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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)

“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”

“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”

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“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”

“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”

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

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cowz45 avatar
cowz45
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

wiesera avatar
Andreas Wieser
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2 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

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Jojo Palad
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4 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

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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

alfredomedina avatar
alfredo medina
Community Member
5 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.

alfredomedina avatar
alfredo medina
Community Member
5 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.

waynelewag avatar
Anthony McCabe
Community Member
5 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?

wreze919 avatar
Walter Rezendes
Community Member
5 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?

debischoltes avatar
Debi Scholtes
Community Member
5 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 avatar
Cesi Baca
Community Member
6 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.

blisterbug61 avatar
June Reeves
Community Member
7 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 avatar
JohnTaunton
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8 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.

imjspk avatar
bene
Community Member
8 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 :)

imjspk avatar
bene
Community Member
8 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 :)

5535b95068a54 avatar
LukeMontgomery
Community Member
8 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 avatar
AmandaArnett
Community Member
8 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.

5533c6e700e38 avatar
EdwardHaworthPhf
Community Member
8 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/

5533a6f5c6746 avatar
AimeeCoalson
Community Member
8 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!!! :-)

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RichardPetch
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8 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.

55339eb4bddb1 avatar
JaneBethel
Community Member
8 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?

55339eb4bddb1 avatar
JaneBethel
Community Member
8 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 avatar
RoseCreation
Community Member
8 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

lyone_fein avatar
LyoneFein
Community Member
8 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!

5532e57a9c227 avatar
PietjeDeVries
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this idea of the "growing" shoes but where can I donate ?

penny_schinke avatar
PennySchinke
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

rexrabbits avatar
RexRabbits
Community Member
8 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 avatar
RexRabbits
Community Member
8 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?

5532c184abe3a avatar
MattAndrews
Community Member
8 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)

5532ad5bba5b5 avatar
KlausCarr
Community Member
8 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.

5532995d9b5aa avatar
BrianSmith
Community Member
8 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

553299244237a avatar
TabithaArgyleBuono
Community Member
8 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.

CosteaVicky avatar
VikyCostea
Community Member
8 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 !?

CosteaVicky avatar
VikyCostea
Community Member
8 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.

553219407add4 avatar
JoshuaTabscott
Community Member
8 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 avatar
RoseCreation
Community Member
8 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.

mes29aus avatar
MaryScott
Community Member
8 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 avatar
BabyKangeroo7
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8 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

5531bb81e4061 avatar
LarryKohlruss
Community Member
8 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...

5531aaf50caf6 avatar
BCTalbott
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8 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

55314fc638b0e avatar
JirkaNiewelt
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8 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.

5531365a16a71 avatar
CarolynVoiles
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8 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

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LindaDaniels
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8 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.

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CrystalSlade
Community Member
8 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.

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ElisaRovi
Community Member
8 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?

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Kenori
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8 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

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Kenori
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8 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?

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IraAjah
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8 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

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HarmonyBrackin
Community Member
8 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 .

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JanaCandaele
Community Member
8 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 avatar
rozie
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8 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.

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MorganAu
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8 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?

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HeatherTorres
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8 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.

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AmberTaylor
Community Member
8 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!

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TasiMauldin
Community Member
8 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.

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MichaelMason
Community Member
8 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?

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AndiShifley
Community Member
8 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

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FaridaMunthe
Community Member
8 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.

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LindaCorfee
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8 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 ?

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CerstieClarkson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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SiebenspiegelCostumeArt
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8 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...

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MaryNuttall
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8 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.

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MaryNuttall
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8 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.

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ElifAksit
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8 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...

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

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

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Andreas Wieser
Community Member
2 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

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Jojo Palad
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4 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

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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

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alfredo medina
Community Member
5 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.

alfredomedina avatar
alfredo medina
Community Member
5 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.

waynelewag avatar
Anthony McCabe
Community Member
5 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?

wreze919 avatar
Walter Rezendes
Community Member
5 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?

debischoltes avatar
Debi Scholtes
Community Member
5 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 avatar
Cesi Baca
Community Member
6 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.

blisterbug61 avatar
June Reeves
Community Member
7 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 avatar
JohnTaunton
Community Member
8 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.

imjspk avatar
bene
Community Member
8 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 :)

imjspk avatar
bene
Community Member
8 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 :)

5535b95068a54 avatar
LukeMontgomery
Community Member
8 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

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AmandaArnett
Community Member
8 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.

5533c6e700e38 avatar
EdwardHaworthPhf
Community Member
8 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/

5533a6f5c6746 avatar
AimeeCoalson
Community Member
8 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!!! :-)

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RichardPetch
Community Member
8 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.

55339eb4bddb1 avatar
JaneBethel
Community Member
8 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?

55339eb4bddb1 avatar
JaneBethel
Community Member
8 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 avatar
RoseCreation
Community Member
8 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

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LyoneFein
Community Member
8 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!

5532e57a9c227 avatar
PietjeDeVries
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this idea of the "growing" shoes but where can I donate ?

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

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

rexrabbits avatar
RexRabbits
Community Member
8 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 avatar
RexRabbits
Community Member
8 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?

5532c184abe3a avatar
MattAndrews
Community Member
8 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)

5532ad5bba5b5 avatar
KlausCarr
Community Member
8 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.

5532995d9b5aa avatar
BrianSmith
Community Member
8 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

553299244237a avatar
TabithaArgyleBuono
Community Member
8 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.

CosteaVicky avatar
VikyCostea
Community Member
8 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 !?

CosteaVicky avatar
VikyCostea
Community Member
8 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.

553219407add4 avatar
JoshuaTabscott
Community Member
8 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 avatar
RoseCreation
Community Member
8 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.

mes29aus avatar
MaryScott
Community Member
8 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 avatar
BabyKangeroo7
Community Member
8 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

5531bb81e4061 avatar
LarryKohlruss
Community Member
8 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...

5531aaf50caf6 avatar
BCTalbott
Community Member
8 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

55314fc638b0e avatar
JirkaNiewelt
Community Member
8 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.

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CarolynVoiles
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8 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

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LindaDaniels
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8 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.

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CrystalSlade
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8 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.

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ElisaRovi
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8 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?

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Kenori
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8 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

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Kenori
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8 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?

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IraAjah
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8 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

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HarmonyBrackin
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8 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 .

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JanaCandaele
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8 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,?

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rozie
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8 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.

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MorganAu
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8 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?

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HeatherTorres
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8 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.

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AmberTaylor
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8 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!

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TasiMauldin
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8 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.

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MichaelMason
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8 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?

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AndiShifley
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8 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

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FaridaMunthe
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8 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.

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LindaCorfee
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8 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 ?

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CerstieClarkson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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SiebenspiegelCostumeArt
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8 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...

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MaryNuttall
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8 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.

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MaryNuttall
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8 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.

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ElifAksit
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8 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...

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lizasbrushes
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8 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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