I think my grandma is single handedly keeping them in business nowadays.

That reminds me of when Crocs was going to donate shoes to the survivors of the earthquake in Japan, and someone in the comments wrote "Haven't they suffered enough"?

I received free toms when I was young. Everyone in our church received one. It was fun because we all had the same shoes during that time.

But think about all the companies that started giving back because of Tom's... That is what really matters. That was blake's heart from the get go. He succeeded!

The fact sketchers ripped off a ripoff is hilarious 😂

I had these. My dad said "why are you wearing karate shoes" 😕

I bought a pair of Toms regular sneaker style shoes back in like 2014 and I actually loved them. They were fairly comfortable and actually lasted a few years before I finally had to stop wearing them because they had worn out too much. I honestly thought they were still popular lol but I guess I’m just getting older and slowly out of touch with what’s considered cool now haha.

I remember an analysis that explained how these systems are actually pretty bad for the communities they are trying to help. Effectively, they displace the local manufacturers, which harms their economy.

toms could make a comeback when early 2010s fashion becomes trendy again

It's actually refreshing to hear a story where there was no corruption. I half way expected some aspect to this report to include some illegal, sketchy, or white collar crime, and apparently the company has done what it said it would and simply run the course of usual consumer economics. Ultimately, it's maintained integrity with its mission. No malice, just regular ups & downs of business. Props to Toms! I wish the company more success.

Anyone watching this in 2020 and actually feel like you want a pair of Toms now? Lol

I’m still buying Toms. Had no idea they had fallen out of favour.

that "one for one" promotion contributed to ruining economies in Africa. When you donate shoe's to Africa, it takes away demand for local companies that produce shoes in these poorer regions. They lose business, and the economy takes a hit. It's not just shoes; don't donate anything to poor countries that already have businesses for that. Instead, donate money to those companies so they can succeed and provide jobs that help these economies

I'm from Gambia , West Africa , every body in my country had free toms including me

I love how these corporations copied this idea & the charity aspect of it because it basically shows they could’ve done something similar long ago but it took a competitor being thrown into the mix to push them to do so. For that reason, I would give Toms my money because the company’s heart was always in the right place while the others just wanted to regain some of their lost revenue.

Tom's are the most comfortable shoes I've worn. I started wearing them as I became disabled. They didn't hurt my feet like most shoes.

Mind blown: The logo is the Argentine Flag

It’s mission didn’t fail. It paved the way to charitable giving as a market incentive.

Sounds like he’s in it for the charity and not the money.

I didn't realize Toms had a financial problem. Everyone I know has at least 5 pair and buys them regularly. I have everything from their regular shoe to the higher end boots, I literally just got another pair of their sneakers today. They are super comfortable and last forever.

Honestly this is the perfect time for toms to rebuild itself, people are looking to buy shoes online but also be charitable

I never liked Tom's but his heart was in the right place. I don't think he understood business though

I still love Tom’s and buy them every year. I have like 20 pairs. They’re so comfy and perfect for summer.

I just bought 3 pairs of TOMS today as I remember owning a pair about 10 years ago and loved how versatile they were but did find them overpriced back then.

Throwback to 2011 when I was a junior in HS and every kid had these.

They should rename their brand to Jerry's

I still swear this is the only shoe I’ll wear traveling. Multiple European trips now with just these on my feet! So comfy and light weight.

Hope he never loses that smile! What a humble man!

Tom's just need to lower their prices.

Shoot am I the only one who still has and like Toms? 😅

I thought that they fell out of fashion because of some scandal, but it's nice to see that they kept their promise and continue to do good, while evolving.

I think for millennials Toms (at least for me) was one of the first brands we were exposed to that made supporting ethical companies cool, switching our brains to start caring for the future. I think they’ve made an awesome impact at least in creating a marketable charitable business model

I used these in high school, but they didn’t last long and if you didn’t wear socks they stunk, and they were sold out a lot. So I moved on to leather again and vans.

I didn't even know they were doing poorly. I own half a dozen of their shoes AND a pair of their sunglasses, which I love.

“Chances are you once owned a pair of these.” NOPE!

