While traveling in Argentina in 2006, TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie witnessed the hardships faced by children growing up without shoes. Wanting to help, he created TOMS, a company with a mission to make a positive impact through business. What began as a simple idea has evolved into a powerful movement.

TOMS has been a huge success in Norway, and the classic Alpargata remains one of the most popular shoe models during the summer. In 2015, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) became the first Nordic shoe-giving partner for TOMS. Since then, they’ve distributed thousands of TOMS shoes to refugee children in Jordan, Iraq, and Ethiopia.

In 2016, TOMS was a finalist for the prestigious “Marketer of the Year” award in Norway, recognized for its innovative, creative, and impactful marketing.

TOMS has given over 60 million pairs of shoes to children in need. Since 2006, people like you have helped TOMS achieve this amazing milestone—leading to bigger and better initiatives, such as providing different types of shoes based on terrain and season and supporting local job creation in communities where TOMS operates.

We’re in business to improve lives.

👉 Learn more about the brand at toms.com