Just in time for summer, Toms introduces its newest collection of picnic-worthy, madras plaid slip-on shoes. Hipsters, fashionistas and celebrities alike have all recently taken notice of Toms, a line of comfy, bright kicks created by the altruistic Blake Mycoskie. For every pair of Toms purchased, Mycoskie gives a pair of shoes to a child in need.
Since the line launched in 2006, more than 140,000 pairs of shoes have been distributed and the company hopes to give away 300,000 this year alone. The canvas kicks are modeled after the alpargata, the traditional rope-soled footwear of Argentina, and are available in a variety of fun colors and prints. Ultra-conscious shoppers can purchase the vegan styles, available with a micro-fiber insole and made without animal by-products.
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I LOVE getting new shoes and then when I find out they give back it is that much better! I really adore Vegan Chic http://www.veganchic.com for their styles and prices! Everything is 100% vegan and they donate to animal charities which I think is great!
That’s fantastic, I love companies that give back like that! Those Toms look mighty comfortable too, thanks for sharing.