#NationalShoeTheWorldDay

[rabbitcruiser]

National Shoe The World Day

We celebrate National Shoe The World Day every year on March 15. The day sheds light on the importance of footwear and the need for quality footwear for millions of people worldwide who can’t afford or don’t have access to it. Did you know that nearly one billion people on Earth don’t have shoes, or their footwear is inadequate? Despite difficult terrains and climates, these people walk barefoot or with poor-quality footwear. The good news is that we can all do something about it by donating, sponsoring, or gifting shoes to those who don’t have them.

History of National Shoe The World Day

Food, shelter, and clothes are the basic needs of every human in this world. However, one such necessity that millions of people worldwide struggle to get is good quality footwear. From walking barefoot on hard, warm surfaces to walking in slippery, muddy jungles, many people don’t have access to footwear.

Walking without protection or barefoot can even lead to a lifetime of problems, including pain, injury, cuts, sores, infections, parasites, e.t.c. Moreover, apart from the health issues, people can get banned from schools and other business places for not wearing them, and this issue is exactly what National Shoe The World Day addresses. We might be blessed to have several pairs of shoes in our closets, but few are lucky enough to have one pair of shoes even though they are much too big for them.

National Shoe The World Day was created by the United Indigenous People in Fontana, California, inspired by Donald Zsemonadi in March 2014. Since then, people worldwide have participated in this event and helped ‘shoe’ those struggling without good quality or no footwear. For some of us, shoes might not be such a big thing to talk about and celebrate, but good shoes are still a dream for some in underdeveloped communities. So, let’s raise awareness about the importance of good shoes and act to help those in need.

National Shoe The World Day timeline

1550 B.C.

Areni-1 Shoe

A 5,500-year-old boat-shaped flat open shoe made from leather is found in a cave in Armenia.

476 A.D.

Rise of New Footwear Trends

New shoes of different types and colors begin to appear in Central Europe.

1800s

The Synthetic Method of Coloring

English chemist, William Henry Perkin, invents the first synthetic method of coloring leather and fabric called aniline dyeing to dye shoes.

2014

The Origin of National Shoe The World Day

The United Indigenous people in Fontana create National Shoe The World Day.

National Shoe The World Day FAQs

Why is proper footwear important?

Wearing proper footwear can prevent damage and injury to your feet and protect your feet in the long term.

Can used shoes be donated?

Yes, as long as you ensure that they are in good condition and properly cleaned, you can donate them.

What to do with unwanted shoes?

You can either send them to recycling centers, donate them to a charity shop, or you can even do some crafts on them and re-use them!

How to Observe National Shoe The World Day

Change your footwear: Many health issues could arise from wearing low-quality or no footwear. If you’re dealing with any of those, it's time to change your footwear!

Donate shoes: The best way to celebrate National Shoe The World Day is by donating shoes to those who need footwear in your world.

Share your story: If you’ve seen someone suffer without proper footwear or have personal experience, you can share your story on social media and create awareness.

5 Facts About Footwear We Bet You Didn’t Know

Shoes can be medical: Shoes can help correct posture in diabetic infections and many foot-related problems like Charcot's Foot.

Sneakers are really sneakers: Sneakers got their name because the soles make no sound.

The number is 19: It is estimated that American women own 19 pairs of shoes on average.

$660,000 shoes: The red ruby shoes from the movie, “The Wizard of Oz” sold for $660,000.

Men came first: The first people to wear heels were men in the 10th century.

Why National Shoe The World Day is Important

It is a much-needed initiative: National Shoe The World Day is a meaningful initiative that aims to put shoes on the feet of people who suffer without them.

Shoes are more important than we think: This day reminds us that shoes or any other footwear, in general, are more than just some status symbol; they are essential commodities in today’s world.

People need to know this: It is crucial to raise awareness of how wearing shoes is necessary for people and how not wearing them can cause infections and injuries. National Shoe The World Day helps educate people about this.

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[alrederedmixedmedia]

Alredered Celebrates National Shoe The World Day to-day.

#NationalShoeTheWorldDay

Each day, over 500 million children, teens, and adults do not have a pair of shoes to wear. Despite the terrain and the climate, they walk barefoot everywhere. Their daily struggle is one we cannot begin to imagine. Living daily without protection on your feet can lead to a lifetime of problems including pain, injury, cuts, sores, infections, parasites. Schools and businesses ban students and customers without shoes. We attach stigmas to people who do not have proper footwear, too. Life without footwear also affects their health, education, and financial well-being. One issue leads to another, creating a never-ending cycle.

