Shoe poverty at home and abroad

This activity explores the well-known shoe brand TOMS and its role in tackling shoe poverty. TOMS is a brand that has built its business around the idea that it can generate positive social impact with every pair of shoes bought. Learners are asked to examine the way TOMS has built its brand around this idea.

This is the fifth activity in a series of resources designed around shoes. See the others below:

• Examining shoes using slow looking
• Exploring shoes around the world
• Branding and shoe design
• Designing shoes for the environment

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