TOMS Shoes One for One Movement

TOMS Shoes is a shoe company with a mission: to provide a child in need with a new pair of shoes primarily to help prevent the contraction of diseases and infections. Many children growing up in developing countries come from families too poor to afford shoes or sandals, and walking around barefoot is the norm. However, debris and contaminated soil threaten the health of children walking barefoot when they get cuts and open sores on the soles of their feet.

"The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation." - TOMS Shoes

In their One for One Program, with every pair of shoes you purchase from TOMS Shoes, TOMS will give a new pair to a child in need. A popular way that several groups of people have been gathering support for this movement is by holding "Style Your Sole" parties.



At these Style Your Sole parties, people get together to customize their own blank TOMS shoes - and whether it's to express their creativity, create memorabilia for showers or parties, or just to have fun, all of the shoes purchased for these events still go towards the One for One movement. The white canvas classics are recommended for these get-togethers because they are the easiest to decorate and customize. They are $44 per pair, but orders of 25 pairs or more will receive 10% off. For more tips and information on how to hold your own Style Your Sole party, check out TOMS Shoes website.

Recall on Clark's Children's Shoes

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and C & J Clark America have issued a recall on Clark's popular Crawlers and Hazy Daze children's shoes due to a possible choking hazard. The molded rubber pieces on the sole can detach, and although no injuries or incidents have been reported in the U.S. so far, two reports have been made about children putting the detachable pieces from the sole into their mouths. Six other reports have been made about the rubber pieces detaching. Consumers are urged to immediately return the shoes to the nearest Clark's store for a full refund.

These shoes were sold nationwide at Clark's retail stores from February 2009 to July 2009 for $35-40. Clark's Crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2, and Clark's Hazy Daze shoes were sold in children's sizes 4 to 6 1/2. You may also identify these shoes by the "Clarks First Shoes" label printed inside the shoe's heel.

Here is a list of recalled names and model numbers of Clark's children's shoes:
Little Kyle Blue Crawler, Model #89823
Description: Blue with red and black trim

Little Kyle Tan Crawler, Model #89824
Description: Tan with blue and brown trim

India Sparkle White Crawler, Model #88000
Description: White with light green trim and pink stitching

Kirstin Pink Crawler, Model #88109
Description: Light pink with darker pink trim

Hazy Daze White Sandal, Model #88234
Description: White leather with cream and tan trim

Reports of incidents or injuries can be made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additional information may be obtained by contacting C & J Clark America at (800) 425-2757 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Tsukihoshi Kids' Shoes - They Put the Fun in Functional!

Tsukihoshi is a trusted Japanese footwear company that makes shoes for children, utilizing designs approved by top orthopedic specialists and leading pediatricians for the health and comfort of children's feet. The machine-washable shoes contain green tea extract, which provides deodorization and anti-bacterial functions. Tsukihoshi shoes are also lightweight and flexible, allowing for greater comfort. Velcro fasteners eliminate instances in which children are tripping over shoelaces and encourage independence by allowing them to put on their own shoes. Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Denise Richards, and Julianne Moore have all purchased Tsukihoshi shoes for their kids to wear. Kids, in turn, enjoy the bright colors and ease of putting on these comfortable shoes. You can find these shoes at Zappos.com and other online shoe retailers.