

If the shoe fits, wear it. If one does and the other doesn’t––order a different size. Now you can, at zappos.com. The shoe company’s latest big news is that single shoes and mixed-size pairs are for sale. In an effort to find a fit for everyone, Zappos offers the option to buy either a single shoe or a mixed size pair from six designated brands, in all sizes and widths––from toddler to adult.
Tony Hsieh helped get the online shoe sale giant off the ground nearly 20 years ago. From the beginning, Hsieh believed so much in Zappos’ vision of hassle-free online shoe sales that he invested millions of his own dollars to keep the company on its feet. Two decades later, Hsieh is still running with the vision of selling shoes that meet a variety of needs. He realizes that one size doesn’t necessarily fit everyone. That’s why he is making sure that there’s a perfect shoe for everyone. He wants people to feel comfortable in their shoes––exactly how God created them.
“Buying shoes online can initially be a scary process for people,” says Hsieh. It can be even more overwhelming if your shoe needs differ from the majority. Hsieh heard a plea for help when listening to potential customers. In 2017, Zappos expanded its mission to provide functional and fashionable clothing and shoes through its “Zappos Adaptive” division. A grandmother searching for appropriate footwear for her grandson with autism sparked the idea for the adaptive line of apparel. The shoes and clothing offered are designed to make life easier for people who have trouble getting dressed, especially due to sensory issues.
It’s three years later and Zappos is introducing the new single shoe service. The company developed the option to serve people with amputations, prosthetics, or disabilities that necessitate one shoe rather than a pair.
Hsieh strives to lead Zappos well. He seeks to use his leadership skills, gifts, and expertise to help meet the needs of people—both inside and outside the company. His business model is simple: Happiness is key. The Zappos website describes Hsieh: “Ultimately, he has showed how using happiness as a framework can produce profits, passion, and purpose, both in business and in life.”
Christians know the difference between happiness and true joy. Happiness is dependent on our circumstances. Joy comes from the Lord and isn’t shaken by hardship. John 15:11 says, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” How good it is when we use our gifts to meet needs, encourage one another, and share Christ’s joy!
1st Comment!!!
Hmmm... so if I order a pair of shoes from them, one will be one size and the other will be a different size and then I will return one and buy another??? This doesn't makes sense to me....
I have trouble finding shoes because I am a girl in Woman's sizes (sense I was 8 *cough*) and most Women's shoes have high heals which we don't do (especially when I was 8 go figure xD) It would be nice if they made a size like 10 1/3 xD But they don't xD
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I am also a Women's 8 and my family doesn't do high-heels either. However I have been able to find sandals. But I don't usually shop at Zappos.
I this new idea is cool.
3rd comment
I am 13 and I wear a size 10 in woman. I also wear high heels
(I guess it’s the difference
(I guess it’s the difference between UK and US sizes) - In UK sizes I am 5, 6 or 7. Because different shoes fit me differently. It’s funny I have one of each. One size 5, one size 6 and one size 7. So strange.
@ MJ
That is interesting! I didn't know shoe sizes differed from country to country.
@Above
I think that this will just be more confusing to people. I wear a women's 7-8 ish. Different companies shoe sizes differ, so it is hard to say. but around 8. and yeah, we don't do high heels either. The highest I have is maybe 2 inches, and I don't wear it that often. We don't go to many fancy things anyway. Why make yourself higher than your height. And so many people are hurt because of high heel accidents. They are so easy to roll your ankle on.
@Bethy: I know! We went to Germany once and were going to go ice skating, but we had no clue what size we were in European sizes! Luckily some relatives of our that live in Germany were able to help us, but we had to try on many different pairs before finding the right size!
@ Riley D
I'm so glad you were able to get shoes! I hope to go to Germany sometime.
@Bethy S
I hope you can too! It was a lot of fun! Lots of castles. We got to see Neuschwanstein, the castle that the Disney castle was modeled after! Also, we went at Christmas, os there were Christmas markets!
@ Riley D
That sounds so fun! My dad went there on business trip and he showed us pictures. It was sooo green; unlike southern CA. I forgot that the Disney castle was based on the German one, thanks for mentioning that!
Great idea!
This is a great idea. When I was younger I used to have 2 different sized feet and this is just the thing I needed! And I’m sure others can relate.
@ all
the whole idea would be kind of nice, it is nice to be ablt to try different sizes. i'm 13 and i wear *cough* mens 10 *cough*
@Above
To all you who have larger feet, ITS OKAY!!! my younger sister has bigger feet than me and my older sister! It is how you were made, and it is ok, because God is the one who made you!!
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What?
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cool
@Riley
True *cough* its still embarrassing *ahem* xD
selling one shoe that is
selling one shoe that is kinda weird ican were my moms legings but not her shoes{YET}
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it is all so weird
Ooh.
I've heard of Zappos!
this is Mylee
I am 8 in womens 6 in kids . I am so sad he died.
that's sad how he died. It
that's sad how he died. It should b california where he died because of the fires. But Conneticut?I wonder what happened there.