National Go Barefoot Day

On June 1st, National Go Barefoot Day will give you the opportunity to kick off your shoes and run barefoot through the cool grass. It's also a day to help a charity that helps millions of homeless children around the world get shoes.

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How many pairs of shoes do you have? How many pairs of shoes do you have?

The average American woman has 27 pairs of shoes in your closet
Men have much fewer pairs of shoes than ever before, with 12 pairs of shoes averaging 12

Why do women have so many shoes?

Like to coordinate their shoes with their outfit.
Some women wear the same shoe in different shades
More options to choose from based on occasion.

What are the benefits of not having a lot of shoes?

You may be able to find space in your closet for other items.
You will save a lot of money on other things

A Good Fit Properly fitting shoes are also vital. Get rid of any shoes that don't fit properly. Your feet aren't designed to wear shoes that don't fit properly. Why should I donate my shoes?

If you're donating gently used shoes, you can put usable boots on those who need it most. Shoes are impossible to find in several countries, particularly good shoes that shield feet from rocks and harsh elements. Even if they have access to a pair of shoes, they can be handed down, used or ill-fitting.. They may only be able to wear them on special occasions
Donating your shoes keeps them out of the landfill and minimizes the amount of "stuff" that is already found in landfills, which has been reduced
Donations made for usable, clean, and good shoes to someone who will wear them to school and work will help with confidence. The receiver's confidence will increase with confidence. It's amazing how a pair of shoes can make a difference

Shoes matter

Consider these facts: If you need even more reason to donate your gently used shoes: these facts may help you.

An estimated 300 million children around the world don't have any shoes at all
Children who only have one pair of shoes will soon outgrow them
Children without shoes are unlikely to attend school because they are usually part of the uniform'
Walking, running, jumping, and playing have all been improved, as has physical fitness

Having a good pair of shoes: The benefits of owning a good pair of shoes:

The feet are covered by a shield.. Children are more vulnerable to soil-transmitted diseases without shoes
They shield the feet from tetanus, viruses, and jiggers, which are small parasitic fleas that are small parasitic fleas. These fleas penetrate the body through the soles of the feet. These tiny fleas have grown to 2,000 times their original size in ten days, causing pain and difficult walking

Shoes are one of the most difficult items to get in poorer countries, and you may be surprised to learn that shoes are one of the most difficult items to get in poorer countries. People in these countries can make their own clothes. However, a sturdy pair of shoes is much more difficult to make. Millions of children in poverty-stricken countries go without for this one of many reasons.

SHARE YOUR SHOES Now is a great time to organize your closets and donate a pair or two pairs of gently used shoes to a worthy cause in your area. For more details, please contact Soles4Souls. This day is also known as:: Here are some other ways to commemorate this day.

In your neighborhood, hold a shoe drive where you can buy gently used shoes to give away.
Learn more about why going without shoes can be detrimental to a child's health, education, and well-being
Consider what it would be like to walk around all day without shoes
When posting on social media, help spread the word and use #GoBarefootDay.

History of today

Following the 2004 Tsunami disaster, Soles4Souls established National Go Barefoot Day to assist those affected by the tragedy. However, donations have continued to arrive, and over 5 million pairs of shoes have been donated worldwide since 2005.