News & Events · Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Aaron's Birkenstock Store & Shoe Repair One Day Event

AARON’S BIRKENSTOCK STORE & SHOE REPAIR ANNOUNCES ONE DAY EVENT WITH SOLES4SOULS

Shoppers are invited to donate funds or bring their ‘gently worn’ shoes to participating location
 
Aaron’s Birkenstock Store & Shoe Repair, a leader in comfort footwear, is proud to announce a partnership with Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity.  On Saturday, April 10, Aaron’s Birkenstock in St. Peters, Missouri will be collecting donations, both monetary and of footwear, as part of their Birkenstock – Good For You and Mother Earth event. In return for your donation, Aaron’s Birkenstock is offering $15 off a pair of Birkenstock from Thursday, April 8th until Saturday, April 10th.  Soles4Souls RV that is crisscrossing the country will be on site for the event.

"Soles4Souls makes such a difference in the lives of so many and has really helped us to ensure we stay true to our core values. Health and wellness is important not only for our feet and body but also for our environment.  By helping to collect and distribute gently worn shoes we can continue to spread the message that healthy comfortable footwear leads to happiness and wellbeing." said Pat Hamilton, Owner of Aaron’s Birkestock.

Soles4Souls and Aaron’s Birkenstock Store will be collecting your gently worn footwear or monetary funds to ship to people in need, whether they are victims of natural disasters or subject to living in extreme poverty. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unused shoes lying in their closets. The charity can use each and every one of these pairs to make a tangible difference in someone's life.

For more information about store locations and details, please visit www.Aarons1.com.


About Birkenstock:
Birkenstock offers sandals, clogs, shoes and arch supports all based on their original contoured cork latex footbed.  Classic silhouettes in warm and comfortable colors are available in women’s, men’s and children’s styles. Birkenstock products are made in Germany, since 1774, and reflect their key values of health and wellness, quality craftsmanship and environmental sensibility. To locate a retailer or find out more visit www.birkenstockusa.com.