Since the beginning of TOMS, you and our Impact Partners have had a positive impact on over 105,000,000 lives—and we’re far from finished.
In 2006, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie pioneered the One for One® model—giving away one pair of shoes for every pair sold, supporting larger health, education and community development programs through strategic partnerships.
Today we give ⅓ of profits for grassroots good.
When you wear TOMS, you Wear Good.
Take a look at some of the highlights over the years.
2006 The first shoe is given
2006 The first shoe is given
The original One for One®company takes shape in Venice, CA. Blake Mycoskie travels to Argentina with a small crew and 10,000 pairs of shoes to give away.
2008 One day without shoes
2008 One day without shoes
Our global community goes one day without shoes to raise awareness for children’s health and education.
2009 Giving partners join the mix
2009 Giving partners join the mix
We begin working with humanitarian organizations to integrate shoes into existing programs.
2010 1 million pairs of shoes given
2010 1 million pairs of shoes given
2012 TOMS Giving Department grows
2012 TOMS Giving Department grows
A Giving Team managed by a Chief Giving Officer begins to oversee every aspect of giving.
2015 50 million pairs of shoes given
2015 50 million pairs of shoes given
2018 TOMS becomes a Certified B Corporation™
Impact grants start
2018 TOMS becomes a Certified B Corporation™
We meet the highest standards of social and environmental accountability.
Impact grants start
In addition to giving shoes, TOMS starts investing in strategic impact grants.
2020 100,000,000 pairs of shoes given.
2020 100,000,000 pairs of shoes given.
2021 We evolved our impact model to ⅓ of profits for grassroots good.
2021 We evolved our impact model to ⅓ of profits for grassroots good.
Ground Up Change Starts With Us
Today, TOMS gives 1/3 of profits for good, supporting the people who are working to build equity at the local level and driving progress from the ground up. That’s why our shoes are really something special—especially our classic Alpargata—the shoe that started it all.
When you buy TOMS, you help fund access to mental health resources for the millions of people who need them.
