2026 414 Shoe Launch: Box Building + Packing

Description

*Confidential** Please do not share details regarding this product publicly.

As you may have heard, Visit Milwaukee is partnering with Eric "Shake" James, Adidas & Summerfest to launch a 414 Shoe, an adidas Samba called the "View Finder".

Volunteer at the Baird Center to assist with this exciting project by:

  • Assisting with building 5,000 custom 414 shoeboxes

  • Adding a Milwaukee-themed postcard to the box

  • Clipping the completed boxes

  • Sizing & organizing the shoeboxes for ease of distribution

Please note: the shifts later in the week are subject to change based on how much progress is made on Monday & Tuesday. 

More on the design:

The design inspired by aerial views of Milwaukee’s north and south sides. The sneaker features a city map-wrapped upper with labeled neighborhoods, while the tongue transforms into a functional viewfinder with its clear window detail. The Three Stripes, tongue, laces, and heel tab are dressed in deep blue, while the upper carries a cream tone in reference to Milwaukee’s “Cream City” nickname. Beaded moccasin detailing on the heel tab nods to the Indigenous communities that are part of the city's cultural fabric. 

*Confidential** Please do not share details regarding this product publicly.


Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon Hall D, Baird Center - North Building
405 W. Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI  53203

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Mon Apr 6, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 12:00pm CT
3.00 hours 7 of 10
Mon Apr 6, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 4:00pm CT
3.00 hours 7 of 10
Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 12:00pm CT
3.00 hours 8 of 10
Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 4:00pm CT
3.00 hours 10 of 10
Wed Apr 8, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 12:00pm CT
3.00 hours 10 of 10
Wed Apr 8, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 4:00pm CT
3.00 hours 4 of 5
Thu Apr 9, 2026 @ 9:00am
to 12:00pm CT
3.00 hours 10 of 10