All the kids were wearing their Reebok Pumps, LA Gear pumps, Nike Airs, Air Jordans, etc while I was sporting the latest K-Mart brand and got teased (My elementary school was nicknamed by the rest of the schools as the snob school). In order to convince my mom to stop buying me cheap shoes, I used to wear the shit out of them, drag my feet while riding my bike, etc so they would fall apart faster. I was so happy to get my Reebok 360 Hi Jams, even though they weren't pumps, they at least were name brand. It wasn't long after that I realized name brands aren't helping me fit in any better and my friends are spoiled dicks. Found a new crew and let out my inner nerd.
