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Originally Posted by lucy92
Just found out the owner of tom's holds some very extreme views. 
and it isnt a non profit company. its a for-profit.  humanitarian aid is a excellent marketing tool it seems.
i tried the standard toms shoes on once, they were breathable but had terrible arch support. it just seemed silly to pay 45$ for something made in china that probably cost 2$ to make. even if they are giving away a 2$ product to someone else that may need it. |
I don't see anything wrong with the owner making a profit. Why not incorporate aid into his sales platform? There are "knockoffs" available at skechers for more money and as far as I know they aren't making any charitable donations. ( but I could be wrong) . The point is though, if I want to wear something trendy, it may as well be helping someone else out. And it's not like they are expensive.
And they are comfortable, but I have pronated feet so the arch support really helps me. I absolutely cannot wear flats.
I always have this problem of what to wear traveling because you want to look nice but want something confortable. I usually end up sacrificing looks for comfort and wear my Arizona birks.
Anyways, enough of me talking. Just my 2 cents!