100% of Profits Support LA Homeless Students
The limited edition AD Sneaks Fresh Flows are designed by Andrew Dutton (@ad__sneaks on Instagram). All profits will be donated to The Giving Spirit (thegivingspirit.org), a nonprofit organization supporting LA’s homeless population. Profits from this collaboration will provide direct, tangible aid (survival + learning supply backpacks) to homeless students within the LAUSD school system.
Limited Quantity
Only 100 Large & 100 Medium 5-packs will be available on 11/12. These will go fast, so grab yours to help us make a difference in the lives of LA’s homeless students.
Unique AD Sneaks Design
The maroon color is inspired by Andrew Dutton’s school colors and the Fresh Flows feature an exclusive “Inspire > Impress” graphic – a motivational message Andy shares with his students.
Help Homeless Students
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Every purchase directly supports The Giving Spirit and their mission to provide backpacks and survival kits to Los Angeles’ homeless population. With over 20,000 homeless children in the LAUSD school system, the work of The Giving Spirit is more critical than ever. Your purchase will directly fund their Winter Outreach program, which delivers aid to students in need during the holiday season.
Partnering with Andy Dutton to Give Back
Andrew Dutton (@ad__sneaks on Instagram) is a dedicated teacher and influencer and has partnered with The Kingsland Shoe Project to raise awareness and funds for a cause close to his heart. Together, we hope to inspire others to support The Giving Spirit and other local non-profit organizations that provide direct, critical aid to less fortunate communities.
Note from Andy:
‘I’m very excited to partner with The Kingsland Shoe Project on this cool project! Being able to give back to youth is something very important to me as a teacher. The proceeds from this could have gone directly into our pockets, but we wanted to make it more than that. We are excited to donate 100% of the proceeds to help LA Students experiencing homelessness.’
FAQs
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
Do I need shoe trees for all of my shoes?
Using shoe trees can significantly extend the life of your shoes. Shoe trees, like Fresh Flows, are especially beneficial for leather shoes, boots, and athletic sneakers. These materials tend to absorb moisture and lose shape over time. However, all closed-toe shoes can benefit from use of shoe trees to allow sweat and moisture to properly dry and prevent creasing.
What are the benefits of using shoe trees?
Shoe trees help maintain shoes, boots, and sneakers by allowing shoes to dry for 8-12 hours around a supportive internal structure. Below are the main benefits of using shoe
trees:
1. Shape Retention: Shoe trees help your shoes retain their original structure, preventing unsightly creases and warping of materials. This is especially important for leather shoes that can lose their shape without proper support during the 8-12 hour drying time after use.
2. Moisture control: Fresh Flow Shoe Trees provide an open, sturdy structure under the toebox, midfoot, vamp, and tongue to allow shoes to naturally dry while the materials are fully supported by our strong, extra-wide internal framework. This helps eliminate sweat and prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria and mold, keeping shoes fresh and dry.
3. Odor Control: Our open framework helps neutralize unpleasant shoe odor from growing bacteria and mold during the drying process, leaving your footwear smelling fresh and clean.
4. Increased Lifespan: By preventing moisture buildup, creases, warping, and structural damage, shoe trees like Fresh Flows can significantly extend the lifespan of your shoes, saving you money over time.
How often should I use shoe trees?
High quality shoe trees should be used whenever you are not wearing your shoes, especially immediately after wears. This allows the shoes to dry out and retain their shape consistently as shoe materials can dry in a warped, creased state if not supported with a size-specific internal framework. Continuous moisture prevention and shape retention will keep your footwear looking and smelling the best for a long time.
What size shoe tree do I need?
It's essential to choose a shoe tree that matches the size of your shoes. One-size-fits-all shoe trees often push up on the toebox materials and back on the heel to appear to actively remove creasing; however, these shoe trees stretch out materials and warp the original shoe structure – causing more creasing and wear over time. Fresh Flow Shoe Trees at The Kingsland Shoe Project come in various sizes: Medium (6.5-9.5 US men, 8-11 women), Large (10-13 US men, 11.5-14.5 women, and XL (13.5-16 US men, 15-17.7 women) to provide the perfect fit for your shoes.
What is the difference between cedar and plastic shoe trees?
Cedar shoe trees absorb moisture and odors, whereas plastic shoe trees do not. However, cedar shoe trees are heavy, have breakable components that wear down over
time, and are cumbersome to use. Cedar shoe trees can also damage other shoes if they are set on top of them with their heavy wood and metal materials.