I get that the company is charitable, donating a pair of shoes for every pair of shoes bought. That's fantastic, don't get me wrong. In fact I admire the company for being such a positive force. But I am still not going to spend $60 on shoes that are only going to make my feet look bigger (I wear a 9...maybe you ladies with smallish feet look better in Toms.) I would rather buy a pair of shoes that flatter my feet and buy a pair of childrens' sneakers and donate them myself to a child in my community, because Lord knows there are people right here in Eastern North Carolina who need the help.
I'm sorry if I've offended anyone, but I've been wondering for a while now what the deal is with these shoes, and I honestly want to know your thoughts. Is it an emperor's new clothes phenomenon in which people love the company so much they make themselves love the look of the shoes? Because they do have some really cute ones on the website, but they aren't the ones that people are so crazy about. Are they extremely comfortable? Like walking on a cloud? Are they secretly slimming? Do they possess some magical powers of which I am unaware? Or do you just like the way they look and I'm crazy?
Agreed! No heat from me.
ReplyDeleteI want to get my 11 month old son a pair. But the only reason why is his name is Tom. I think it would be cute for Tom's shoes to be Toms! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteActually the children's ones don't bother me. (And it would be sooo cute to have Tom wearing Toms!) Actually the men's don't bother me that much either. But for women? Eh.
DeleteThey are EXTREMELY comfortable!! I will shop in nothing else!
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you. You are not crazy.
ReplyDeleteMy sis has some and she loves them because they are so comfortable. They are like slippers. so for that reason i get them. She has worn holes in them. I don't think they are very durable. I don't mind them if worn with certain jeans or a fun casual skirt but with skinny jeans its a sin!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I will ever own a pair unless this cheapskate can find some for a STEAL :)
YES!!! With skinny jeans or a skirt I think they look awful.
DeleteComfy or not, I think they look awful! They remind me of the slip on shoes that everyone used to wear in the early 90s...don't remember the name...but every guy I knew owned a pair of checkerboard patterned ones. I had them too...and splatter painted mine if I remember. I don't get it either!
ReplyDeleteVans. I remember those. All the boys in school had a pair and I always hate them, too. So ugly. lol
DeleteVANS! YES I remember those. Poor 90s. We had some really bad fashion.
DeleteAbsolutely ugly. My feet are big and clunky enough without my shoes betraying me, too.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide my opinion on them. Great cause, and I think the little sparkly ones would be super cute on my 2 year old. But I can't decide if I'd like them for me or not. =]
ReplyDeleteI actually think the children's shoes are precious, just not for me :-)
DeleteI absolutely detest them!!!! I just graduated from college, and I was the only- and I DO mean only- girl in my group of friends who did not own and has absolutely no desire to own a pair. Yuck. I REALLY can't stand the wedding ones.
ReplyDeleteAbby, I completely agree, the wedding ones are HIDEOUS.
DeleteOMG....they have WEDDING ones???? WHY????
DeleteYes, and my dear, dear friend has informed me she will be wearing them at her wedding and expects the bridesmaids to wear them also. WHY is right!!
DeleteMy guess is that the shoes aren't popular because of their look or even comfort, but as a status symbol, kind of like when you donate to National Public Radio and then slap a bumper sticker on your car so everybody else will know how generous you are. I have donated stuff, but I don't need a $60 (or whatever they are) pair of shoes to let everybody know about it. I also think they are ugly, but I don't like most of what is fashionable these days.
ReplyDeleteYou hit the nail right on the head!
DeleteI agree. They are pretty fug. I like the concept and like them on toddlers (much like Crocs) but they'll never grace my feet.
ReplyDeleteThe new ballerina flats look cute but I'd like to see them in person before I judge.
my girls have them...as far as holding up, my daughter wore a hole in both toes of hers...to me they aren't very durable..but, everybody wants some...not sure they are for me though...i can't see paying that much for a pair of shoes for myself...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.toms.com/ballet-flats
ReplyDeleteSee?! This is what boggles my mind. Toms actually has some really cute stuff! The wedges are adorable, the ballet flats appear to be cute too. So why, OH WHY do people choose the ugly ones?
DeleteI have wondered the same thing...They really are ugly and I don't get the craze.
DeleteI'm not offended but they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn in my entire life. If I could live in mine I would. You don't have to wear socks, they have arch support, are breathable, and form to your feet over time. I got mine on sale for 29.99 though.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you. Thanks for the laugh, and the fun post.
ReplyDeleteI actually agree -- I'd rather just buy a kid a pair of shoes than have those things on my feet.
ReplyDeleteLol Alida - I totally agree! I have been wondering the same thing myself - I mean, Tom refashions?! Really? I would be like - THANK GOD, these ugly things finally wore out so I can throw them in the trash now!!! Lol. Ok, maybe that was mean.
ReplyDeleteI finally pinned a lace pair that I saw and actually liked - problem is, I cant find them for sale anywhere. They do indeed have some cute ones. I was willing to give them a try. Guess me and Toms just weren't made to be :)
If they would replace the "croc" I'd be in full support.(can't stand those)I didn't like the Toms them much either but did buy a pair based on the donation aspect and they are surprisingly comfortable. Mine look like navy boat shoes with a leather strap and went well with white knee length shorts.I've only worn them twice so hopefully I haven't killed all my street cred yet :)
ReplyDeleteThis post cracks me up. I adore my toms. I love the look (I am notorious for wearing "ugly" shoes) EVERYONE in my family hates my Toms. I dont care what they think and I can take the teasing. I can also see why they dont appeal to everyone but they are certainly not a "status symbol" for me at least. I am a slob and these are super comfy and to me - SO CUTE!
ReplyDeleteI agree...I don't get that fad...I'm a missionary in the Philippines send shoes over here and I will gladly give them to a family in our church...
ReplyDeleteSO COMFORTABLE. And I actually think they're cute, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI actually love mine too! They are comfortable and simple and they are my "winter flip flops"!
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