The Sneaker Saint
Syndicated from nationswell.com, Oct 27, 2016
The sneaker business has never been bigger than it is today. Since 2004, sales of high-end athletic shoes increased by 40 percent to nearly $55 billion, and the resale market generates more than $1 billion. Now, one former sneakerhead hopes to put a little soul back in the soles of homeless people and disadvantaged youth by gifting them a brand new or gently worn pair.
Watch the video above to see how Rikki Mendias, founder of the grassroots nonprofit Hav a Sole, uses his background in fashion photography and social media marketing to solicit sneaker donations to stock pop-up shops for his unique patrons.
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On Oct 27, 2016 Kristin Pedemonti wrote:
"This is their main transportation," thank you! thank you for sharing such a needed gift and understanding the need for dignity in the process. Well done! thank you for your heart and "sole" Hugs from my heart to yours!
kristin
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