In my previous post, I featured my new purchase of TOMS shoes. As per a request (a good ol' shout-out to blondie-lox!), I will provide my official TOMS review!
I wore them for an afternoon, in which I ventured around a grocery and department store:
PROS:
- For every TOMS shoes purchase, a pair is given to a child in need.
- Love the slip-on feature
- The design is unique
- There is an arch support
- Overall, very comfy
- Came with minimal, recyclable packaging...always a bonus
CONS:
- Made in China - I didn't exactly look this up before purchasing, but I am really a supporter of locally made, or even continentally made goods. I was a little surprised by this. I also like to support other countries, but only when I know that the money is also contributing to say a village that is trying to sustain themselves.
- Upon first wear, there was a bit of a rub on the top of my foot, but was no longer a hinderance after a bit of wear.
Hope the review helps!
I leave you with a pic that popped up in my e-mail inbox from the lovely Anthropologie. If I had millions, I think this is the first place I would go.
Until tomorrow...
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6 comments:
Love the new Toms! Anthro is my very favorite store ever:)
Yah - im not thrilled they are made in china either. I wish they would move their operation honestly
hmmm. thanks for the review. helpful. glad to hear about the arch supports - they look like they'd be sans support. the china thing.. surprised. the donation aspect.. great. the look.. great. hmmm. i guess you ordered them on-line?
I was really surprised that they were made in China...super odd! That's not the impression I had, but then I honestly didn't research it either...I just assumed.
good to know! thanks for the review!
Earth shoes are also made in China. I to was surprised, but read on their web site that they are being socially responsible, paying a fair wage + providing support to the community. I think I'm OK with that.
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