Lifting Soles and Souls in Our Community
I find vintage and high quality used men's dress shoes and restore them. I then gift these to people in my community. While still imperfect, a little time, care, and love can be transformative for shoes... and people.
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The Charlotte Shoe Man
I am your neighbor, Adam S. Brooks. I find vintage and high quality used men's dress shoes and restore them. I then gift these to people in my communities of Charlotte (#CLT), North Carolina and Santa Cruz, California. While still imperfect, a little time, care, and love can be transformative for shoes... and people. It's my way to love others as Christ has loved me. No pressure or guarantees, just sweat equity and the manly smell of leather and shoe polish.
How much do the shoes cost?
There is no cost for the shoes that I offer as they are my free unfettered gift to you. Any neighbor (rich, poor, or between) may receive this gift. Those with specific needs or hardship may be given priority. I appreciate offers of payment yet will respectfully decline.
What's the catch?
What's the catch? Faith working by love. The two greatest commandments are to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." and "Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:36-40 NIV) Even small intentional acts of love make positive change. I encourage you pay it forward in your own way and in your own time. Be a generous blessing to someone else. Fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23)
How do I receive a pair?
If you would appreciate a nice pair of shoes, have a specific need, or know someone who would benefit from this, first check the online catalog. Details on available and gifted pairs are there. If you do not find an pair that fits, please contact me. Once a pair to meet your specific needs is found, we will reconnect.
Serving neighbors and community.
Neighbor, let me bless you as Christ has me. It's just a small expression of appreciation, but may these shoes bless your next steps with Him. Note that in serving neighbors, I look to our local community. We will meet in-person to ensure that they fit. Recipients may receive one pair. I do not mail gifted shoes. I may offer a brief prayer to the person as we conclude.
