Man Invents Sandals That Grow 5 Sizes

The Shoes That Grow

I love stories like this, stories that make your heart kinda soar…at first glance it may seem somewhat small but it is in fact, HUGE.

The Shoe That Grows, is a shoe invented by Kenton Lee and one that has the potential to change millions of people’s lives. The shoe is actually a sandal that can adjust its size to the wearer, which allows children living in poor and third world nations to know that they’ll have shoes to wear for years at a time. These amazing sandals can stretch 5 sizes and last at least 5 years.

There are over 300 million children around the world who do not have shoes and countless others with shoes that do not fit. Without shoes, children are susceptible to injuries and many different parasites- some of which can kill or maim. While people and churches are known for doing shoe drives and making regular contributions, kids grow quickly and can then find themselves, once again, without shoes.

From the article at Collective Evolution:

“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. 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 high quality leather. Just quality, solid, long-lasting materials. “

Donating to charities is incredibly important but often you don’t see the outcome of your contribution. However, purchasing a pair of shoes, or a duffle bag of them, is a tangible way to make a difference in a child’s life and you can purchase the shoes and have them sent directly to children in need to a country of your choice.

These shoes are available for anyone to purchase. You can buy them for yourself or your family OR you can buy them in bulk and donate them to children in need. Check out their website for more info and watch the video below to see how the shoe works.