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Thursday, September 06, 2007

The Proverbial Lightbulb

I like good ideas. Someday I hope to have more of them in rapid succession.

A week ago or so, I was made aware of a guy who had a vision to sell affordable shoes that would help other less fortunate. His idea was simple, sell simple canvas shoes at an affordable price and when somebody buys a pair, donate another pair to someone who doesn't have shoes. The idea is simple, he started the company out of his apartment. Now they are getting ready for their second trip to deliver the shoes, this one involving 50,000 pairs for Africa. Brilliant.

Check out the website.

Tom's Shoes

2 comments:

ret said...

I just read something about him in People Mag. this week. Very cool idea.

sara said...

I have a pair! He spoke at the conference I went to back in May. Amazing idea! They are pretty cool and surprisingly comfortable. They form fit to your feet in like 4 hours. It's worth it.