Celebrate The 12 Days of Christmas in July with Because International
Enjoy promotions, giveaways and fun all month long as you prepare for Christmas shoebox season by shopping early and including The Shoe That Grows as your WOW item.
Order The Shoe That Grows for your Christmas shoebox.
THE SHOE THAT GROWS
$20.00
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!
The Shoe That Grows expands five sizes, lasts for years, is easy to clean and comes with fun shoe charms—making it a practical and fun choice for your WOW item.
Discount pricing is available starting at 10 pairs.
12 Days of Christmas in July
Enjoy deals, promos and festive fun all month long!
Monday, July 6
Sticker Day—Every pair ordered will come with a sticker sheet to include in your Christmas Shoeboxes.
Wednesday, July 8
Small Order Discount Day—Order two or more pairs and use code SMALLORDER to receive $5 off your order.
Friday, July 10
The Shoe That Grows Champion Day—Watch Because social media channels today for a chance to win cool Because merch!
Monday, July 13
Newsletter Day!—Join our newsletter for the first time today and receive a special discount code in your email that's good until the end of the month.
Wednesday, July 15
5% Discount Day—On the fifth day of Christmas in July, all orders will receive a 5% discount with code: CHRISTMAS5.
Friday, July 17
Extra Charm Day—Every pair ordered will come with one extra shoe charm.
Monday, July 20
Local Day—Idaho orders will receive an Idaho sticker with each pair and all are invited to a party at our warehouse.
Wednesday, July 22
Free Sock Day—The first 300 pairs ordered will also receive a pair of socks.
Friday, July 24
Extra Pair Day—On the 9th day of Christmas in July, all orders over 9 pairs will receive an extra pair of The Shoe That Grows.
Monday, July 27
Power of Small Things Day—First 20 orders today will receive a copy of founder Kenton Lee’s book, The Power of Small Things.
Wednesday, July 29
Donate-A-Pair Day—For every order made today, we’ll donate a pair of The Shoe That Grows directly to Operation Christmas Child.
Friday, July 30
Large Order Day—For all orders of 50 pairs or more made today, use code LARGEORDER to get $50 off.
To be eligible for a particular promotion, an order must be made between 12:00 am MST and 11:59 pm MST on the day listed. Conditions and limitations apply.
Why pack The Shoe That Grows.
Long-lasting materials
Made with a durable rubber synthetic blend and high quality buckles and buttons to withstand daily use as the expanding shoe grows with a child.
Thoroughly tested
This design has undergone rigorous testing both in the factory in Kenya and in the field to ensure The Shoe That Grows will last.
Made in Kenya
Job creation is a powerful tool in the fight against poverty. Since 2019, all pairs of The Shoe have been manufactured in Mombasa, Kenya—creating jobs in one of the communities where it's distributed most.
Patented, award-winning design
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.
Supporting entrepreneurs worldwide
The work of the Because Fellowship is both fueled and inspired by The Shoe That Grows. Each purchase helps support our work with entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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Yes! If you'd like to fundraise to cover the cost of your shoes, our Classy fundraising platform makes it easy to get a page up and running. Once you've met your goal, contact us to get the code you'll need to place your order. Create your fundraising page here.
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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!
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The Shoe That Grows is available for purchase on a tiered pricing structure, with the cost per pair decreasing as more are ordered—starting at just 10 pairs. Discounts are automatically applied in the cart. If you are ordering more than 250 pairs, you may complete this form to see if you qualify for an additional discount.
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Check out our resource page for tips and resources related to packing your shoebox.
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Shipping costs vary depending on location and number of pairs. Adding pairs to your cart is the best way to get an up-to-date cost and time estimate.
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Previously, free shipping benefited some customers more than others, depending on location. We've shifted to discounted pricing instead, which allows everyone to benefit more equally.
In most cases, the total cost should stay the same—or even be lower—than before. -
Once payment has been received and your order has been placed, you can expect the pairs to arrive at your U.S. location in approximately 10 business days. Our standard shipping rate uses FedEx Ground for larger orders and USPS for smaller orders, either of which usually takes 5–7 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. Our office is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am–5pm.
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We understand that shipping costs can feel significant, and we appreciate your patience. The shipping rates you see at checkout reflect the actual carrier rates for your region—we do not inflate these to generate revenue. We do apply a small 10% handling fee to cover packaging and fulfillment costs, which is included in the shipping total.
Unfortunately, carrier rates have recently risen considerably due to industry-wide increases that are outside our control. We are committed to transparency in our pricing and will continue to pass carrier rates through as directly as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our mission.
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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.
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Yes! This listing is intended for kids and individuals impacted by poverty, but you can buy one and give one here.