Your feet have to be comfortable and safe during a pandemic and performance sock brand Feetures has partnered with Fleet Feet to do their part by donating up to 20,000 pairs of free socks to medical professionals in select regions throughout the United States. The Buy One, Gift One program went into effect early this month and will run until every pair has been donated.
The partnership came about after Feetures CEO and founder Hugh Gaither and Fleet Feet president and CEO Joey Pointer discussed how their two companies could engage their running tribe to help at a national level during this COVID-19 crisis. Thus the Buy One, Gift One program was created.
Building off of Fleet Feet’s charitable arm, Do the Run Thing, they came up with a program that would support both medical professionals on the frontline and Fleet Feet stores who, like almost all small and locally owned businesses, have had to drastically alter operations over the past month. Through the Buy One, Gift One program, customers can place Feetures sock orders for curbside pick-up at their local Fleet Feet store and Feetures will match their purchase with a donation to medical professionals in select regions, up to 20,000 pairs.
“We recognize that one of the main activities people are able to pursue while social distancing is running,” states Joe Gaither, VP–marketing at Feetures. “We have a long history of working with retailers to donate and distribute socks to those in need. Our hope is that by working with Fleet Feet, we can show appreciation for healthcare workers on the frontlines while also helping people run and support their local running store in a safe way.”
“As husband to a critical care pediatrician, I have first-hand insight into the bravery and selflessness of the medical community,” adds Pointer. “I’m thankful for Feetures’ generosity in partnering with Fleet Feet on something meaningful that both provides comfort to those on the frontlines and helps our communities and stores do what they do best – work together on acts
The Buy One, Gift One program is available at participating Fleet Feet locations through curbside pick-up only. Visit fleetfeet.com or Feetures.com for more information.
