# Socially Supportive Soles Bangs Shoes Provides Aid to Those in Need With Every Pair Purchased By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-11 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangs-shoes References: [shopwithmeaning.org](http://shopwithmeaning.org/2012/10/bangs-shoes/) & [bangsshoes](http://www.bangsshoes.com) [Socially conscious clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-and-the-salvation-army) is a fantastic way to help those who are affected by disaster and Bangs Shoes takes such an endeavor to the next level. While other companies do an excellent job at providing shoes to those who need them, Bangs Shoes takes a different approach and donates funds to the less fortunate or disaster-stricken. Each differently colored pair donates to a different humanitarian project: red is for disaster relief, khaki is to help combat hunger, green is for developing third-world areas and blue is to help provide clean drinking water to those without it. Available in high and low tops, Bangs Shoes are a fashion-forward way to help those who need assistance most and increase awareness of issues that require action. **Contact Information** Bangs [website](http://www.bangsshoes.com/) Bangs on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/standonissues) Bangs on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BangsShoes) Bangs on [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/BangsShoes) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Socially Conscious Shoes:** Using shoe sales to fund humanitarian aid projects for disaster relief, hunger, and water access presents opportunities to tap into socially and environmentally impactful initiatives. - **Fashion-forward Philanthropy:** Integrating a charitable mission into one’s brand can optimize customer engagement and sales opportunities while bringing awareness to important issues. - **Cause-related Marketing:** Aligning with charitable causes not only meets societal expectations for corporate social responsibility but also presents opportunities to establish brand identity and cultivate loyal customers ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can establish themselves as champions of humanitarian and environmental causes through strategic partnerships and mission-driven branding. - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Nonprofits specializing in disaster relief, hunger, and water access can explore potential partnerships with footwear brands to increase public awareness and funding opportunities for their initiatives. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can incorporate cause-related marketing and philanthropic initiatives into their brand strategy, providing opportunities for increased customer engagement and socially-conscious consumption trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soles4souls-canada.md) - [Brand-Led Endangered Animal Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-program.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Homeless-Supporting Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toques-from-the-heart.md) - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md) - [Footwear-Branded Heart Health Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-your-heart.md) - [Charitable Pink Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-pink-slide.md) - [Hurricane Relief Swimwear Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldie-swimwears-campaign.md) - [Dynamic Neutral-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanuk-1.md)