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I completely agree! Every time I see an ad for them I think to myself "maybe if they had better looking shoes, more people would buy them and then they could help more people"
They aren't attractive but I've seen far uglier shoes that didn't benefit anyone but the designer who created them. I think they're simply made and kind of look like water/boat shoes.
EDIT: I like these.
Those aren't that bad, but they're $70 for a pair of simple sneakers! They are definitely making a SIGNIFICANT profit even after the donation. And I've heard they're really uncomfortable.
I almost agree with the caveat that Crocks are the ugliest. Toms are runners up :-P
They are ugly, but have you seen the wedge heels? They are actually kinda cute!
@MandaMack: Oh I am certain they're making some profit. I can't tell if the canvas is actually stitched to the sole for the plain shoes or if it's glued. I don't know how beneficial they would be for someone who would wear them for years for those who are getting them as a donation (I guess it's better than nothing, though).
EDIT: I saw that they're stitched on some of the shoes, so that's better than being glued.
Agreed! All the cool kids at work wear them because they're trendy and it kinda makes me shudder...and then I feel guilty because I know the money goes to a good cause. I mean, c'mon, can't charity shoes be cute too?
I wear them, but I actually really like how they look. I also have pretty narrow feet, and they fit my foot really well and are super comfortable. But my other regular shoes are Chuck Taylors, so I never really wear very supportive shoes, unless I am running.
I also bead on my TOMS, so they are more personalized to me. And also, they are $40-$50 for the basic pairs at Nordstrom here, not $70. That makes them about the same price as Converse, and then there's the whole charity aspect.
sorry, i like them. the regular ones are super comfortable and i like slip ons. i've been wearing the same pair of converse for years, and when they finally completely die i'll probably switch to toms for a bit. and no, i'm not some trend-following hipster that wears converse because they're "cool," i got my first pair of converse (hot pink hightops!) when i was about 5 and have worn them throughout my life. while they might not have as much support as a pair of new balances, i figure i'm better off than all the other women teetering around new york in 3+ inch heels.
I really like them. I have several pairs, but I've picked them up from eBay and Plato's Closet for really cheap. I know they're not really the sexiest shoes, but they're really comfortable and they fit my style.
I'm actually considering wearing the seafoam wedges for my wedding next June! :P
@pb and j hahaha, I still have my first pair of hot pink hightops, from when I was about 4 years old! They are so cute and tiny. Converse-Toms is a great transition, if you live in your chucks and like the way they feel. TOMS are even more "no shoe" feeling than converse are.
About 3 years ago I did a marketing project (for a social-justice organization I was in on campus) for TOMS shoes before they were really well known. They stand for a really good cause but there PR department could use some work because our organization tried contacting them about it and they were kind of rude.
When I first saw the shoes we were attempting to market I laughed because I though they were hideous. However, my group knew from the start these shoes would fit right in with the "hipster" crowd as they are so ugly they are cool..
The shoes are based on some type of TWC shoe design but I can't remember which one. I still think they are ugly but I am strongly considering them for Lab Shoes because they look comfortable, they cover the tops of my feet, and I wouldn't care if I spilled nasty chemicals/animal juices on them haha.
@babyboo: Sorry I had to laugh at the nasty chemicals/animal juices. I had a research project two years ago where we had to use animal gastric juices to simulate human digestion.
I think they're really cute, but they don't make them small enough for me so no worries. I think they're a good sneaker or Vans alternative.
They're pretty fugly if you ask me... and at those prices, they should be able to make 10 pairs and donate 9 pairs for every one pair purchased. They look really cheap to make.
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I know they are a great cause, and provide shoes to those who do not have them, but does anyone else think that the TOMS shoes are the ugliest things you have ever seen?
I mean, they are really awful!!