The Crisis Centre representative Brendon Green and event co-ordinator

Well what do you think of that headline? It's not exactly one that you read every single day could it be? "Men Walk miles in Rearfoot Shoes". However, I'm able to promise you, it isn't a late April Fool spoof. It's true. Yesterday (2nd April) was the inaugural event of “ Walk miles In her Shoes; when 35 men in Palestine, donned a pair of brightly coloured high heel shoes to boost money for that Crisis Centre of Anderson and Cherokee Counties.

 The aim of walk ended up being to send out a very public message that domestic violence shouldn't be tolerated within their community. The Anderson County Sherriff who had been one of 35 men to undertake the walk in stilettos, explained the importance of raising awareness against domestic violence saying that there is;too much against ladies and children” and also the walk symbolised “men's support against domestic violence”. The Sherriff also admitted although the walk had been fun it had also been rather painful.

 According to the Palestine Herald Press, the 35 men were accompanied on their quest by 100 supporters who walked the mile together. Different placards were carried including;I'm man enough just to walk in her own shoes crampon mercurial; as well as the rather amusing; At least I did not need to

 But even if the mile have been completed, it had not been quite over. Some men were brave or should that be foolish enough to risk life and limb and complete one hundred yard dash within their high heel shoes. Girls this is something no sane person would recommend. Fortunately the boys seem to have emerged unscathed with the winner David Rayner IV taking home a $100. Even though some clearly found the entire experience rather painful, there have been no reports of broken bones.

 The total amount raised to date is $9,000 dollars, though everyone is expecting that to rise as money was still coming in. You have to salute these men, who have been ready to look foolish to raise an issue that blights a wide variety of communities. The Crisis Centre representative Brendon Green and event co-ordinator was delighted using the success of the event saying “I'm looking forward to carrying this out the coming year.”

 Hopefully next year much more men will participate in and perhaps other communities will look towards them and choose to carry an identical event. And lest anyone forget, although domestic violence is basically perpetuated against women and children, there are also some men who also suffer.

 As for the men who taken part in the event, there was the compensation of a free foot massage by local massage therapists. And think, if they are game enough to take part again next year, a minimum of they know just a little concerning how to walk in high heels chaussure de foot pas cher!