TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie was on a trip in Argentina when he noticed a lot of children not wearing any shoes. He decided to help by creating TOMS, a shoe company that would match and give away every pair of shoes sold. His movement is called “One For One”, and he has helped to make a positive difference in the world of these children. Being barefoot can lead to the infection of soil-transmitted disease, and shoes are a requirement to attend class. Without shoes, these children are susceptible to disease and cuts, and they cannot even go to school.

TOMS acts the middle man part: you buy a pair, and, at no additional cost to you, they give a pair to a child who needs shoes. It’s a win-win situation, and shopping for casual yet trendy slip-ons has never felt better

Although not a purely veg-friendly company, TOMS does offer a good variety of vegan shoes, particularly the wrap boot in the photo at left.

Check out their entire selection of vegan shoes!