The contest , which was founded in 1975 as a sporting good store promotion and is now sponsored by the manufacturer of anti - foot odor products , pits children from around the nation who have won state - level competitions for the generally cruddy condition of their footwear 此项比赛开始于1975年，是一家体育用品商店举行的推广活动，现在由一家防脚臭产品生产商赞助支持。全国的孩子首先带着自己的破鞋参加州际比赛，优胜者再参加全国决赛。
