I never thought having a pair of shoes can have a big impact on life. From outta the box, thru crime and violence to finally feeling free.
Getting a pair of Cortez Shoes at a young age can first just seem to be a nice,cool pair of shoes.little did i know that it came with a price.Stepping ouuta the house I didn't know what to expect.
A life of being labeled for crime made it hard to have a social life,getting stopped by cops on a regular bases just for looking suspicious. It finally gave me reason to always carry an identification card. It makes you not even wanna kick it after dark
Death was also a common thing growing up,just for being labled as a gangmember. Losing alot of homies, young and old. Hearing how so many funerals are being planned. To going to car washes just to make it possible to bury loved ones.
It was too much to bare,to much to pay just for being in a gang,but worst of all,it was over a pair of shoes. So i got smart,put the Cortez shoes away, turning a new leaf. Finally chose to stop being a little boy and start being a man. Just know "Dont judge me if you havent walked in my shoes"- Lil Rob
