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Sole Mate

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Tread patterns for four different types of shoes as seen in Sole Mate partner-matching activity

Sole Mate

Fun partner-matching activity to form quick & random pairs.

  • Fun
  • Quick
  • Random
  • Celebrates diversity
  • Readily-accessible prop

Partner-Matching Activity

This super-quick exercise creates random partnerships through shoe sole comparison that removes social pressure and builds connections between group members. Sole Mate is essentially a fun partner-matching activity that helps facilitators create balanced partnerships without favouritism while encouraging natural mingling and interaction as group members discover similarities with others.

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Original post October 2017, last updated October 2025.

BY Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author & Speaker

Comments (1)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    Fun way of grouping or pairing partners. Have used it on occasion & works well.

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