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Shoes That Grow: Guy Invents Sandals That’ll Grow 5 Sizes In 5 Years To Help Millions Of Poor Children
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Shoes That Grow: Guy Invents Sandals That’ll Grow 5 Sizes In 5 Years To Help Millions Of Poor Children

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Sometimes, the simplest invention can change millions of lives. That’s the goal of The Shoe That Grows, a leather sandal invented by inventor Kenton Lee that can adjust its size, allowing children in third world countries to grow up without having to go barefoot. The smart shoes, which come in catch-all Small and Large sizes, can grow five sizes and last at least five years.

According to The Shoe That Grows, “There are over 300 million children from poor families who do not have shoes. And countless more with shoes that do not fit.” Children without shoes are susceptible to injuries and parasites that infect humans through our feet. The problem with ordinary shoe donations is that they are soon outgrown, which is exactly the problem that these new shoes would fix.

While you can buy yourself a pair of shoes that grow, the site emphasizes packages that allow buyers to send shoes in bulk to the underdeveloped countries that need them the most. Read on for Kenton Lee’s interview with Bored Panda!

More info: theshoethatgrows.org | Facebook | Twitter (h/t: instructables, demilked)

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    “The design process was interesting because I am not a designer,” Kenton Lee told Bored Panda. “And I knew nothing about shoes. I was just a normal guy with an idea”

    “We found a shoe development company called Proof of Concept in Portland, Oregon. They were the perfect partner to help design our shoes”

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    “We are confident in the durability of our shoes because we designed them first and foremost for function and not fashion. In fact, we didn’t care at all what they looked like (even though we are happy with how they turned out). We just wanted to make the longest-lasting shoe possible. Purely functional”

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    “We did not cut any corners with the materials that we used. The sole is compressed rubber – very similar to a tire rubber. The rest of the shoe is a high quality leather. Just quality, solid, long-lasting materials”

    “We are sold out of our first batch of 3,000 pairs of shoes. And we have 5,000 pairs coming in July. Right now our shoes are in Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru, Columbia, Vietnam, and Laos. The most shoes are in Kenya”

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    “We have just been overwhelmed by all the support and publicity. This has been amazing. We are a very small organization, but we are growing and excited for the future”

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    Thank you, Kenton Lee, for answering Bored Panda’s questions about your amazing project!

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    Julija Nėjė

    Julija Nėjė

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    I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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    Julija Nėjė

    Julija Nėjė

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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    cowz45
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why hasn't anyone thought of this brilliant solution before!

    Andreas Wieser
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, check out our Sunies Shoes as well on http://shopsunies.com or e-mail us on info@suniesandal.com Sunies-San...51bd4d.jpg Sunies-Sandals-best-shoes-608c5ce51bd4d.jpg

    Jojo Palad
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can i get in touch with Kenton Lee? Thank you Bored Panda! my email address is jojopalad@yahoo.com

    Doris Fredricksen
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just visited a village in Honduras that received them. Wonderful!!. It will help warding off parasites. Thank you

    alfredo medina
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The proper spelling for the country Colombia, is with o. Colombia, not "Columbia". Columbia is a district in the US, a province in Canada, and many other things, a town, a city, a river, a university, but not a country.

    alfredo medina
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The proper spelling for Colombia, the country, is with o, Colombia, not "Columbia". Columbia is a district of the US and a district in Canada, and a River, and a town, and a city, and a river, and many other things, but not the country.

    Anthony McCabe
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great 👍 Amazing! but I was just wondering how this idea is kicking off “so to speak” and how many children have you been able to help in the Poorer Countries and do you have any updated progress on your work/s?

    Walter Rezendes
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This could be a welcome item for us to take on Mission Trips. What do they cost?

    Debi Scholtes
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Necessity is the mother of invention. What a wonderful & helpful idea!! Mothers all over the world will be interested in these innovative shoes.

    Cesi Baca
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones in the demo video look beautiful. However the ones on the feet of those people in the other photo look different. They look like cheaper version and very tacky. False advertising.

    June Reeves
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work with a mission in Haiti called Haitis Childrens Hope... how do I order these shoes.

