Why A Giant Pair Of Nike Sneakers Made Me Cry In A Shoe Store

I’ve never been one to turn on the tears at will, but since becoming a mother they just sneak up on me sometimes. It could be my son reading a poem in front of the class or my oldest helping a friend, or yes, even a sappy TV commercial that cues the waterworks.

But I really didn’t think it would happen in a shoe store. Nike, to be specific.

I started buying Nikes for my wild boys several years ago. I’m not into name brands, but I realized how much longer these particular shoes seemed to last...