• How We Give Back

  • Washington Shoe Company Wear a Big Smile

  • Providing Footwear And Creating Smiles For People In Need

     

    After leading Washington Shoe Company to its 125th year anniversary, Rob Moehring and his two sons, Mark and Karl, wanted to make an impact to celebrate this milestone, so they launched the Wear A Big Smile Foundation. Spearheaded by the foundation's president, Mark Moehring, creating smiles is exactly what they do.

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    Together, they pursued a common passion of helping people with the goal of giving back to the community. They know a good pair of shoes can go a long way for someone in need.

  • 2016

    WABS Foundation Established

    34,400+

    Pairs of boots donated

    2,600+

    Raincoats donated

    26

    Organization Partners and growing

  • Seattle Union Gospel Mission
    Make A Wish Foundation Washington Shoe Partner
    Seattle Children's
    Lydia Place
    Kent School District Washington Shoe Company Partner

  • "I've been forever changed by running this great foundation and have truly been blessed to meet such wonderful people. I'll never forget one kindergarten student who showed up at school wearing a pair of duct tape sandals in October. I see the impact and joy that people feel when receiving a new pair of boots." 

     

    - Mark Moehring, President of Wear A Big Smile Foundation

  • Wear A Big Smile Events Gallery

    Photos from our adventures giving back

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    Washington Shoe Company Wear A Big Smile

  • Our Commitment to Sustainability

    Something We Take Very Seriously in the Pacific Northwest

  • Making Our Efforts

     

    Washington Shoe Company makes a continuous effort to lessen our environmental impact. At our corporate office in Kent, our Going Green Committee keeps track of and implements new ways to ensure our office and distribution center stay GREEN.

    • We recycle paper, plastic, glass, cans, batteries, packing materials, metal, ink cartridges, and even staples
    • We make our own compost and use compostable options for disposable cutlery
    • We utilize "green printing" techniques to reduce ink and paper wasting
    • Energy efficient lights in our office
    • We are part of the community Adopt-a-Street program and participate in litter pickups
    • Single boot samples are donated to children’s organizations and reused for “boot planters” or other craft activities

  • Green Tracking

    Here's Some Metrics For How We're Measuring Our Environmental Impact Since July 2020

    100.5

    Pounds of litter picked up in Adopt-A-Street Program

    9,712

    Gallons of water consumed from our water cooler

  • Adopt-A-Street Cleanup Gallery

    We are proud to have a section of road we maintain through the City of Kent’s adopt-a-street program. Removing litter improves safety and the appearance of the community, and also prevents pollution from entering drainage systems and waterways.

  • Frontline Worker Discounts

    Our family of brands offers discounts to front line works.

    Check out our websites to take advantage of these discounts!

  • Western Chief Rainboots
    Chooka Women's Rain Boots
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