We used to buy the “Seconds” or “Irregulars” in Medford, MA at the factory. The sneakers has a minor manufacturing defect. They sold for $8.00 in the ‘70s.
No chance. My parents knew J.C. Penney sold a perfectly good tennis shoe for half the price of Chucks.
Now, if it was baseball-related my parents bought it without question. But for school, track, basketball, everyday? J.C. Penney sold a perfectly good tennis shoe for half the price of Chucks.
My prayers are with this young man and his family.