    JohnTaunton
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    www.Projectyesu.org would love some of these for the children in uganda.

    bene
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first message(Sometimes, the simplest invention can change millions of lives.) is so impressive! Idea and design of shoes are so simple. But I can feel consideration for children from the shoes. I hope that supply of shoes will increase so more children will benefit from the shoes :)

    bene
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is so impressive! Idea and design of shoes are so simple. But I can feel consideration for children from the shoes. I hope that supply of shoes will increase so more children will benefit from the shoes :)

    LukeMontgomery
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want help out you can donate money here https://www.crowdrise.com/TheShoe

    AmandaArnett
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe you should help in the usa we have poor children without shoes to.try starting here at home.

    EdwardHaworthPhf
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We serve 1,000 poor kids a month. Send to us. We will make sure they go directly to the kids who need them! http://www.gohappiness.org/

    AimeeCoalson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful! A simple solution for a major problem. Way to go, Kenton!!! :-)

    RichardPetch
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well done that man, I hope they bring you a living out of making them.

    JaneBethel
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea! How about a go fund site to support sending them to poor countries?

    JaneBethel
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea. How about a go find site to support sending the shoes to the poor countries?

    RoseCreation
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do we need to push western ideas on to people who are fine with walking barefoot on the earth. Give them a consumer item they can't affo

    LyoneFein
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kenton Lee, do not be depressed by all the critics and nay-sayers. You have done a great thing! You have a great vision!

    PennySchinke
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant simplicity, and geared to the environment of the wearers!!

    RexRabbits
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids quality shoes wear out in a few months even if they aren't outgrown, how are these different?

    RexRabbits
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids wear out quality shoes in a few months even if they didn't outgrow them. How are these not going to wear out just as quickly?

    MattAndrews
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NASA spent millions of dollars developing a pen that could write in space. Russian scientists used pencils. (or shared shoes)

    KlausCarr
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great Idea!! Now if they can provide some colorized snap covers so the kids can "personalize" their shoes the kids might like that too.

    BrianSmith
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't grow.. They are adjustable. And they won't even last five years being worn everyday.. Nice thought tho

    TabithaArgyleBuono
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the idea, but I think they need to be made a little more attractive. I think they look a little too utilitarian.

    VikyCostea
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still, can't stop judge the guy on the right holding the campaign's logo and wearing such a huge smile..while wearing some awesome NIKE's !?

    VikyCostea
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this guy, Kenton, is simply awesome. It's so hard to think of the most needy when growing up in a first world country.

    JoshuaTabscott
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To quote "see a need, fill a need." Usually problems aren't heard, getting the right state of mind/proactive is.

    RoseCreation
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it durable enough to last five years or are we just making another useless consumer item.

    MaryScott
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the best development idea to be sent from the minority world to the majority world.

    BabyKangeroo7
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many people have potential!! Just think! Shoes for people who need them..... Take that government....They were faster

    LarryKohlruss
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope they are Made WELL, because with that much wear time, they better be Tough....GREAT idea...

    BCTalbott
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would volunteer some. I have a StrongBackground in high profile events

    JirkaNiewelt
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, but the foot is a precious instrument to walk barefoot. We are wrecking our feet by mostly improper shoes.

    CarolynVoiles
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An 8 yr. old is making a difference. You Can Too! https://www.facebook.com/ShareTheLovewithCamron?fref=ts

    LindaDaniels
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope to see him at Ted Talks and on every station of tv. Id also like to buy a pair for a child.

    CrystalSlade
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will they last 5 years. It took 2 months in Kenya to kill a pair of my daughters Toms. Great idea but maybe not realistic.

    ElisaRovi
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the idea is really brilliant, i'm just skeptical about one thing: won't the sole consume in five years?

    Kenori
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Practical? Sandals lasting 5 years? In that kind of environment ? Instead of sandals, shouldn't we invest those 10$ on schools hospitals and

    Kenori
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's simply sad, why not do something to make them.. uhm idk.. not poor?

    IraAjah
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the picture on third look different. seems only work for another 5 year. but anyway this is brilliant. very inspiring <3

    HarmonyBrackin
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing idea this is great news for the poor and of course the inventor . Way to go . I hope to see your product invention workwide .

    JanaCandaele
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cost is may be 2.50...I wanna know where the rest of they money goes? Can you give me an answer,?

    rozie
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great idea. Hope we all donate so that all children will have a pair of well deserved shoes. We take so much for granted.

    MorganAu
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so simple yet so helpful, how long does it las though before it wears out?

    HeatherTorres
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing god bless u and all those beautiful children u have helped the world needs more wonderful people like u.

    AmberTaylor
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's fabulous that they are already out of stock for every country!. Will be looking for them to be available again soon!