[rladopts]

Last week I was very sick 😷 and I could not post on @instagram for a couple of days. I am getting better. I am taking it #onedayatatime ⌚ Thank God for my amazing hubby for taking care of me! Love 💗 you so much Honey! 😍 We love #potatochips! On #march14 it was #nationalpotatochipday We definitely celebrate that day every day! Also #nationalchildrenscraftday was also celebrated on #march14th. I loved making #jewelry in class when I was a kid. So much fun! #funtimes😎 On #march15 it was #nationalshoetheworldday 👞 Love ❤ this #shoequote On #march16 it was #nationalquiltingday. I love ❤ #quilts. They are so beautiful! This quilt I use every night 🌙 when I go to sleep at night. My favorite thing in the whole wide world 🌎! This week is also both #nationaleverythingyouthinkiswrongday and #nationaleverythingyoudoisrightday. I found this #quote With everything going on with this world especially what happened in #newzeland🇳🇿 we need to make better choices in our lives. #dontthink #justdoit. #praysfornewzealand 🙏 #robandlauraadopts 👼 You know the #drill. #👍 #😊😎 (at Staten Island, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvInSX6hui_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rnbcg1w38icc

[allthingsgreengreenliving]

Visit @soles4souls to donate shoes. National Shoe The World Day is a day created to bring awareness, to everyone across the nation, of the incredible need to help those people around the world that do not have shoes to wear and then to take action in helping. . In the mean time clean your own shoes with toxic free cleaning supplies. Help protect the environment & your home from toxins. DM me for details. Or check out my link in bio. . . . . . #NationalShoeTheWorldDay #shoes #cleanyourshoes #toxicfreeliving #greencleaningtips #cleanproducts #ecofriendlyliving #theelitesuite #stylishshoes #footwear #shoecare #paintthesuitegeen #safehaven #crunchymamas #safehaven #safehavenshenanigans #wfhmom #allthingsgreenliving #earthwarrior #allthingsgreen #whatsonyourfeet (at Santa Maria, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCWXVpj5L1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z5p2hnsc53h2

[grid-style99]

Today is #nationalshoetheworldday and I have been grateful to have shoes on my feet. However, there are many who have little to no sources or supplies to have what they need. About 500 million children, teens and adults all around the world are walking barefoot in their daily life as we speak. Not only does this make it difficult to get through rough terrain but it can also cause cuts and sores eventually leading to infections and diseases. Today I made a donation to @soles4souls who has donated over 35 million pairs of shoes across 127 countries. Just one dollar will provide a pair of shoes to someone who needs it more than you know. Lets help wear out poverty. —————————————— #mensfashion #men #menfashion #mensstyle #mens #menswear #mensweardaily #menstyle #mensfashionpost #menslook #menwithclass #mensfashionreview #styleformen #orlandofashionblogger #orlbloggers #orlandoblogger #orlandofashion #otownbloggersquad #soles4souls #shoes #endpoverty #give #grateful #sneakers #soles (at Orlando, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvB6259nRkF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m8sv4fwsmjef

[doodlest-blog1]

Shoe the World Day...with leprechaun shoes. #nationalshoetheworldday #shoetheworld #shoes #leprechaun #lunchboxnapkinsbydad https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBy4aqn8Zi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qpcwjkdc5ksg

[norcalnews]

While @tvcody may or may not be enjoying his Pie on #PiDay He does return to @GoodDaySac Wednesday. Good Evening @GoodDaySac fans it's time for Cody to return and you may want to head to the rooftops and enjoy some Ice Cream with the Weather he will be serving up tomorrow on #NationalShoeTheWorldDay. Wednesday is Dishin with Tina and that means this week Tina takes us to Lola's Lounge 9085 Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove, CA 916.685.5652 in the 9am. So please tune in 430a-10a for all your Wednesday fun.

[bombshellwhimsblogger]

[pipskay]

Happy #nationalshoetheworldday✨🌍👣 Happy #nationalpearsheleneday Happy #nationaleverythingyouthinkiswrongday and Happy #nationalkansasday (at San Antonio, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/pipskay/p/BvCLhwNleRR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1659dkm0p17f7

[rabbitcruiser]

National Shoe The World Day 

National Shoe The World Day is observed annually on March 15th.

