Wear two different shoes on October 14 and help turn one small gesture into more empathy and understanding. Here you’ll find everything you need to take part.
Joining Mismatched Shoes Day is simple. Wear two different shoes on October 14, share your photo on social media and invite someone else to do the same.
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Choose any two shoes that don't match and wear them on October 14. At work, at school, at home or wherever the day takes you.
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Take a photo or video and share it on social media. Add #MismatchedShoesDayBE so your post becomes part of the wider campaign.
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Tag someone in your post and invite them to wear two different shoes too. They can then tag someone else and keep the chain moving.
For one afternoon, Brussels becomes the meeting place of Mismatched Shoes Day. Explore stories, activities and creative experiences brought to life by organisations working every day to make participation easier for everyone.
Move freely through the event, meet new people and discover different perspectives, all in an open, welcoming and accessible setting.
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Gare Maritime, Rue Picard 11 Brussels
Entry: free, but wear two different shoes 😉
There is no fixed route through the event. Move around at your own pace and take part in the moments that speak to you, as the afternoon builds towards one shared closing moment.
Listen to spoken word, short testimonies and personal stories.
Try an inclusive sports activity, creative workshop or interactive experience.
Step into a photo spot, capture your mismatched shoes and share your moment.
Enjoy music, artistic interventions, food and conversations throughout the event.
Want to get your organisation, school or community involved? Become a Mismatched Shoes Day partner and help bring the campaign to life.
Become a partnerPartner organisations across Belgium are organising their own activities for Mismatched Shoes Day. Discover what’s happening and find a way to join in.
Explore all activitiesHere you’ll find the most important information about taking part online and joining us in Brussels.
No. You can join Mismatched Shoes Day wherever you are. Simply wear two different shoes on October 14, share your moment if you like and invite someone else to take part too.
No. Wearing two different shoes is already a way to take part. Sharing a photo or video helps spread the message and encourages others to join, but it is not required.
That's entirely up to you. Share a photo or video of your mismatched shoes in whatever way feels right to you. Just remember to add #MismatchedShoesDayBE.
By tagging someone and inviting them to join, you help keep the chain moving. They can share their own mismatched shoes and pass the invitation on again. That way, we make empathy visible.
There are no strict rules. Any two shoes that do not normally belong together will do. Choose a pair that feels comfortable and safe to wear throughout the day.
Yes. Children and young people can join at home, at school or together with their family. When posting images online, always make sure the necessary permission has been given.
Absolutely. You can wear mismatched shoes together and share the moment as a group. For practical ideas and resources to involve more people, visit our partner page.
Yes, entry is completely free. Just wear your mismatched shoes.
No registration is needed. You can simply drop by during the event and explore the activities at your own pace.
Yes. The event will take place at Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis, a wheelchair-accessible venue with accessible toilets on site.
The location is easy to reach by public transport, with bicycle and car parking nearby. We want Mismatched Shoes Day to be open and welcoming to everyone.
If you have a specific accessibility need or question before the event, feel free to contact us at contact@mismatchedshoesday.be.
