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The Moth Radio Hour: If the Shoe Fits

2022/3/1
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Sufian Zhmetov
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讲述人Edgar Ruiz Jr.回忆了12岁时在波多黎各与父亲一起买鞋的经历。当时他身高体壮，需要穿12码的鞋，在当地很难找到合适的鞋子。父亲带他去商场买鞋，他看中了一双耐克Air Force Ones，但父亲因为价格太贵而拒绝。最终父亲给他买了一双13.99美元的劣质Reebok仿制品，这让讲述人感到失望，认为父亲不爱他。然而，随着时间的推移，讲述人逐渐理解了父亲的经济困境，并开始珍惜这双丑陋的鞋子，因为它代表着父亲对他少有的关爱。多年后，讲述人已经长大成人，他带父亲去同一家商场，为他买了一双新的耐克鞋，弥补了儿时的遗憾，也加深了父子间的感情。

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Edgar Ruiz Jr.'s story about his relationship with his father, shaped by a pair of sneakers he bought during a summer visit to Puerto Rico, highlights how shoes can symbolize personal connections and self-discovery.

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In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Hosted by: Jenifer Hixon.

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Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.

Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.

Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.

Sufian Zhemetov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping.

Stacy Miller's new daughter needs new shoes.

Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.