Kick Off Your Shoes, Go Barefoot!
By Vivanista - April 8, 2010
There is truly nothing like running around barefoot that provides a sense of freedom. But imagine if you didn’t have the option or opportunity to wear shoes, you might have a different perspective on being barefoot. Imagine walking in harsh condition, playing sports or just staying warm without shoes.
TOMS Shoes is asking people to go the day, part of the day or even just a few minutes, barefoot, to experience a life without shoes firsthand, and to help spread awareness of the impact a simple pair of shoes can bring to a child’s life.
We love to share!
One Day Without Shoes? Tell us how you’re planning for One Day Without Shoes, post links to photos of you, your friends or co-workers barefoot, or post your stories, comments below. If you tweet be sure to include #hardwithoutshoes
Watch this short video or learn more at One Day Without Shoes.
- In some developing nations, children must walk for miles to school, clean water and to seek medical help.
- Cuts and sores on feet can lead to serious infection.
- Often, children cannot attend school barefoot.
- In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from Podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil.
- Podoconiosis is 100% preventable with basic foot hygiene a nd wearing shoes.
[Photo from Mary Dougherty]
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