Double your impact on kids’ education.
Walking to school without shoes isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. Without footwear, kids are exposed to parasites, injuries and soil-transmitted diseases on the way to class.
On top of that, many kids without shoes struggle with social stigma or are denied entry. And for those who can attend without footwear, the pain from injuries and parasites often distracts kids or keeps them home sick.
The solution? Donate and provide 1,000 kids in Kenya with The Shoe That Grows, ensuring they can walk to school safely for years.
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THE SHOE THAT GROWS: BUY ONE, GIVE TWO
$40.00
Purchase The Shoe That Grows for the kids in your life while supporting the education of children around the world.
Normally, for every pair you purchase, we’ll distribute one additional pair to a child impacted by poverty. Today, thanks to a $10,000 matching gift, your purchase makes double the impact—Buy One, Give TWO!
For every purchase of The Shoe That Grows for your loved ones, we’ll distribute two pairs on your behalf. One pair for you and two pairs for kids who need them for school in Kenya—it’s a win-win-win.
The Shoe That Grows is available in five sizes to fit most children and adults ages 2+. If in doubt, we recommend selecting a larger size to allow more room for growth.
| Age* | US** | EUR | |
| XSmall | 1 – 2.5 | 5 – 9C | 21 – 25 |
| Small | 3 – 6 | 9 – 13C | 26 – 30 |
| Medium | 7 – 11 | 13C – 4Y | 31 – 35 |
| Large | 12 – 16 | 5 – 9W | 36 – 40 |
| XLarge | 16+ | 10 – 14W | 41 – 45 |
**C=Children, Y=Youth, W=Women
In partnership with Kiwimbi International
Providing shoes to school-aged kids in rural Kenya.
All pairs of The Shoe That Grows funded through the Shoes for School campaign will be distributed by our partner Kiwimbi International to school-aged kids in Busia County, located in Western Kenya. Kiwimbi believes in opportunity through education and is focused on partnering with underserved communities in Kenya.
Learn more about the impact you're making.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Many schools around the world require that students wear a school uniform—including a pair of shoes. For families who cannot afford shoes, their children aren’t able to attend, which continues the cycle of poverty for that family. For families who don’t have a required uniform, the children may be able to attend but are often injured or exposed to soil-transmitted parasites on the walk to school, causing them to miss days or be distracted while in class.
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The Shoe That Grows is a shoe that expands five sizes, designed for children impacted by poverty. Since launching, more than 450,000 pairs have been distributed in 100+ countries.
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100%. For every $20 you donate, we’ll send two pairs of The Shoe That Grows to a child, thanks to an anonymous match doubling donations.
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Exactly half! When you purchase The Shoe That Grows for yourself or a loved one, half will cover the cost of the pair you will receive. The other half goes towards providing two pairs of shoes for children impacted by poverty—thanks to an anonymous match doubling donations.
The impact of The Shoe for education
Meet Thomas, a teacher at Mulungu wa Mawe Primary School in Kilifi, Kenya. Growing up, Thomas lived in poverty with his grandma. Hear about his experience with shoelessness and the impact of a distribution of The Shoe That Grows.
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