A Lament for TOMS

I would like to invest in pair of fancy canvas shoes for the summer months. I don't ususally keep my feetsies covered when the weather is warm but I'm growing up and it occasionally rains so having a single pair of closed-toe summer shoes might be the adult thing for me to do.

I was investigating the TOMS website today at work, picking out just what fancy pattern I'd like to put on with my occasional shorts. I just happened to read the description as I was getting giddy about elephants and in happening to read I saved myself a little trouble but was blasted into instant heartbreak.

TOMS have latex arch supports.

And to be sure that these shoes would be life and death for me I contacted the customer service folks. And they as nice as they are confirmed that the shoes are not compatible with latex allergies. So I have to find Vans or Keds with elephants, unless of course they're also secretly latex filled, then I'll stab a bitch.

Disclaimer: Do not boycott TOMS on my behalf, they do good things.