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Cleatskins Partners with Soles4Souls for Haitian Relief Efforts
Shoe Accessory Company to Donate More Than 80,000 Pairs of Rubber-Soled Shoe Reinforcements to Haiti Earthquake Victims
Encinitas, Calif. – Soles4Souls and Cleatskins, makers of revolutionary footwear accessories, have partnered to provide 80,000 of the compression-molded rubber skins to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Soles4Souls donation vans will deliver the Cleatskins, which were designed to protect both cleats and the athletes who wear them. For earthquake survivors and volunteers in Haiti, Cleatskins will be used to cover the bottom of shoes, to help reinforce damaged and worn-out footwear. The contribution is part of an industry-wide relief effort mounted by Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls has committed more than 1.3 million pairs of shoes to the devastated area since January.
Soles4Souls has partnered with other organizations on the ground in Haiti to transport and distribute the aid. More than 150,000 pairs of shoes have already been distributed in Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, we cannot forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We are grateful to our good friends at Cleatskins for their support. This generous donation will enable us to provide these essential items to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from January’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage, and essential items such as shoes.
“We are thankful to be able to help Soles4Souls with their Haiti relief efforts,” said Rick Kay, president and co-founder of Cleatskins, “It is important to us as individuals and as a team to provide any help we can offer, and we feel fortunate to be able to donate such essential items.”
To learn more about Cleatskins, please visit www.Cleatskins.com.
About Cleatskins™
Launched in 2008, Cleatskins are a revolutionary accessory designed to slip over cleated shoes and quickly and conveniently take athletes from the field to the street. Cleatskins are crafted from SKINTEK™ rubber, a flexible formulation of compression molded rubber, and is offered in a variety of bold colors. Developed by former college athlete and father of three, Rick Kay, with his wife Marianne, this must-have footwear innovation is available in youth and adult sizes and is designed to meet the needs of today’s pro athletes and sports-minded families active in soccer, baseball, football, golf and other sports. Please visit www.Cleatskins.com for more information.
