In an effort to help the healthcare workers who are on the front lines in the fight against the novel coronavirus, Crocs has announced that it will be donating pairs of its simple rubber shoes to healthcare workers in the United States until it runs out of stock. A spokesperson for the company said it is offering 10,000 new pairs of shoes on its website every day at 12 p.m. ET until stocks last. Workers are able to go to the website and claim a free pair, as long as the company hasn't reached the 10,000-pair limit for the day.


The first day that Crocs offered this charitable program was March 27 and the company was overwhelmed with requests in just a few hours. Crocs wrote on Instagram that they had over 400,000 people in line on that first day. With about 20,000 physicians practicing urgent care medicine alone, there are hundreds of thousands of doctors and nurses in hospitals and clinics who can benefit from a pair of free Crocs. While the company's website doesn't have a way to prevent consumers who are not healthcare workers from claiming a pair, they are keeping an eye on the potential issue and trusting that the public will leave the free shoes for the workers who need them most.


Andrew Rees, CEO of Crocs, has said that he got the idea for the donation program after speaking with healthcare workers, their facilities, and even their family members and friends.

"They have specifically asked for our shoes in an effort to provide ease on their feet, as well as ease of mind as they need the ability to easily clean up before they go home to their families," said Rees.

The reason why healthcare workers sport Crocs so often comes down to the material they are made of. Crocs are made of a molded polymer resin that feels and acts a lot like rubber. Not only does this material make the shoes comfortable to wear for long periods of time, but it makes them waterproof. Workers can also easily wash Crocs, which is a huge advantage in the COVID-19 crisis. The coronavirus is extremely contagious, attaching to a variety of different kinds of surfaces and then transmitting to patients.


In addition to the 10,000 pairs the company is donating every day to individual healthcare workers, Crocs has also said it is delivering about 100,000 pairs of shoes straight to hospitals and other facilities. To make the massive number of donations it aims to, Crocs has partnered with Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, and Rack Room Shoes. With all of these efforts, Rees hopes that the company's donations can help make a difference in healthcare workers' fight against the pandemic.

"The duration of our giveaway will depend on our level of inventory and the amount of requests we receive. These workers have our deepest respect, and we are humbled to be able to answer their call and provide whatever we can to help during this unprecedented time," said Rees.

KEEN footwear began donating 10% of all KEEN Garage Sales and KEEN footwear to fight Australian bushfires starting January 16. The promotion will run through January 21, 2019. The donated profits will help purchase more gear and rally more volunteer firefighters to put out the flames.
In addition to cash donations, the Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer gave 3,000 pairs of work boots to firefighters and volunteers. Employees designed special marsupial pouches to help soothe Australia's animal population. The custom-made marsupial pouches hope to provide comfort to animals displaced or hurt in the bushfires.


 Senior Director of KEEN Effect Chris Enlow describes the brand as value-led. The KEEN Effect is an ongoing initiative promising the sustainability of its products. KEEN uses environmentally preferred leather and PFC-free water repellent to manufacture its footwear. They also use natural probiotics to keep sandals, boots, and shoes sustainable and odor-free.
KEEN's environmental advocacy does not end there.
Since 2003, KEEN has donated over $18 million in footwear and cash to aid a wide variety of worthy causes, including the Youth Grant Program. The Conservation Alliance, Forest Park Conservancy, Leave No Trace, The European Outdoor Conservation Association, and Outdoor Afro are just a few of the partners KEEN works with to achieve its goals to give back and continue to promote worldwide environmental advocacy.



To combat the deadly Australian bushfires, KEEN teamed up with Phoenix Leisure Group (PLG), its Australian distributor. In New South Wales (NSW), the fires have ravaged over 3,000 homes. To date, 28 people have perished in the fires. The entirety of the country has felt the devastating effects of the blazes. Researchers estimate that as much as 80% of the world heritage Blue Mountains may have burned, destroying diverse, region-specific vegetation and threatening local wildlife.
With fires tearing through the country with no end in sight, many are asking what is to blame for the unrelenting blazes. Australia is world-famous for its hot, dry summers. Electricity matches the speed of light, traveling at 186,000 miles per second. Still, the dry heat and electrical sources alone are not to blame. The largest contributing factor year after year is climate change.



Climate change does not necessarily start the fires, but it the biggest reason they are difficult -- and sometimes nearly impossible -- to stop. Although the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) produces a report projecting the future security environment every two years, they have not been able to account for climate change's impacts as seen in Australia. Record-breaking droughts in Australia, coupled with dry lightning, create the perfect conditions for deadly bushfires to flourish.
Visit www.keenfootwear.com to make your purchase and do your part for Australian bushfire relief today.

Ladies, when was the last time your shoes did good, and we're not talking about them looking good on your feet. We love highlighting footwear brands that give back, and we're truly ecstatic to add another do-gooder shoe brand to our list. Today's Shoeography Shoe of the Day comes from M4D3 Shoes, a women's footwear brand that donates two books to a child in need through their nonprofit partner, First Book.....and it's pink, so you know we're already in love.

Today's shoe is the M4D3 Oceania Studded Loafer, a low cut update on their classic loafer which features a patent leather upper with contrasting patent trim (the black is tonal) adorned with studs, almond toe, elongated throat/tongue, and a 1" stacked Heel. Available in blush, white, and black, the Oceania can be yours for $140.00 each on www.m4d3shoes.com.

Since winter doesn't want to loosening the grip it has on us, I thought I'd take the time to feature a winter friendly boot that not only looks good but DOES good as well. Say hello to the Shane&Shawn Robin Wedge Boots. These leather and nylon knee-high boots feature a very stylish downtown silhouette, shirred shaft with edgy drawstring detail, and a stacked 4 1/2" wedge making them a perfect and very chic wintry weather boot.

They are currently a steal at $95.00 on Shane&Shawn, with 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this boot donated to the Reid Rizzo Foundation. The goal of this foundation is to provide financial assistance to those seeking to enhance their education, awareness and research relative to medical conditions that affect the cardiovascular system and support athletic organizations wishing to enhance the support structure provided for the athletes they service.

I love it when doing something you enjoy helps to save lives. I love shopping, especially for shoes and ladies, you can help save lives by purchasing this gorgeous wedge. That's right, buying this shoe will help save several lives affected by Multiple Sclerosis. How do you ask?

ShoeDazzle, the leading destination for personal styling online, where women get personalized monthly shoe, handbag, and jewelry recommendations by celebrity stylists, has partnered with the Nancy Davis Foundation and actress Garcelle Beauvais to release the exclusive "Ms. Glam" Wedge. This gorgeous wedge in Tangerine, 2012's Color of the Year, as well as the official color of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness, features high gloss faux-patent leather criss-cross straps, an approximate 6" heel with 1 1/2" platform and an on-trend silhouette perfect for summer. The shoe also aims to raise awareness for the official MS Awareness Month of May.

With each purchase of this shoe, which will be available May 14th, 100% of the profits will support MS research! What's more, for every new member who places an order between May 14 to June 14 on ShoeDazzle and enters the promo code "MSGLAM" at checkout, they will donate $5.00 to the Nancy Davis Foundation. Other orange products to benefit the cause and elevate public awareness about MS at http://shop.erasems.org/collections/may-campaign-collection.

ShoeDazzle created their “Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity” in 2009 and partnered with several celebrities including Kristen Bell, Carmen Electra, Kristin Chenoweth, Jennie Garth and Jenny McCarthy. Happy Shopping ladies, it's for a great cause.