Shoe Donations

What Actually Happens After You Donate Your Sneakers

Mar 5, 2025 1 min read

When you donate something, it is fair to want to know where it goes. At ProjectKix we believe transparency is part of trust, so here is the honest, step-by-step journey your sneakers take after you send them in.

Step 1: Collection

Your sneakers travel in a prepaid bag from your nearest FedEx location to us. Whether they came from a single closet or a company-wide drive, every pair is gathered together for the next step.

Step 2: Sorting and reuse

Wearable pairs are prioritized for reuse so they keep being worn rather than discarded. This is the heart of the circular model: extending the life of footwear that still has plenty of miles left.

Step 3: Funding the mission

  • The process generates funding that supports adaptive sports and partner charities.
  • Corporate and community partners can direct support to a chosen cause.
  • Waste is kept out of landfills throughout.

Step 4: Real-world impact

The end result is not abstract. It shows up as equipment, access, and opportunity for athletes, and as a measurable reduction in footwear waste. Ready to start? You can donate shoes in just a few minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell the donated sneakers?

The model keeps wearable footwear in circulation and turns it into funding that supports adaptive sports and partner causes.

Can I track the impact of my donation?

Partners running drives receive support to measure results. Individual pairs join the larger collective impact.

What if some of my pairs are not reusable?

Send what is wearable. Pairs past their life are handled responsibly rather than simply thrown away.

Ready to turn sneakers into impact?

Whether you have one pair or a whole community, there is a simple way to help.