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Is Target Knocking Off TOMS Shoes?

Jessica WakemanJuly 13, 2010 //

I’ve been wanting to buy a pair of TOMS shoes for a while … but not from Target. Browsing the shoe department at Tar-jay this weekend, I noticed a cute pair of navy-and-white striped canvas loafers with a straight cut across the top of the foot. Very nautical, very Connecticut. One problem: they look a hell of a lot like TOMS shoes. As you might know, the majority of TOMS shoes are canvas or linen loafers with a distinctive straight cut.

Coincidence? I’m not sure. But TOMS loafers retail for about $44. Target’s knockoffs only retail for $16.99. Keep reading »

Could You Spend A Whole Day Barefoot?

Bianca PosterliMarch 3, 2010 //

Already known for his charitable moves, Tom’s Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie created a business plan which allowed him to give back to children in need while selling shoes to the masses. To continue his mission, Blake is hosting the third annual One Day Without Shoes campaign on April 8 with a barefoot walk on the Venice Beach Boardwalk in California to show just how important a simple pair of shoes can be for an individual. “We ask people to go the day, part of the day or even just a few minutes barefoot to experience a life without shoes firsthand and to help spread awareness.” It goes without saying that we take for granted the amount of shoes which are readily available for us to purchase, stocking our closest with varieties and pairs based on our mood while others go without a single set of shoes. Could you do it? [Heck yes! -- Editor Amelia] Register for events here and buy Toms shoes to spread awareness. [WWD] Keep reading »