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Van's, Grog Shop Create Custom Sneakers, Shirts

The Van's Foot the Bill initiative helps small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cleveland artist Jake Kelly helped the Grog Shop design its custom Van's.
Cleveland artist Jake Kelly helped the Grog Shop design its custom Van's. (Grog Shop)

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Vans Customs has partnered with Cleveland Heights' Grog Shop to help the concert venue weather the storm of COVID-19.

Vans' Foot the Bill program partners with small businesses, allowing them to design their own shoes and T-shirts, using their logos or designs. Net proceeds of the products then go to support those businesses.

The Grog Shop worked with long-time collaborator and artist Jake Kelly to design their shoes and T-shirts. The concert venue will have a limited release of 1,000 pairs of shoes and 250 T-shirts for sale through the program.

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"I am so excited to be a part of the Vans Foot the Bill initiative. Not only will their generous donation help the club sustain while we wait for our doors to fully open, but who wouldn't want to have a pair of custom Grog Shop Vans shoes?" said Kathy Blackman, the Grog Shop's owner.

The Grog Shop's custom shoes and T-shirts can be purchased through the Van's Foot the Bill website.

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