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In 2006 an American traveler, Blake Mycoskie, befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by caring TOMS customers.

Since the beginning, TOMS has given over 150,000* pairs of shoes to children in need through the One for One model. Because of your support, TOMS plans to give over 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world in 2009.

Their ongoing community events and Shoe Drop Tours allow TOMS supporters and enthusiasts to be part of our One for One movement. Join us.

Why shoes?

Most children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or just getting around, these children are at risk.

Walking is often the primary mode of transportation in developing countries. Children can walk for miles to get food, water, shelter and medical help. Wearing shoes literally enables them to walk distances that aren't possible barefoot.

Wearing shoes prevents feet from getting cuts and sores on unsafe roads and from contaminated soil. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected. The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation.

Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.

There is one simple solution...SHOES. Of the planet's six billion people, four billion live in conditions inconceivable to many. Lets take a step towards a better tomorrow.

For every pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for One. TOMSshoes.com

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One Hat equals One Pair of Shoes Given to a Child Made of 100 percent cotton. Fitted hat with stitched TOMS logo

One Hoodie equals One Pair of Shoes to a Child SIZING: Unisex American Apparel fit. Unisex Grey zippered distressed hoodie with white Drop TOMS Not Bombs on lower right. TOMS flag on left shoulder. 50 percent Polyester and 50 percent Cotton Fleece construction. With every T-shirt you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.

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Shoes for the whole family at Sears

For Canadians Sears Canada is a wonderful source for anything you might need, including high-end quality shoes. Mephisto is a quality name for men's shoes as well as Timberland Pro Thermal Force or Arnold Palmer. For the ladies, there is the Satin Party brand, Jessica, Tradition, Footthrills and many more. They carry a selection for women, men, and kids, even toddlers. Find your shoes at www.sears.ca. They have athletic boots, casual and dress shoes, sneakers, sandals, slippers and work & safety shoes. Here some examples:
Whatever you need, you will Find it @ Sears.ca. And don't forget to check for Daily Deals at Sears.ca.

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