    TasiMauldin
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a thoughtful item! When kids grow quickly, adjustable personal items is AWESOME.

    MichaelMason
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations for taking the time to consider the problem - and then do something about it. How is it being funded?

    AndiShifley
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marvelous! I love that someone came up with something so simple, and so useful to help impoverished children. Many blessings on this project

    FaridaMunthe
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless you with such a beautiful talent and heart, and your invention is a blessing for everyone who receive it.

    LindaCorfee
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only is this an incredible shoe !!! I would like 2 know if this shoe is made with recyle material ?

    CerstieClarkson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing! Genius! Simply but changing lives for the better great work

    SiebenspiegelCostumeArt
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful, the first step is done, a noble idea and a good soul. Design ideas please for more comfort now...

    MaryNuttall
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it, they should hire people from impoverished countries to make the shoes so that they are getting much more than shoes.

    MaryNuttall
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it, think it would be great if they hired people from impoverished countries to make them so that they are getting more than shoes.

    ElifAksit
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nice, but somehow individualistic. when you grow up with one anothers' shoes, having growing shoes becomes somewhat irrelevant...

    lizasbrushes
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Faith in humanity: Restored. Wish there were more people like you

    cowz45
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why hasn't anyone thought of this brilliant solution before!

    Andreas Wieser
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, check out our Sunies Shoes as well on http://shopsunies.com or e-mail us on info@suniesandal.com Sunies-San...51bd4d.jpg Sunies-Sandals-best-shoes-608c5ce51bd4d.jpg

    Jojo Palad
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can i get in touch with Kenton Lee? Thank you Bored Panda! my email address is jojopalad@yahoo.com

    Doris Fredricksen
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just visited a village in Honduras that received them. Wonderful!!. It will help warding off parasites. Thank you

    alfredo medina
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The proper spelling for the country Colombia, is with o. Colombia, not "Columbia". Columbia is a district in the US, a province in Canada, and many other things, a town, a city, a river, a university, but not a country.

    alfredo medina
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The proper spelling for Colombia, the country, is with o, Colombia, not "Columbia". Columbia is a district of the US and a district in Canada, and a River, and a town, and a city, and a river, and many other things, but not the country.

    Anthony McCabe
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great 👍 Amazing! but I was just wondering how this idea is kicking off “so to speak” and how many children have you been able to help in the Poorer Countries and do you have any updated progress on your work/s?

    Walter Rezendes
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This could be a welcome item for us to take on Mission Trips. What do they cost?

    Debi Scholtes
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Necessity is the mother of invention. What a wonderful & helpful idea!! Mothers all over the world will be interested in these innovative shoes.

    Cesi Baca
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones in the demo video look beautiful. However the ones on the feet of those people in the other photo look different. They look like cheaper version and very tacky. False advertising.

    June Reeves
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work with a mission in Haiti called Haitis Childrens Hope... how do I order these shoes.

    JohnTaunton
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    www.Projectyesu.org would love some of these for the children in uganda.

    bene
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first message(Sometimes, the simplest invention can change millions of lives.) is so impressive! Idea and design of shoes are so simple. But I can feel consideration for children from the shoes. I hope that supply of shoes will increase so more children will benefit from the shoes :)

    bene
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is so impressive! Idea and design of shoes are so simple. But I can feel consideration for children from the shoes. I hope that supply of shoes will increase so more children will benefit from the shoes :)

    LukeMontgomery
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want help out you can donate money here https://www.crowdrise.com/TheShoe

    AmandaArnett
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe you should help in the usa we have poor children without shoes to.try starting here at home.

    EdwardHaworthPhf
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We serve 1,000 poor kids a month. Send to us. We will make sure they go directly to the kids who need them! http://www.gohappiness.org/

    AimeeCoalson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful! A simple solution for a major problem. Way to go, Kenton!!! :-)

    RichardPetch
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well done that man, I hope they bring you a living out of making them.

    JaneBethel
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea! How about a go fund site to support sending them to poor countries?

    JaneBethel
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea. How about a go find site to support sending the shoes to the poor countries?

    RoseCreation
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do we need to push western ideas on to people who are fine with walking barefoot on the earth. Give them a consumer item they can't affo

    LyoneFein
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kenton Lee, do not be depressed by all the critics and nay-sayers. You have done a great thing! You have a great vision!

    PennySchinke
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant simplicity, and geared to the environment of the wearers!!

