Mile in a Soldier's Shoes is an annual Ruck March hosted by Kappa Sigma's Theta Nu Chapter at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. In partnership with Pride Slides, all proceeds from the event go to providing shoes and socks for veterans and their families. Socks are the number one most requested item in homeless shelters, and everyone deserves a comfortable and reliable pair of shoes.

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Our military heroes put it all on the line and push their bodies, minds, and spirits to the limit each day in service to their country. Soldiers are subjected to harsh conditions, routinely marching miles on end in uncomfortable combat boots carrying rucksacks weighing upwards of 80 pounds. Each step a soldier takes is challenging and brutal. The participants of Mile in a Soldier's Shoes put themselves "in a soldier's shoes" in observance of these conditions to understand what it is like to be a soldier for a day by throwing on a ruck weighing 40 pounds (just half of what our heroes may have on their backs) and securing sponsorships from the community to contribute a donation per mile for the participant of their choice. Fixed-amount donations are also accepted. Participants then march/walk/run as long and far as they can to raise money to provide shoes for veterans. They sacrificed their comfort in combat boots for our freedom, so we in turn spend a day in discomfort to provide a comfortable pair of shoes to help get them back on their feet after serving our country. Mile in a Soldier's Shoes takes place at Ashland University each Spring but may spread to other areas as well. The event is open to the community. If you would like to sponsor a participant or participate yourself, please reach out to the chapter directly. Thank you for your support!