Going barefoot in the summer is one thing. Doing it all year long – or having to wear worn out, mismatched or poor fitting shoes every day throughout the year is something else entirely. It destroys self esteem. It degrades and depresses. It makes going to school embarrassing and almost impossible.
It’s also why Shoes That Fit was born. Because studies show that properly fitting shoes can enhance self confidence in school-children and boost their development and overall growth. That’s a lot to get from a simple pair of shoes, but we see it work in the lives of precious children every day!
With shoes that fit, kids fit too – into their schools, into their social networks and into lives with hope and dreams.
Today, Shoes That Fit is helping children in need in thousands of schools across America. Hundreds of thousands of new shoes and other items have been given out and that number is growing rapidly.
I was taken by this: "After all, new shoes provide dignity, hope, pride and self-esteem." The opportunity to possess something like a pair of wonderful new shoes, especially for a child who might have little else, can really matter. And it occurs to me that shoes that fit a growing child properly, have protective soles, and are warm in cold weather provide better health, too. What a good choice, 37 People! <3
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