My mom got me my first TOMS in 2007! She heard about it from an NGO she worked with. Sadly, giving to others is very hard to do especially when competitors can make cheaper shoes. It probably also hurt the local shoe manufacturers in the countries he worked with. I think that's why the company almost went bankrupt. But, I loved the shoes and it lasted for 10 years! I bought some more because it actually allows the foot to maintain a more natural posture very similar to walking barefoot. I love how comfortable they are and have hiked wearing Toms 😅

It's funny that this brand didn't succeed in Argentina, where the basic product is from

I'm in Ireland and honestly half of us girls in secondary schools wear black/navy Tom's w the school uniform. We definitely make up the majority of the market lol

I always thought TOMS was cute and always wanted a pair but I couldn’t get past the price.

These canvas shoes killed my back. Walking on cardboard offered more support than a pair of TOMS. Overpriced for what they are.

i remember being too poor to afford toms so my mom bought me bobs lol and even the walmart version lol

Damn 50 dollars for some old alpargatas, here in Argentina I can have them for maybe 2 or 3 dollars.

48$ for canvas shoes, no wonder why they falls.

I'm from Argentina and I literally forgot alpargatas ever existedddd lol they were the comfiest "shoes" of them all, I haven't seen them in so long tho 🤔

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fun fact: giving away shoes does not help the people he is giving the shoes to. The reason they are happy is that as kids, they don't understand. The problem is that by giving away free shoes he makes domestic-made shoes useless. Therefore, "Tom" made people even poorer. People in need don't need shoes, the tools to make food and a living, not $1 shoes, yes the shoes they give away are worth $1. edit: I am not saying that what tom is doing is out of hate or anything, I actually think he has the right idea. But the problem is that he is giving them fish when what they really need is a fishing rod and some bait.

Toms should have got Myspace Tom to be their spokesperson

Ii tried Tom's. They weren't comfortable for my feet, had no padding, and very little support.

They lost their popularity once Louis from One Direction stopped wearing them

business insider lokey kinda bangs. what consistently fantastic videos

Everyone’s all about Crocs now after making fun of them 🤣

I still wear my Tom's I didn't realise they were out of fashion now haha

I still wear toms daily! Comfortable and versatile. I prefer toms because they’re more stylish than crocs 🤣

I have a pair of Bobs, no idea they were a knock off of Toms.

It was TOMs reluctance to adjust the bottom of the shoe as fashion changed that lead to public disinterest

Not so long ago, the alpargatas here in Argentina were used mainly and exclusively by countryside folks and 'gauchos' (the equivalent of the american cowboy lol). They were also (and to some degree) are seen either as a 'poor people' shoe (because they are so cheap) or like a status symbol if you are a landlord in the countryside. The value of them increased after this Tom trend, I remember buying them like 12 years ago from the hardware store and they were like less than a dollar (we had to dress up as gauchos and paisanitas) and when this trend started the value increased, in Argentina! And they started making alpargatas in more colorful designs.

These shoes were what the cool kids wore when I was in high school. I finally got a pair for Christmas my senior year and wore them to death. But the fad faded quickly after that.

I appreciate that he actually cared enough to find other ways to make an impact in people's lives and see what methods are actually more helpful. But I feel like there isn't a future for Tom's anymore.

Even if they aren’t as prevalent, this guy got other companies on the wave of charitable marketing. He passed his goal by far

i remember in 6th grade EVERYONE wore toms and then after a while we went to Sperry’s

My problem is Toms was always that they weren't supportive. I have a bad back, so that's really important for me. I wasn't willing to pay $50 for a shoe that made my back hurt.

I remember in the other video about this "buy one give one" scheme actually ruins the economy because it could make a shoe company in Africa struggling to sell a shoes.

Tom’s shoes are flat and uncomfortable...needs more support👍

When I took science classes in community college we were only allowed to wear closed toe shoes and I loved wearing these because they were like cheap house shoes but acceptable to wear outside lol

I never thought Alpargatas were a thing outside South America 😂 lol

These are currently sitting in the back of my closet as we speak

I always wanted a pair of Tom’s cause they looked comfy and easy to slip on. But my instep was way too high and I couldn’t get them on. Never actually knew about the charity aspect

I bought a pair of black Tom's wedges back in 2015 and I still love them and wear them all the time.

