Wooden Shoe is run by an all-volunteer worker collective that encourages community building and anti-capitalist activism.

[1] The Wooden Shoe has always been primarily political, created with the intention of consolidating published anarchist materials into one location and providing opportunities for community organizing.

[2] The shop volunteers its space to local organizations that align with its political goals of challenging systems of oppression.

[3] Events include poetry readings, educational discussions, workshops, author talks, and rock shows.

[3] The space also features a community board advertising local events such as book clubs and musical performances.