[TOS'd]

Anyone know where to buy these locally? Thanks.

[El Bastardo]

Tom went from running Myspace to selling shoes? How the mighty have fallen :(

[gdoh]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/649358-toms-shoes.html

[Noizz]

Tom went from running Myspace to selling shoes? How the mighty have fallen :(

:seriously:

MySpace = Tom Anderson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Anderson_(entrepreneur))

TOMS Shoes = Blake Mycoskie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Mycoskie)


I would stay away from TOMS, their aid model will ultimately not work. More info:
http://apersonaldiaspora.blogspot.com/2011/04/toms-discussion-on-bad-aid.html
http://goodintents.org/in-kind-donations/a-day-without-dignity


Found the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EaSlKqs6Fo

[k3mps]

Below the Belt, Stoneridge (metro), Boathouse (metro..i think that's what it's called)

[Eff-1]

Gravity Pope

[TOS'd]

Not buying for the cause. Buying because it is my destiny. :fullofwin:
I would stay away from TOMS, their aid model will ultimately not work. More info:
A Personal Diaspora: TOMS: A Discussion on Bad Aid (http://apersonaldiaspora.blogspot.com/2011/04/toms-discussion-on-bad-aid.html)
A Day Without Dignity | Good Intentions Are Not Enough (http://goodintents.org/in-kind-donations/a-day-without-dignity)


Found the video:
A Day Without Dignity - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EaSlKqs6Fo)

[StylinRed]

i told u where the question was answered already yet you refused to look/search

so fail :P

[Noizz]

Not buying for the cause. Buying because it is my destiny. :fullofwin:

Haha ok then, I just hate it when people buy TOMS so they can say they're "helping the cause". BS, admit that you only bought them because they look nice and are the new trendy item.

If you really wanted to help, instead of paying $40 for 2 shoes. Goto https://www.soles4souls.org/cgi-bin/donation.cgi and every $1 you donate gives them 1 shoe. $40 = 40 shoes.

Better yet goto soleRebels Footwear: Fair Trade Shoes & Sandals | Hand Made in Ethiopia (http://www.solerebelsfootwear.co/) and buy their shoes. It will support their emerging economy, provide jobs, and allow them to actually start making money instead taking handouts. Yes they are no where near as nice and trendy as TOMS, but your money supports their economy.

Furthermore, TOMS factories are in Argentina, China and Ethiopia. 2/3 of his factories won't even support that actual economy that needs help. The shoes are peanuts to make in Argentina.

Now they're doing glasses and all the wannabe samaritans and hipsters are gonna be all over this shit thinking they're going to give some poor kid in Africa the gift of sight. Meanwhile, the economy stays stagnant, never able to take off and fend for itself, and the shareholders at TOMS reap in all profits. God damn :fulloffuck:

Sorry end rant, TOMS shoes gets me really worked up.

[StylinRed]

^^^ Oliberté Footwear... This is Africa! Premium Footwear Made in Africa. (http://www.oliberte.com/)

canadian company but made in africa

[bcrdukes]

Not buying for the cause. Buying because it is my destiny. :fullofwin:

Hey, I'm really happy for you. Glad you found yourself. Your happiness.