Bonus February Idea: Give back to others in our community!

 Join Stan’s Shoes in taking care of our community’s “soles” throughout Greater Milwaukee, by participating in their annual Share-A-Pair Shoe Drive Saturday, February 1 through Friday, February 28, 2025.  

Drop off new or gently used shoes, sneakers, and boots for men, women, and kids as well as new socks at any Stan’s Shoes’ Share-A-Pair collection bins located at:

• Stan’s Shoes in Brookfield at The Plaza at 17155 W. Bluemound Road
• Stan’s Shoes in Glendale across from Bayshore Mall at 505 W. Silver Spring Drive
• Stan’s Shoes in Greenfield in the Layton Plaza at 7405 W. Layton Avenue

Business hours for all locations are:

• Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

This year, donated shoes, sneakers, boots, and new socks for men, women, and kids will be distributed locally to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission/Joy House, Hope House, Sojourner Family Peace Center, Repairers of the Breach homeless day shelter in Milwaukee, and Father Gene’s HELP Center in West Allis. The remainder of the shoes will be given to Soles4Souls, a global not-for-profit organization that distributes shoes to impoverished people in over 125 countries around the world.

According to Megan Sajdak, Marketing Director for Stan’s Shoes, “Those donating and shopping at our stores will also be able to help these deserving Milwaukee nonprofits we are partnering with by rounding up their purchase. Also, as our way of thanking those who donate to Stan’s Shoes’ Share-A-Pair Shoe Drive, everyone donating will receive $10 off their next regular-price shoe or handbag purchase through March 5th, 2025, at any Stan’s Shoes location.”

Sajdak adds that “Stan’s Facebook and Instagram will also be showcasing these local nonprofits throughout the month of February for people to get to know the great work that they do in our community. We have outstanding organizations in Milwaukee that do amazing work. This is a great time to give back and learn about the resources available here in the Milwaukee area.”

Since its inception 19 years ago, Stan’s Shoes’ annual Share-A-Pair Shoe Drive has collected more than 370,000 new and gently-used pairs of shoes from Greater Milwaukee residents. For more information on the Share-A-Pair Shoe Drive, visit https://stansshoes.com/pages/share-a-pair-shoe-drive.

Stan’s Shoes is more than just a shoe store; it’s a place where every step matters and where your footwear journey begins. Stan’s Shoes curated collection of shoes offers high-quality styles from the most respected brands from around the world.  Stan’s helps make your mark on the world.  Stan’s Shoes promise is simple: you’ll find shoes you love and some you didn’t know you were looking for. 

Since its inception in 1950, Stan’s Bootery Inc. now formally named Midwest Shoe Merchants, has reliably sourced stylish and comfortable footwear for the greater Milwaukee area. Today, under the stewardship of its third-generation family owners, it is recognized as one of the nation’s top independent shoe retailers.  With seven Midwest brick-and-mortar locations under four distinct retail brands – Stan’s Shoes, Goodmiles Running Company, The Vionic Store Milwaukee, and Waxberg’s Walk Shoppe in Niles, IL, and a thriving, national e-commerce business, Midwest Shoe Merchants proudly serves a diverse clientele from all walks of life.  

Learn more about the family’s sister store in Brookfield, Goodmiles Running Shoes, and 3 reasons to visit.