But an injury sidelined him his sophomore year . Founder John Mycoskie is blending philanthropy with business . He is the designer and self - titled ` ` chief shoe giver '' at TOMS Shoes . His company gives away a pair of shoes for every pair it sells . TOMS expects to donate 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need this year .
Founder John Mycoskie is blending philanthropy with business . He is the designer and self - titled ` ` chief shoe giver '' at TOMS Shoes . His company gives away a pair of shoes for every pair it sells . TOMS expects to donate 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need this year .