What does the W mean on Toms shoes?
Mia Phillips
Updated on March 24, 2026
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Also to know is, what does M and W mean for shoes?
Typically it stands for the width of the shoe. M, I think stands for medium width, and W stands for wide width. Answered on 9/13/2015 6:29:52 AM by outdoor mom from WI. W is wide and M is medium. Most shoes will be an M even if they don't say it.
Similarly, does Toms really donate a pair of shoes? Vox.com is going after the TOMS "One for One" business model, in which the company donates one pair of shoes to children around the world for every pair of shoes sold. While the shoes themselves probably won't lead to any kind of disaster, that worldview can lead to bad policies and real, serious harm.
Similarly, you may ask, how do TOMS shoes sizes run?
TOMS® Shoes run true to size and are available in medium width only. We recommend ordering the size you normally wear in a casual or dress shoe. If you're typically in-between shoe sizes, we recommend going with the smaller one since TOMS® will stretch slightly as they're broken in.
Are you supposed to wear socks with Toms shoes?
Yes. You should ALWAYS wear socks with your closed toe shoes. However, pair them with some thin no-show socks and you're good to go, stain and stench free. TOMS® Shoes are to be worn as leisurewear.
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