Sole Plus

sole plus is a high school footwear design competition that was founded on the quote by pablo picasso, “art washes away from the [sole] the dust of everyday life.” the soles of our shoes collect dust and dirt from places traveled in the same way that our souls collect dust through life’s trials. the sole plus design competition metaphorically washes the dust and dirt from the souls of our young artists by providing them with an avenue of expression. sole plus literally washes away the dust and dirt from the soles of our shoe recipients by providing a needed pair of shoes to replace old ones. the sole plus shoe design contest is more that art creation. it is a competition whose aim is to create a unique fusion of artistic expression and social activism for young artists and designers. it is a unique and focused program that gives today’s youth a boisterous voice to bring awareness to the artist’s chosen cause. the contest provides young designers with the opportunity to use their artist