TOMS

JaysonandKristin

Like 'em, Hate em', Love 'em?

Anyone own a pair?  Considering getting my first pair, and wondering if they're that comfortable or if it's just the marketing propaganda? 

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha

ummm what are TOMS? 

NotSharknado

I can take em or leave em. I feel like this style is going to die down soon though.

fancefpp

I have a pair and I love them! They are the gray flannel ones. I plan on getting a fun cotton color for spring. Comfy and easy to slip on

Duffgurl

I like them but DH says they are Fugly!

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha

MrsSkull1107:

MHa:

This is a TOMS shoe:

I think you have something in Canada called BOBs? And it's like a TOM? My friend had them when she came to visit last year. 

My opinion on TOMS:

I like them but I'm cheap and they are expensive. I want to get a gilttery pair but I'm having a hard time justifying the cost. I have a pair of Faux-TOMS that I got from Payless. I like those.

Never heard of them. Or BOBs.

I don't think they're ugly, but they definitely look more casual than dressy to me. And not a winter-type of shoes as far as I can tell. Are they supposed to be like Birkenstocks were back in the day? Like super good for your feet and all?

JaysonandKristin

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha:

MrsSkull1107:

MHa:

This is a TOMS shoe:

I think you have something in Canada called BOBs? And it's like a TOM? My friend had them when she came to visit last year. 

My opinion on TOMS:

I like them but I'm cheap and they are expensive. I want to get a gilttery pair but I'm having a hard time justifying the cost. I have a pair of Faux-TOMS that I got from Payless. I like those.

Never heard of them. Or BOBs.

I don't think they're ugly, but they definitely look more casual than dressy to me. And not a winter-type of shoes as far as I can tell. Are they supposed to be like Birkenstocks were back in the day? Like super good for your feet and all?

They're natural shoes.  They also give a pair to needy children for every pair that we purchase.  Is a pair for a pair campaign.

So, like a Birk, but not like a Birk.  If you catch my drift. 

melissa0726

Ehhh, not a fan, I think they're ugly.  I'm a cheapo and if I'm gonna drop $50+ on a pair of shoes, I'm getting something cute!

NativeFloridian

Technically you're dropping $50 for two pairs, since they give one pair to a needy child for every pair that's purchased.  But yeah, I can't justify a $50 purchase at all right now, so I get not wanting to spend it.

ljsmom11

I like them. I have an off-brand pair that I wear a lot and hope to get a new pair soon. I think they're a trend that will soon die but they are a good, casual everyday shoe for me!

gy86

I have high arches and wear a size 9, so any kind of flat tends to be uncomfortable and horribly unflattering.  When I lived in Seattle for college people went nuts for these things.  I never understood it, because they don't seem very weatherproof. 

I've seen these for kids but according to reviews the canvas wears out really fast; holes in the toes within weeks, that kind of thing. 

For the sociopolitical statement, sure I guess I get the appeal - but what good are fair business practices and a humanitarian mission if the shoe isn't durable/practical?  I mean shoot, I can get a more solidly constructed pair of cloth slip ons for $3 in Chinatown.

kjgilhoo

MrsSkull1107:

MHa:

This is a TOMS shoe:

I think you have something in Canada called BOBs? And it's like a TOM? My friend had them when she came to visit last year. 

My opinion on TOMS:

I like them but I'm cheap and they are expensive. I want to get a gilttery pair but I'm having a hard time justifying the cost. I have a pair of Faux-TOMS that I got from Payless. I like those.

We can get TOMS and I think BOBS are just a cheaper knock-off without the 2 for 1 deal.  Didn't TOMS come out of the UK or am I making that up? When my sis was in England last year she almost bought DD a pair of baby ones, but again, they were pricey.

SO bought me a pair of BOBS, but they are definitely more spring/summer/early fall shoes, not to be worn with socks.  Capri's only as far as I'm concerned.  I'm too cheap to buy the real ones just because of the trend. 

Duffgurl

Bobs by sckechers also gives a pair to children.

Rachey1082

Everyone around here has been wearing them for a few years.

I think they're cute. They are comfy and easy. But they do fall apart kind of quickly. I think they last roughly 4 to 6 months, then get a hole.

Gilliebear

5953fpp:

I have a pair and I love them! They are the gray flannel ones. I plan on getting a fun cotton color for spring. Comfy and easy to slip on

SAMESIES!!!!!

I have them and a pair of red ones with little white polka dots. They are awful on ice, have no arch support and are ugly but I love mine because they are light weight, great for slipping on and off and are comfy.