Tom's had a good run but Crocs took over and they lost their glory

so no ones gonna mention louis tomlinson’s contribution to their success

I love my Tom’s so much. Don’t care if they aren’t in style

I started wearing Tom’s when my son was 1year old and now he’s 11 and I still have a couple of pairs. What I like about Tom’s is the comfortability plus easy to wear. I’m always on the go, from work, school, sports, and errands. In and out of the house and still look presentable. I’ve tried copycats and they don’t measure up with Tom’s, not even close.

Lol I remember when Toms were popular They’re comfortable and I always wore mine with no show socks to prevent smelly smelly shoes I had no idea they made things other than shoes If anyone wants toms, they sell them for much cheaper at Nordstrom rack

never liked Toms, i don’t like the look, pricy, and they slip

My Tom's mens shoes have been the highest quality and comfortable shoes I have had. After 3 years of multiple days a week use they are still good (great seams and glue).

I just bought am ANOTHER Toms. My favourite shoes. Light, nice design, comfortable. Now that I see that's from alpargatas. My mother back in Brasil queen she was a child from 9 to 12 she worked in a alpargatas factory when it was allowed to have kids working in factories.

Just make the bottoms super squishy so old people and nurses can use them all day and lower the price. Forget the donating thing since even their study said it did nothing.

More like lower the prices people see Tom's and a pair of Van's for the same price they take the Van's

The problem was that they were overpriced.

I still wear them, they're comfortable and go well with my style.

toms are some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn to this day

I’ve been to El Salvador. Met a family who’s kids couldn’t go to school because they didn’t have shoes, so giving kids shoes for school attendance would be a good idea.

I love my Toms, i use them with with my summer dresses. So simple and comfortable

I never owned a pair, couldn’t afford them.

They're overpriced and don't last!

I just searched Toms in google and for this in my recommendations lmaooooo

I really hope they don't go out of business, I love their shoes, they are so comfortable, and they are one of the only brands that a 5 is actually small enough to fit me.

Wait I love my toms! I got my first pair two years ago, I thought they were so ugly when they were trendy, then all of a sudden a couple years ago I decided I love the look haha

I love Toms -- almost the only shoe brand I wear. They have great work shoes, summer sandals, walking shoes, winter boots, and then their classic style. I am disappointed that they were open to other companies copying their model, but they took the design as well.

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I bought a few pairs of Toms and I must say they’re really comfortable because they’re made of canvas they don’t irritate/rub against your feet and you can certainly walk for hours with no rubbing !! They are only a Spring/Summer shoe though. 😊

From just this video, Tom's sounds like a company that really cares. I appreciate that when they heard that their original one for one wasn't having an impact, they expanded their giving agenda to increase the impact. Very interesting video.

Is no one going to mention how bad they smelled after like a week of wearing them??

Lol, I just bought a pair of Tom's😂

They're just espadrilles without the rope sole

I loved my toms but they fell apart so easily. Soles came off, got holes easily, and would smell pretty bad if you didn’t wear socks. My feet barely sweat and don’t smell. Only shoes I ever owned that held a smell like that. We’re ridiculously comfy I could sleep in them but they’re shit quality. Only ever bought one pair for a reason.

As someone who worked in a shoe store selling these - the quality is CRAP. £40 for thin, soft and easy to wear out soles, canvas which is too rough on the feet, and a style of shoe which NEVER fits perfectly because your size will run small, but the next size up will be too big. Also, they're EXTREAMLY narrow, but if you go up in size, they become too long and look like clown shoes. They made us watch a training video and told us that the quality of the shoes they give in Africa are better quality than the ones they sell. So you're buying a bad product for yourself, so that someone else can have a better version of the same thing - you might as well just give to the charities that support and promote local African business. Never mind the fact that the shoes should be reversed - the more hardy shoes are better for cities and pavements, and the softer shoes are better for arid, natural terrains.

*stares at my family's new set of Toms We still wear these regularly, and use them for anything from house wear to hiking.

I'm glad they put in the pic of Hanson at 2:01 as they are the reason I heard about these shoes.

I still wear and love mine. They're light, flat and comfy. I live in them as soon as the weather gets warmer. And I'm a sucker for fun patterns, so that helps too.