A 14-year-old boy has struggled for years to find shoes that fit his size 23 feet. Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal heard about his ordeal and reached out.
O’Neal has a shoe deal with Reebok, and the company sent Eric five pairs of size 22 shoes originally created for the former NBA star.
Other national footwear brands, including Under Armour and Puma, heard about Eric’s issues and plan to get him custom-made shoes. “I’ve never seen my son smile so big,” said Rebecca Kilburn, Eric’s mom, to Hometown Life. “It’s tough to get a smile from a teen, but he is over the moon thrilled and blown away with options for shoes.”
Eric’s story has helped other kids struggling to find larger shoes that fit their feet through a Facebook page called Big Shoe Network. The page, created by Eric’s mom, helps connect families struggling to find shoes for their kids.Most Read
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