One Day Without Shoes

What is One Day Without Shoes?

One Day Without Shoes, on April 8, 2010, is an effort to bring attention to the impact a simple pair of shoes can bring to a child’s life. Toms asks people to go the day, part of the day, or even just a few minutes, barefoot, to experience a life without shoes first-hand, and to help spread awareness.

It’s Hard Without Shoes

Through everyday encounters with domestic poverty, we are reminded to appreciate having food and shelter, but most of us all but forget about our feet. Food, shelter, AND shoes facilitate life’s fundamentals. Imagine a life without shoes; constantly aware of the ground in front of you, suffering regular cuts and scrapes, tending to infection after each walk, and enduring not only terrain, but heat and cold.

The problem is large, but the solution is simple. Wearing shoes and practicing basic hygiene can prevent both infection and disease due to unsafe roads and contaminated soil. By imagining a life barefoot, we can all contribute to the awareness of these conditions. On April 8th, communities, campuses, organizations, and individuals are banding together to walk barefoot for One Day Without Shoes.  Take a walk with us on April 8th, 2010.

"If you would like more info on toms, visit the link below. I personally own a pair of toms and have to tell you, they are some of the more comfortable shoes I have ever owned. They are definitely unique shoes that have a very cool, artsy style. I highly recommend them. Because Not only do you get a pair, but with every pair you buy, you send a pair to a child in need."

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Find out more at onedaywithoutshoes.com or at TOMS.com

Awareness Posters

These posters are to raise awareness about the shoeless children all around the world. The Strips overlapping each other on the foot represent layers of skin. Each color represents the different cultures of the world, and how underneath we are all the same, no matter what color skin we have. So for us to think that we are more important than someone else just because of skin color, culture, or origin is wrong. We need to show love to our fellow human beings when we see them in pain. If we can help then why don't we?

All of these were hand illustrated using pens and pencils. They where scanned in, vectorized with illustrator and produced further in photoshop.

John Mark Herskind is from Columbia, South Carolina and only 17 years old. I find that pretty amazing given that his work is exceptional, especially for someone so young. Visit his blog and let him know what you think of his pieces. He loves feedback.