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Because poverty is a problem we can solve together.
 

The Shoe That Grows expands five sizes and lasts for years, making it the best wow item for your Christmas shoebox.

 
 

The Shoe That Grows

$20.00

The Shoe That Grows is a great "WOW Item" for your Christmas shoebox, as it has 5x the impact of an ordinary shoe. The adjustable shoe grows five sizes, lasts for years and is easy to clean. It has a compressed rubber sole, antibacterial synthetic upper, high grade velcro, and no mechanical parts or gears to break—perfect for sending to kids in your box.

  • We believe that job creation is a powerful tool in the fight against poverty. Since 2019, all pairs of The Shoe That Grows have been manufactured in Mombasa, Kenya—creating jobs in one of the communities where it’s distributed most.

  • Not only does it grow five sizes—it’s also available in five sizes to fit most children and adults aged 2+. Select the age range of the Christmas shoebox you’re packing, and we’ll send you the best size for that age group—a shoe that can grow as their feet grow.

  • 2018 recipient of The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patents for Humanity Award. Featured in publications including The Today Show, Buzzfeed, Smithsonian, Business Insider and more.

 

It’s estimated that over 300 million children around the world don’t have shoes.

By including The Shoe That Grows in your Christmas shoebox, you can help change that! There are two ways that you or your organization can participate:

 
Christmas shoebox ideas

Pack shoes in your shoeboxes

Ready to place your order today? Select the age group of the shoeboxes you’re sending and order them to be shipped directly to you. Not ready to order yet? Set up a fundraising page to raise support for your order of The Shoe That Grows.

Christmas shoebox donation ideas

DONATE shoes for Shoeboxes

If you’re not packing shoeboxes yourself, but would still like to send pairs of The Shoe That Grows through Christmas shoeboxes, you can donate to send shoes through our partners who are packing shoeboxes this season.

 
 

Order Shoes

THE SHOE THAT GROWS
$20.00

The Shoe That Grows has 5x the impact of an ordinary shoe because it expands 5 sizes and lasts for years. Select the age range for the Christmas shoeboxes you’re sending and we’ll send you The Shoe That Grows in the best size for that age.

Free shipping is available for $2,000+ orders (100 pairs) within the contiguous U.S.—use code FREESHIPPING at checkout.

 

This listing is intended for kids and individuals impacted by poverty. If you'd like to order a pair for personal use or to gift to a loved one, you can buy one and give one here.

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

+ Is there a minimum order amount?

We can fulfill orders of any size. Whether you’re sending one Christmas shoebox or hundreds, we’re grateful that you’ve chosen to partner with us to make an impact for kids around the world!

+ Is there a bulk order discount?

Orders of $2,000+ (100 pairs) receive free shipping within the contiguous U.S. with code FREESHIPPING.

+ How much does shipping cost?

1 pair$6.00
2–3 pairs$10.00
4–10 pairs$15.00
11–20 pairs$25.00
21–40 pairs   $35.00
41–60 pairs$55.00
61–80 pairs$65.00
81–99 pairs$75.00

+ How long does shipping take?

Once payment has been received and your order has been placed, the shoes will arrive at your U.S. location within 10 business days. We recommend ordering shoes at least two weeks before the Christmas shoebox packing deadline to ensure that you receive them in time for shoebox collection week.

If you live within the Boise, Idaho area, you’re welcome to select local pick-up and arrange to collect them during regular business hours.

+ Why are the shoes black?

At this time, we are only producing The Shoe That Grows in black. We've made this change based on feedback received from those both distributing and using the shoes. One of the reasons why shoes are so important is because they allow access to education by completing school uniform requirements. For many children, black shoes are the only color allowed by school dress codes. We want to make sure that, no matter where they live, the kids who receive our shoes can wear them for all aspects of their lives.

+ What other items can we include in our shoebox?

We’ve put together a comprehensive list of ideas (with links!) for every Christmas shoebox category. Each of these items are of high quality and are long-lasting, making them great to include for the children and community receiving them.

+ What is a Christmas shoebox?

Each year, millions of generous people pack empty shoeboxes with items such as shoes, toys, pencils, toothbrushes, etc., which are later sent around the world to kids impacted by poverty during the holidays.

+ Can I order a pair for a personal Christmas gift?

Yes! This listing is intended for kids and individuals impacted by poverty, but you can buy one and give one here.

 
 
 

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