Here at OFFICE HQ some of us are getting into the summer spirit and with the Toms One day Without Shoes campaign there could be no better excuse to get those freshly polished toes (or groomed toe beards for the blokes) out in the fresh air!

Today marks the 2011 Toms One Day Without Shoes day to help raise awareness of the importance a simple pair of shoes can make to children growing up barefoot in developing countries. We thought that we would show you some pics of some of our participants around the office to help get you in get you in the mood to dare to bare! It’s for a good cause so go on, give it a bash…even if it is just for an hour!

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On April 5, groups of people around the world are going without shoes for One Day Without Shoes. It might be cold, it’ll probably be uncomfortable, and their feet will certainly get dirty, but by doing so, they’ll help raise awareness of the impact a simple pair of shoes can bring to a child’s life.

One Day Without Shoes is an annual event hosted by TOMS Shoes in which students, friends, parents, strangers, and co-workers host or participate in events without shoes. Some go without shoes for an hour, some for the whole day, but all become a part of a greater movement toward change. Your involvement will captivate and educate communities, and impact the lives of children around the world. Did you know most children in developing countries grow up barefoot? Did you know some children walk without shoes for miles each day, and they can often not attend school without proper footwear? In Ethiopia, approximately 1 million people are suffering from a debilitating disease called podoconiosis, which is 100% preventable with basic hygiene and shoes. If you could change the lives of children with a simple gesture, would you do for one day what millions do everyday?

This April 5, please lead by example by going barefoot, and be a part of One Day Without Shoes.