Buy a product, give a product to someone in need. You’ve seen it before. But have you seen: buy a product, provide a recyclable loan for entrepreneurs around the world? Introducing BANGS Shoes. Founded by 29-year old Hannah Davis, BANGS business model is inspired by the old adage ‘teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’ They donate 20% of their net profits to their non-profit partner KIVA who gives recyclable loans to those starting businesses all around the globe. So far BANGS’ loans have helped 512 people in 60 countries, including the US.
“It’s so important to us to be able to help someone start their own business,” Davis said of their mission statement. “It allows them to be in control of their own development and successfully grow their business, impacting not only their own life, but their community as well.”
BANGS sells three styles of shoes in eight different colors, primarily to the 16-24 year old age group. Their newest offering is the Blue Ridge Parkway High Tops, created with the environment in mind Davis envisions her adventure-ready users to be exploring:
Inspired by the Asheville, North Carolina section of the longest linear park in the United States, BANGS Shoes’ Blue Ridge Parkway High Tops remind us that every single MOMENT should be captured for max positive experience! Whether you’re a nature-loving-mountain-climber, urban-dwelling-sidewalk-stepper, or beach-bumming-sand-meanderer, the BRP Hightops can transport you AND your passion.
So lace up! Get out! #liveBANGS you go getter!
Adventure BANGS have a heavy canvas body with vulcanized rubber sole and toe cap. Aluminum front lace up eyelets. They also feature additional foot bed and arch support and a reinforced heel counter.
> uni-sex
> improved comfort, durability
> updated branding for ultimate sleekness
> ready for Adventure
