It’s that time of year again – hundreds of men, high heels, cold beer and a good cause. The 3rd Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Charlotte charity walk for Safe Alliance is taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9am.

Gentlemen strut during the 2014 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (photo credit: Ally Frazier) - #thesavageway

Gentlemen strut during the 2014 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (photo credit: Ally Frazier) – #thesavageway

Walking a mile in high heels is more than just a fashion statement. For the participants of this charity walk, it is about men raising awareness to stop gender violence and rape.

To quote Charlotte’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ® flyer, “In spirit of the old saying “you can’t understand someone’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes,” Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ® literally asks men to walk a mile in women’s high heeled shoes. The event is a playful and fun opportunity for men to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes and effects of sexualized violence.”

The 2014 event saw 130 walkers and raised over $27,000 for Safe Alliance! It was an incredible community event!

The 2014 crowd gathered at NoDa Brewing Company (photo credit: Ally Frazier) - #thesavageway

The 2014 crowd gathered at NoDa Brewing Company (photo credit: Ally Frazier) – #thesavageway

Photo from the 2014 Walk a Mile Event (photo credit: Ally Frazier) - #thesavageway

Photo from the 2014 Walk a Mile Event (photo credit: Ally Frazier) – #thesavageway

Photo from the 2014 Walk a Mile Event (photo credit: Ally Frazier) - #thesavageway

Photo from the 2014 Walk a Mile Event (photo credit: Ally Frazier) – #thesavageway

Let the walk begin! 2014 Walk a Mile participants (photo credit: Ally Frazier) - #thesavageway

Let the walk begin! 2014 Walk a Mile participants (photo credit: Ally Frazier) – #thesavageway

As in year’s past, the event will take place at NoDa Brewing Company at their location on North Davidson Street. Men and women are invited to walk an actual mile in heels, or just come out and show support.

All proceeds from the 2015 walk will directly benefit Safe Alliance. Cost is $25 for Men and $10 for Ladies. Day-of Registration opens at 9am and all participants will take the streets beginning at 10am. The route takes the men (and women) left out of NoDa Brewing, up North Davidson Street to Heist Brewery. Participants will then cross the street and head back down North Davidson toward the brewery – a mile in all!

Noda Brewing Company hosts the official after-party so stick around and congratulate the participants for walking/running in those heels and relax with a nice beverage. The awards ceremony is definitely worth staying around for!

The 2014 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes winners! (photo credit: Ally Frazier) - #thesavageway

The 2014 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes winners! (photo credit: Ally Frazier) – #thesavageway

Concerned about walking in heels? Click here for a nice tutorial.

Walk a Mile In Her Shoes
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9am
Location: NoDa Brewing Company
Register: Here