I'm there.

If you are in between 2 sizes, I recommend going with the smaller size.
TOMS states that if you order true to size your shoe will fit perfectly, and it is pretty true.
But I have read some reviews from few people stating they were either too big or too small.

I went ahead and ordered true to size and they fit like a glove.

After a day of wear, they do tend to stretch a bit.
So that is why i recommend the smaller size.

Reilly · 26-03-2010, 04:29 PM

Haha this video is so odd, people holding up signs that tell of all the dangers of walking barefoot, so what are they going to do? Walk barefoot.

Yeah yeah I know, it's just one day, not everyday. But the bigger this movement gets, the bigger the chance that someone steps on a needle and screws the whole project up.

But the one for one idea is pretty cool, as long as the business aspect of it isn't being made possible by slave children in Bihar. How ironic would that be?

coldplay_is_louve. · 26-03-2010, 04:59 PM

They're really expensive.

Makayla · 26-03-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by coldplay_is_louve.;4061158
They're really expensive.

well yeah they are expensive.
You are basically paying for two pairs of shoes.

ivet · 26-03-2010, 07:01 PM

My friends are obsessed with these shoes

they are really KuTe

I just haven't got myself to buy a pair though cos i'm cheap like that

PolarMonkey · 26-03-2010, 09:07 PM

heh...where i come from, it's normal to walk barefooted around the house.

but the 1-for-1 principle is good tho.

Pseudonym · 26-03-2010, 10:45 PM

I once almost joined TOMS Shoes, so yes, I know about the organization.

MrLick · 27-03-2010, 01:20 AM

I wore them until they became popular. Then I burned them and now I wear shoes made out of hemp.

Makayla · 27-03-2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by MrLick;4062206
I wore them until they became popular. Then I burned them and now I wear shoes made out of hemp.

oh. So you're one of those "trendy" people who only do things against the "main stream" or "popular" scene...

That makes you so cool... trotting the streets in your hemp shoes.

busybeeburns · 27-03-2010, 07:37 AM

too cool for school!

MrLick · 27-03-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Makayla;4062220
oh. So you're one of those "trendy" people who only do things against the "main stream" or "popular" scene...

That makes you so cool... trotting the streets in your hemp shoes.

The hemp shoes became too popular too. I killed 2 squirrels and I'm wearing them as shoes now.

Spoiler

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26-03-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
SueDeNimes CRAZY IS GOOD! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12,780 My Mood: Location: in my little bubble Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 28 Thanked 81 Times in 55 Posts	Thank you! I hadn't heard about them before but "one for one" is a great philosophy. No shops near where I live but I'll check them out in London next time I'm there! They really look comfy and I like that they have a leather insole. __________________ >> Parachutes 2.0 << >> CLUBBING!!! << Matt about Dom's fear during a flight: "If the plane had jolted any more he would have just come out and said 'I'm gay'." PWOPAH: Mr. Anna & Mike went to Wembellamy! TWICE, because we quite like it firm. Best weekend ever, 9th to 12th of Sept 2010. Pwopahly reuniting for Muse again: 15/12/12 Love you, Imke!!

26-03-2010, 02:12 PM	#3
Makayla Don't Panic Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,072 My Mood: Location: In my place Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You just reminded me Anna! I forgot to mention that TOMS does ship internationally. But as of now, its only to certain countries. * I took this from their website in the FAQ section* Can I order from TOMS.com if I live outside of the U.S.? TOMS ships online orders to the U.S., Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. International customers are responsible for all shipping, duty and taxes associated with the importation of all merchandise. ALL international sales are final. If you live in a country where we do not ship, please e-mail us at international@TOMSshoes.com. We will notify you when shipping becomes available in your area. Please be sure to include the country you are inquiring about in the subject line of your e-mail. __________________ July 18th 2009. Front row. Unforgettable. November 2nd, 2010 Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland wished me a Happy Birthday and gave me gifts. Best Birthday Award.

26-03-2010, 02:20 PM	#4
SueDeNimes CRAZY IS GOOD! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 12,780 My Mood: Location: in my little bubble Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 28 Thanked 81 Times in 55 Posts	Yes, there's a .co.uk site as well which makes it easy for UK people to order them online. http://toms-shoes.co.uk/ It has other designs as well!! I'd prefer to try them on first however because I'm between 2 sizes. I like the way they look a lot and I trust you when you say they are comfortable! There are shops in Paris as well, I might try to go to one in June when I'm there. __________________ >> Parachutes 2.0 << >> CLUBBING!!! << Matt about Dom's fear during a flight: "If the plane had jolted any more he would have just come out and said 'I'm gay'." PWOPAH: Mr. Anna & Mike went to Wembellamy! TWICE, because we quite like it firm. Best weekend ever, 9th to 12th of Sept 2010. Pwopahly reuniting for Muse again: 15/12/12 Love you, Imke!!

