Instead of throwing out the old shoes that are cluttering your closet, bring them to Niketown ub Waikiki between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. today and take part in the 3rd Annual Nike Reuse-A-Shoe campaign.

Donating shoes today is a triple bonus: The recycled shoes will be made into sports fields and equipment for keiki; donating the shoes means less trash heading to the landfill; Nike will be giving discounts on new shoes to those who donate to the Reuse-A-Shoe campaign.

"Our goal is 30,000 pairs of shoes this year," says Mona Wood, project coordinator for the campaign.

Schools collecting the most shoes and delivering them today will win a Nike Equipment Package.

Also today, there is a public "Creative Kicks" contest for turning an old athletic shoe into a work of art. Creations will be accepted before noon, and three winners will be selected for various age divisions. Winners will win a new pair of Nike shoes from Niketown.

Free parking is offered in the Niketown garage, and there is a drop-off area on Kalaimoku Street next to Niketown for those wanting to donate but who don't have time to drop in.

For more information, visit www.Nikereuseashoe.com or call 983-5804.