Comments on: TOMS Shoes – Perfect for Climbers!

By: Find Knowledge

Find Knowledge — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:32:10 +0000

this is a nice “bargain”, you don't just give a present to yourself but actually be an instrument of happiness to another. i think this is a great cause, imagine making someone smile in south africa or argentina

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:25:34 +0000

Lil' Chicka,
They do make the Feed bag! It is a real cool concept where “Each FEED bag sold will provide a school year of meals for one child in need and give them the hope of an education and a regular meal.” The bags can be purchased here: http://tomsshoes.com/ProductDetails.aspx?Catego...
Thanks for reminding me of the bags!
Hope you are well.
Best.
Rach

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:15:20 +0000

I agree, Neal. Especially with the comparable shoe of the Sanuk being so popular with climbers… I would think it would make sense to perhaps check out these shoes as an alternative.

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:14:37 +0000

“Duh”,
Thanks for stopping by the blog. However, the point of the shoes isn't the cost. If one wanted cheap shoes they could easily go to Walmart or Payless. The whole concept is people spend this amount on other shoes, why not put it into a product with a social cause?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Rachel

By: lil chicka

lil chicka — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:24:56 +0000

I think someone also told me something about a “FEED” or “FOOD” bag that they do, where they donate food to a child's family as well…did you see that Rach, or am I thinking of another company? Anyways, awesome idea, I think it's an awesome, socially responsible company.

By: Neal McQuaid

Neal McQuaid — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:52:23 +0000

What a cool idea! Yes, 'duh' they're a bargain in Argentina, and yes, they're probably a bargain in Thailand (where I am now), but if you're not there, this is a pretty simple way to do something even slightly charitable!

By: duh

duh — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:09:27 +0000

These shoes (not “Tom's” though) are $3 in Argentina. The are common gaucho shoes and it's completely ridiculous they cost as much as they do, even considering the donation. Save your money…go to Argentina instead.