26-03-2010, 02:29 PM	#5
Makayla Don't Panic Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,072 My Mood: Location: In my place Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by SueDeNimes;4060831 I'd prefer to try them on first however because I'm between 2 sizes. I like the way they look a lot and I trust you when you say they are comfortable! There are shops in Paris as well, I might try to go to one in June when I'm there. If you are in between 2 sizes, I recommend going with the smaller size. TOMS states that if you order true to size your shoe will fit perfectly, and it is pretty true. But I have read some reviews from few people stating they were either too big or too small. I went ahead and ordered true to size and they fit like a glove. After a day of wear, they do tend to stretch a bit. So that is why i recommend the smaller size. __________________ July 18th 2009. Front row. Unforgettable. November 2nd, 2010 Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland wished me a Happy Birthday and gave me gifts. Best Birthday Award.

26-03-2010, 04:29 PM	#6
Reilly District 9er Badazz!11111 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 36,026 Chat posts: 63 Thanks given: 46 Thanked 340 Times in 196 Posts	Haha this video is so odd, people holding up signs that tell of all the dangers of walking barefoot, so what are they going to do? Walk barefoot. Yeah yeah I know, it's just one day, not everyday. But the bigger this movement gets, the bigger the chance that someone steps on a needle and screws the whole project up. But the one for one idea is pretty cool, as long as the business aspect of it isn't being made possible by slave children in Bihar. How ironic would that be? __________________ This door... ...needs some WD-40. Quote: Originally Posted by Fix42YellowClocks I cannot argue my point of the seemingly conflicting idea of why I have the right to argue people shouldn't be allowed to tell Coldplay to stop expressing themselves without a fundamental argument to the freedoms we enjoy. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

26-03-2010, 04:59 PM	#7
coldplay_is_louve. I'm Christina. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21,893 Location: Philly! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	They're really expensive. __________________

26-03-2010, 05:34 PM	#8
Makayla Don't Panic Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,072 My Mood: Location: In my place Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by coldplay_is_louve.;4061158 They're really expensive. well yeah they are expensive. You are basically paying for two pairs of shoes. __________________ July 18th 2009. Front row. Unforgettable. November 2nd, 2010 Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland wished me a Happy Birthday and gave me gifts. Best Birthday Award.

26-03-2010, 07:01 PM	#9
ivet Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 26,906 Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 17 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	My friends are obsessed with these shoes they are really KuTe I just haven't got myself to buy a pair though cos i'm cheap like that __________________ If I could crawl inside your heart and build a fire, would you let me? mi cara / ▲ / music / flickr

26-03-2010, 09:07 PM	#10
PolarMonkey Coldplayer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,728 My Mood: Location: The Theatre of Dreams / The Fallen Empire Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	heh...where i come from, it's normal to walk barefooted around the house. but the 1-for-1 principle is good tho. __________________ Awww....it's orrite Edge-y. We all suck at Guitar Hero.......well, me anyway. >,< ~.~ "The Captain is about staying strong in the face of adversity, but it can also be played anytime you're out in the high seas" ~ Simon Neill, Biffy Clyro ~.~ My Online Home

26-03-2010, 10:45 PM	#11
Pseudonym Why She Loves Me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23,599 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I once almost joined TOMS Shoes, so yes, I know about the organization.

27-03-2010, 01:20 AM	#12
MrLick Lemon World Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 26,038 My Mood: Location: Spokane. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 65 Thanked 57 Times in 23 Posts	I wore them until they became popular. Then I burned them and now I wear shoes made out of hemp. __________________ Even after all this time, the Sun never says to the Earth: "You owe me". Look at what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky.

27-03-2010, 01:25 AM	#13
Makayla Don't Panic Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,072 My Mood: Location: In my place Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by MrLick;4062206 I wore them until they became popular. Then I burned them and now I wear shoes made out of hemp. oh. So you're one of those "trendy" people who only do things against the "main stream" or "popular" scene... That makes you so cool... trotting the streets in your hemp shoes. __________________ July 18th 2009. Front row. Unforgettable. November 2nd, 2010 Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland wished me a Happy Birthday and gave me gifts. Best Birthday Award.

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busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,343 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,553 Thanked 941 Times in 423 Posts	too cool for school! __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

27-03-2010, 12:35 PM	#15
MrLick Lemon World Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 26,038 My Mood: Location: Spokane. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 65 Thanked 57 Times in 23 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Makayla;4062220 oh. So you're one of those "trendy" people who only do things against the "main stream" or "popular" scene... That makes you so cool... trotting the streets in your hemp shoes. The hemp shoes became too popular too. I killed 2 squirrels and I'm wearing them as shoes now. Spoiler Being serious, I love Toms shoes. They are quite comfortable. I made the mistake of getting green ones so people make elf jokes about me. I'd wear them more if I got a better color. __________________ Even after all this time, the Sun never says to the Earth: "You owe me". Look at what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky.