Famous Footwear kicked off the Mind Body Sole Tour featuring Ali Vincent, the first female winner of the NBC show, “The Biggest Loser,”* and author of “Believe It. Be It.” During the tour, Ali will make special appearances at Famous Footwear stores where she will meet shoppers, sign autographs, provide fitness tips, share her personal health success story and discuss the importance of how toning and fitness footwear can help consumers take the first step to incorporating health and wellness into their lives.

“Ali’s inspiring message of the positive effects of fitness for people from all walks of life and fitness levels closely aligns with Famous Footwear’s commitment to help more families get moving and experience the benefits of an active lifestyle.  We offer toning footwear for men and women from brands consumers trust, and at prices that can fit a variety of budgets,” said Famous Footwear’s Senior Vice President-Marketing Will Smith.

As part of the tour, Ali will visit local children’s hospitals in every Mind Body Sole tour stop city with nearly $15,000 worth of shoes from Famous Footwear to surprise nurses, the often unsung heroes of the medical field who spend long days on their feet. 

“The Mind Body Sole tour with Famous Footwear gives me a chance to meet with people, hear their stories, and have the opportunity to share mine,” said Vincent. “This tour is not just about weight loss, but overall well being and empowering those who may not always put themselves first. Ill also be posting on my Facebook page and sending Tweets throughout the tour so more people can be part of it.”

Ali’s first tour stop was Spokane, Wash. on May 1.  The Mind Body Sole Tour locations and dates include:

    * New York – May 8
    * Madison, Wis. – May 12
    * Tucson, Ariz. – May 18
    * Phoenix – May 22
    * Philadelphia – May 29
    * Washington, D.C. – June 3
    * Salt Lake City – June 9
    * Tampa, Fla. – June 12
    * Atlanta – June 19
    * Seattle – June 23
    * Colorado Springs, Colo. – June 26
    * Lincoln, Neb. – June 30
    * Kansas City, Mo. – July 3
    * Houston – July 7
    * San Diego – July 10
    * Las Vegas – July 17
    * Albany, N.Y. – July 24
    * Columbus, Ohio – July 28
    * Los Angeles – July 31