People everywhere will be kicking off their shoes and going bare foot April 8th. One Day Without Shoes, brought to you by the wonderful people at TOMS Shoes spreads awareness about the impact of a simple pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. So kick off your shoes and join us!
We think of shoes more as the ‘must-have’ accessory rather than a need. Heard in Nordy, “I must get the red patent leather heels to go with my littlle black dress. I mean, it will totally make the outfit.” Around the world there are thousands of kids who don’t even own a single pair of shoes. That’s correct, they have gone barefoot their entire life! Can you image walking to school, work, or even the mall barefoot? Yikes!
Yes, the problem is big but there is a simple solution. Wearing shoes and practicing basic hygiene can help prevent both infection and disease. Most of these issues arrise from unsafe road conditions to contaminated soil. Keep in mind that in most developing nations kids must walk miles to school, clean water, and to seek medical attention. With a simple pair of shoes their lives could be changed for the better.
TOMS Shoes is most definetly a one-of-a-kind company. With every pair of shoes they sell, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for one. Now that’s a company with a purpose! We at SwimSpot are obsessed with the Natural Canvas Classics. The perfect beach shoe that goes with every color of swimsuit! So feel good about shopping at TOMS because you are impacting a child’s life in an amazing way.
Celebs, such as Kristen Bell, will be ditching their Jimmy Choos for a day and going barefoot. Be sure to kick off your heels, sneakers, or flips to raise awareness for this great cause.
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