Meet The Leaders Of Barefoot

• Hobbies: Baking (passion), crocheting, reading novels

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• Passion for Baking: Love experimenting with new recipes and methods

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• Best Memory: Being voted vice-captain and joining the student council

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• Favourite Sport: Football – fun and competitive

• Barefoot Project: A great way to give back helping those in need with footwear

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• Best Shoes Owned: New Balance sneakers & Birkenstocks – versatile and comfortable

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• If I Were a Shoe: The most comfortable, hugging the feet perfectly

• Hobbies & Interests:  Playing basketball, learning chess, interested in physics

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• Best Memory:  Watching my favorite cricket players in a semi-final live

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• Favourite Sport:  Basketball

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• Reason for Joining Project:  To build my portfolio and help those in need

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• Why This Project Matters:  Witnessed students in Africa walking barefoot for kilometers; want to help people in India access shoes for essentials like water and education

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• Best Shoes Owned:  Basketball shoes – very comfortable

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• If I Were a Shoe: I’d have unique, cool laces different from the original ones

• Hobbies & Interests: Singing, drawing, playing Minecraft & Genshin Impact

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• Why She Loves Art & Music: Reminds her of childhood classes, grants freedom of thought.

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• Reason for Joining Project: Wants to use her experience to help others.

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• Personal Connection: Overcame gadget addiction, hopes to guide other kids.

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• Why This Project Matters: Helps kids stop procrastinating by providing solutions without judgment

• Hobbies & Interests: Athlete, loves dancing, learning Bharatanatyam for 10 years.

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• Best Memory: Getting a younger sibling

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• Favourite Sports: Tennis & football; played in school team & local tournaments

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• Reason for Joining Project: Believes shoes are a basic necessity and wants to help provide them

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• Best Shoes Owned: Puma sneakers

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• If I Were a Shoe: I’d be a trail runner, as I love adventures like hiking

• Hobbies: Dancing – a joyful and expressive activity.

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• Passions: Playing the piano, reading, and singing

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• Best Memory: Family vacation to Europe

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• Favorite Sports: Basketball & volleyball – love the teamwork and enthusiasm

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• Reason for Joining Project: Helping those in need by providing proper footwear

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• Why This Project Matters: Everyone deserves a basic standard of life; those with resources should help others

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• Best Shoes Owned: Purple Skechers – versatile and super comfortable

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• If I Were a Shoe: Shiny heels – elegant and graceful

• Hobbies: Playing basketball

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• Interest: Physics

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• Best Memory: Watching my favorite cricket players in a semi-final live

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• Favorite Sport: Basketball; currently learning chess

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• Reason for Joining Project: To build my portfolio

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• Why This Project Matters: Witnessed students in Africa walking barefoot for kilometers; want to help people in India access shoes for essential travel

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• Best Shoes Owned: Basketball shoes – very comfortable

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• If I Were a Shoe: I’d have unique, cool laces different from the original ones

• Best Memory: Trekking in Kotagiri, rewarded with a beautiful sunset after a 2-hour hike

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• Importance of Shoes: Trekking shoes provided grip and support, allowing me to enjoy the journey

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• Why This Project Matters: Many people lack proper footwear; donating unused shoes can make a big difference

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• Favorite Sport: Football – playing since childhood, passionate about football boots

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• Personal Contribution: Donating old football boots to help kids pursue their dreams or enjoy the game

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• Goal: Ensure everyone has access to proper footwear and encourage others to contribute

• Hobby: Practicing Taekwondo

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• Passion: Empowering young girls in STEM and making science accessible

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• Best Memory: Winning first place at the Thailand Open International Taekwondo Championship

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• Favorite Sport: Taekwondo – challenges me physically and mentally

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• Reason for Joining Project: To create a positive impact and raise awareness

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• Why This Project Matters: Addresses social inequalities and provides basic necessities

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• Best Shoes Owned: Durable white Taekwondo training shoes – my companion through practice

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• If I Were a Shoe: I’d be running shoes – reliable, resilient, and always moving forward

• Hobbies: Baking and dancing

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• Passion: Baking—I own a home bakery, and bringing joy through my creations motivates me

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• Best Memory: Performing in Bangkok with my team, dancing purely for the joy of it

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• Favorite Sports: Squash and kho-kho

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• Why This Project: To help those in need and make a positive community impact

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• Why Necessary: Shoes are a basic need, and lack of access affects health and daily life

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• Best Shoes: White Onitsuka shoes with black and gold stripes—versatile and stylish

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• If I Were a Shoe: A classic pair of Converse —casual, timeless, and full of personality

• Hobbies: Baking, singing, and collecting shoes

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• Favorite Sports: Basketball and working out at the gym

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• Passion: Basketball, with hopes to pursue it further

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• Best Memory: Quality time with family and friends

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• Why This Project: To help the less fortunate while combining my love for sneakers

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• Why Necessary: Shoes are a necessity, and lacking them can be a safety hazard

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• Best Pair of Shoes: Jordan Spizike Lows

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• If I Were a Shoe: Jordan 1—sleek, stylish, and a classic