It is time to dig through your closet and bring in the shoes you no longer wear. During the back to school season last year, all 700 of our store locations nationwide helped collect over 85,000 pairs of gently used shoes for donation to Soles4Souls. These shoes were then distributed to people in need across the United States and in many countries abroad.

While the used shoe collection program and partnership with Soles4Souls was a huge success, Finish Line still wants to do more. This year, we've set a goal to collect 100,000 pairs for Soles4Souls, and we'll be donating $1 per pair collected

up to this amount to assist the charity with shipping fees and other related expenses. We've also added a new shoe donation component through a partnership with Samaritan's Feet. A $5 donation in stores or at FinishLine.com will buy a pair of Samaritan's Feet shoes for someone in need. That means we're giving customers yet another way to help the nearly 300 million shoeless people worldwide.

We hope you'll do your part by cleaning out your closet, or donating your extra change. Either way, your generosity will allow someone to take a step in a new direction. This season, make Finish Line your Sole Destination.