TOMS Shoe Refashion Inspiration

One day, I’d like to own a pair of TOMS shoes.  I’m sure most readers will know the designs and concept behind TOMS shoes, if you don’t here is the low down:

TOMS is the idea that one man (Blake Mycoskie) had to create a sustainable business which helps children around the world growing up without shoes.  The concept is this; a ‘One for One‘.  You buy a pair of TOMS shoes, then TOMS promises to give one pair of new shoes to a needy child somewhere for every pair purchased.  It is said that millions of shoes have been given to needy children around the world since its inception in 2006.

The company recently expanded its unique business model to include TOMS Eyewear, helping to save and restore sight for those in need.

Whether you are aware of TOMS One to One concept or not, you may well be familiar with TOMS shoe designs, particularity their classic shape, which have unfortunately been copied by many high street retailers:

Because TOMS have been around for many years, we see well loved shoes experiencing natural wear and tear on the toe and heel.  A few clever folk have been prolonging their TOMS by covering tears with fabric:

Other creative folk have been customising their pair of TOMS by painting, drawing and gluing:

Kimi decided to take apart her trashed TOMS and make them into a pair of summer sandals: