Soles4Souls, the organization committed to turning shoes and clothing into opportunity around the world, has reached a donation milestone of 11 million pairs of shoes through its partnership with DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse parent company, Designer Brands Inc.

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“Soles4Souls is continually inspired by the incredible passion Designer Brands and their customers show in helping provide shoes to those who need them most,” said Buddy Teaster, Soles4Souls chief executive officer and president. “Their support has been instrumental in the impact we’ve achieved as an organization, and we deeply appreciate the generosity of our partners and their amazing customers.”

DSW began its partnership with Soles4Souls in 2006 donating millions of shoes to people in need while also supporting sustainability efforts through shoe repurposing and redistribution programs. The 11 million pairs donation milestone equates to one pair of shoes donated to Soles4Souls for every five pairs of shoes sold at DSW.

“Giving back is at the heart of what we do, and partnering with Soles4Souls allows us to make a real difference in the world,” said Amy Jo Donohew, Designer Brands EVP and chief human resources officer. “Thanks to the generosity of our customers and the dedication of our team, we’re able to support communities around the world in a meaningful way and extend the lifecycle of shoes in the process.”

This Valentine’s Day, DSW invites customers to “Give Shoes, Give Love” in support of its partnership with Soles4Souls. By donating new or gently used shoes, shoppers can help provide footwear to those in need, spreading love in a meaningful way. Soles4Souls shoe donations are accepted at any of Designer Brands’ more than 600 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Co. stores across North America. These donations from customers and partners like Designer Brands Inc. support the four main programs of the Soles4Souls mission: 4Opportunity, 4EveryKid, 4ThePlanet and 4Relief.

About Soles4Souls

Soles4Souls creates opportunities for people through shoes and clothing. Our programs, 4Opportunity, 4Relief, 4EveryKid and 4ThePlanet, aim to make a positive difference on the planet and in people's economic, educational, physical, and psychosocial well-being. Since 2006, more than 103 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing have helped create opportunities for people across 139 countries. Soles4Souls is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with Regional Donation Centers and warehouse locations around the world. Visit soles4souls.org for more information.

About Designer Brands

Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry through a mission of being shoe-obsessed. With a diversified, world-class portfolio of coveted brands, including Crown Vintage, Hush Puppies, Jessica Simpson, Keds, Kelly & Katie, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Topo Athletic, Vince Camuto and others, Designer Brands designs and produces on-trend footwear and accessories for all of life's occasions delivered to the consumer through a robust direct-to-consumer omni-channel infrastructure and powerful national wholesale distribution. Powered by a billion-dollar digital commerce business across multiple domains and 675 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Co., and Rubino stores in North America, Designer Brands delivers current, in-line footwear and accessories from the largest national brands in the industry and holds leading market share positions in key product categories across Women's, Men's and Kids'. Designer Brands also distributes its brands internationally through select wholesale and distributor relationships while also leveraging design and sourcing expertise to build private label products for national retailers. Designer Brands is committed to being a difference maker in the world and the footwear industry. By leading with our corporate values of We Belong and We Do What’s Right, Designer Brands supports the global community and the health of the planet by donating more than eleven million pairs of shoes to the global non-profit Soles4Souls since 2018. To learn more, visit www.designerbrands.com.

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