History of TOMS Shoes By iamstretchypanda Period: Jan 1, 2006 to Dec 10, 2012 History of TOMS Feb 1, 2006 Blake Mycoscie starts TOMS Shoes Blake Mycoscie founded TOMS Shoes Dec 31, 2006 10,000 pairs given in year 1 Apr 10, 2008 One day without shoes started Dec 9, 2009 TOMS accepts ACE Award Apr 10, 2010 250,000 people go barefoot supporting a day without shoes Sep 1, 2010 1 million pairs given Jun 10, 2012 2 millionth pair given