    RexRabbits
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids quality shoes wear out in a few months even if they aren't outgrown, how are these different?

    RexRabbits
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids wear out quality shoes in a few months even if they didn't outgrow them. How are these not going to wear out just as quickly?

    MattAndrews
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NASA spent millions of dollars developing a pen that could write in space. Russian scientists used pencils. (or shared shoes)

    KlausCarr
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great Idea!! Now if they can provide some colorized snap covers so the kids can "personalize" their shoes the kids might like that too.

    BrianSmith
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't grow.. They are adjustable. And they won't even last five years being worn everyday.. Nice thought tho

    TabithaArgyleBuono
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the idea, but I think they need to be made a little more attractive. I think they look a little too utilitarian.

    VikyCostea
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still, can't stop judge the guy on the right holding the campaign's logo and wearing such a huge smile..while wearing some awesome NIKE's !?

    VikyCostea
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this guy, Kenton, is simply awesome. It's so hard to think of the most needy when growing up in a first world country.

    JoshuaTabscott
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To quote "see a need, fill a need." Usually problems aren't heard, getting the right state of mind/proactive is.

    RoseCreation
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it durable enough to last five years or are we just making another useless consumer item.

    MaryScott
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the best development idea to be sent from the minority world to the majority world.

    BabyKangeroo7
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many people have potential!! Just think! Shoes for people who need them..... Take that government....They were faster

    LarryKohlruss
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope they are Made WELL, because with that much wear time, they better be Tough....GREAT idea...

    BCTalbott
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would volunteer some. I have a StrongBackground in high profile events

    JirkaNiewelt
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, but the foot is a precious instrument to walk barefoot. We are wrecking our feet by mostly improper shoes.

    CarolynVoiles
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An 8 yr. old is making a difference. You Can Too! https://www.facebook.com/ShareTheLovewithCamron?fref=ts

    LindaDaniels
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope to see him at Ted Talks and on every station of tv. Id also like to buy a pair for a child.

    CrystalSlade
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will they last 5 years. It took 2 months in Kenya to kill a pair of my daughters Toms. Great idea but maybe not realistic.

    ElisaRovi
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the idea is really brilliant, i'm just skeptical about one thing: won't the sole consume in five years?

    Kenori
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Practical? Sandals lasting 5 years? In that kind of environment ? Instead of sandals, shouldn't we invest those 10$ on schools hospitals and

    Kenori
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's simply sad, why not do something to make them.. uhm idk.. not poor?

    IraAjah
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the picture on third look different. seems only work for another 5 year. but anyway this is brilliant. very inspiring <3

    HarmonyBrackin
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing idea this is great news for the poor and of course the inventor . Way to go . I hope to see your product invention workwide .

    JanaCandaele
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cost is may be 2.50...I wanna know where the rest of they money goes? Can you give me an answer,?

    rozie
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great idea. Hope we all donate so that all children will have a pair of well deserved shoes. We take so much for granted.

    MorganAu
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so simple yet so helpful, how long does it las though before it wears out?

    HeatherTorres
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing god bless u and all those beautiful children u have helped the world needs more wonderful people like u.

    AmberTaylor
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's fabulous that they are already out of stock for every country!. Will be looking for them to be available again soon!

    TasiMauldin
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a thoughtful item! When kids grow quickly, adjustable personal items is AWESOME.

    MichaelMason
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations for taking the time to consider the problem - and then do something about it. How is it being funded?

    AndiShifley
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marvelous! I love that someone came up with something so simple, and so useful to help impoverished children. Many blessings on this project

    FaridaMunthe
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless you with such a beautiful talent and heart, and your invention is a blessing for everyone who receive it.

    LindaCorfee
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only is this an incredible shoe !!! I would like 2 know if this shoe is made with recyle material ?

    CerstieClarkson
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing! Genius! Simply but changing lives for the better great work

    SiebenspiegelCostumeArt
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful, the first step is done, a noble idea and a good soul. Design ideas please for more comfort now...

    MaryNuttall
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it, they should hire people from impoverished countries to make the shoes so that they are getting much more than shoes.

    MaryNuttall
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it, think it would be great if they hired people from impoverished countries to make them so that they are getting more than shoes.

    ElifAksit
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nice, but somehow individualistic. when you grow up with one anothers' shoes, having growing shoes becomes somewhat irrelevant...

    lizasbrushes
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Faith in humanity: Restored. Wish there were more people like you

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