Each day over 500 million children, teens and adults around the world do not have a pair of shoes to wear, and despite the terrain and the climate, they have to walk barefoot everywhere. It is a struggle each day that we cannot begin to imagine.  Having to live a daily life without protection on your feet can lead to a lifetime of problems including pain, injury, cuts, sores, infections, parasites, banning from schools and other places and the list goes on.

It is sad to say that we will call this lucky, but there are a few that are fortunate enough to have one pair of shoes even though they are much too big for them.  This way, their shoes will last for many years, as they grow, and they are only allowed to be worn for very special occasions.  In other cases, they may have one pair of shoes that are too small and tight for them (they will make them work) but to have a pair at all is a luxury.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Visit Soles4Souls to donate shoes. National Shoe The World Day is a day created to bring awareness, to everyone across the nation, of the incredible need to help those people around the world that do not have shoes to wear and then to take action in helping.

HISTORY

National Shoe The World Day was inspired by Donald Zsemonadi and the United Indigenous People in Fontana, California in March of 2014.

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[violasbabygirl]

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[listofnationaldays]

Happy National Shoe The World Day! #listofnationaldays #nationaldays #nationalshoetheworldday #instagood #love

[rladopts]

Last week I was very sick 😷 and I could not post on @instagram for a couple of days. I am getting better. I am taking it #onedayatatime ⌚ Thank God for my amazing hubby for taking care of me! Love 💗 you so much Honey! 😍 We love #potatochips! On #march14 it was #nationalpotatochipday We definitely celebrate that day every day! Also #nationalchildrenscraftday was also celebrated on #march14th. I loved making #jewelry in class when I was a kid. So much fun! #funtimes😎 On #march15 it was #nationalshoetheworldday 👞 Love ❤ this #shoequote On #march16 it was #nationalquiltingday. I love ❤ #quilts. They are so beautiful! This quilt I use every night 🌙 when I go to sleep at night. My favorite thing in the whole wide world 🌎! This week is also both #nationaleverythingyouthinkiswrongday and #nationaleverythingyoudoisrightday. I found this #quote With everything going on with this world especially what happened in #newzeland🇳🇿 we need to make better choices in our lives. #dontthink #justdoit. #praysfornewzealand 🙏 #robandlauraadopts 👼 You know the #drill. #👍 #😊😎 (at Staten Island, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvInSX6hui_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5k11w1wuzgbj

[jamieroxxartist]

Today, Mar 15, 2021 is #NationalShoeTheWorldDay!

(https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-shoe-the-world-day-march-15/)

*Each day, over 500 million children, teens and adults around the world do not have a pair of shoes to wear, and despite the terrain and the climate, they have to walk barefoot everywhere. It is a struggle each day that we cannot begin to imagine. Having to live a daily life without protection on your feet can lead to a lifetime of problems including pain, injury, cuts, sores, infections, parasites. Schools and business ban students and customers without shoes. A stigma becomes attached who do not have proper footwear effecting their health, education and financial well being. One issue leads to another, creating a never ending cycle.

[jamieroxx]

Today, Mar 15, 2019 is National Shoe the World Day! (https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-shoe-the-world-day-march-15/) #NationalShoeTheWorldDay *Each day, over 500 million children, teens and adults around the world do not have a pair of shoes to wear, and despite the terrain and the climate, they have to walk barefoot everywhere. It is a struggle each day that we cannot begin to imagine. Having to live a daily life without protection on your feet can lead to a lifetime of problems including pain, injury, cuts, sores, infections, parasites. Schools and business ban students and customers without shoes. A stigma becomes attached who do not have proper footwear effecting their health, education and financial well being. One issue leads to another, creating a never ending cycle.

[thespoonieandherbooks]

NATIONAL SHOE THE WORLD DAY – March 15   HOW TO OBSERVE Visit Soles4Souls to donate shoes. National Shoe The World Day is a day created to bring awareness, to everyone across the nation, of the incredible need to help those people around the world that do not have shoes to wear and then to take action in helping. Use #NationalShoeTheWorldDay to post on social media.  

http://www.spoonsnbooks.com/2018/03/natl-shoe-world-day.html