Marshalls to auction celebrity shoes

Want to walk a mile in Big Papi's shoes? It may be possible, thank to an auction of celebrity footwear sponsored by the Marshalls retail chain to benefit domestic-violence shelters.

Red Sox slugger David "Big Papi" Ortiz is one of a gaggle of beautiful people who has agreed to donate autographed shoes to the auction, said Marshalls, an off-price apparel and home fashion chain operated by the TJX Cos. of Framingham.

If Ortiz's shoes are too large to fill, Marshalls is also auctioning off shoes from Madonna, Regis Philbin, and other near-greats too numerous to mention here.

According to Marshalls spokeswoman Amy Cafazzo, domestic violence prevention is an issue that Marshalls has supported for over a decade.

Consumers interested in bidding on shoes can learn more by visiting marshallsonline.com, the chain said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)