and TOMS does just that. The mission of TOMS is one-for-one. Every time you purchase a pare of rad TOMS sneakers, you're also helping a child in need receive shoes.

Today, TOMS encouraged everyone to go a day without shoes. I will admit, i did not start out my day shoeless...i guess it was nervousness to stand out, but after seeing Sara Bareilles tweet about it all morning, i finally got the nerve to go naked...on my feet, sillies!!

I went through Trader Joes with bare feet, Raley's with bare feet, and went to yoga in bare feet. As the day went on, i noticed it got easier and easier to feel comfortable with the image i was helping bring to my community. I noticed something else, too...my feet were starting to get tired and ached at the end of the day.

Living in such a rich nation, i dont think we realize what it means to not even have adequate footwear. Today taught me that i have so much in this life. Companies like TOMS are a great cause and effort to get behind.

Guess this means i'll have to go out and buy another pair of shoes...damn;)

xo, kgb