Like Father, Like Son...

I recently had to purchase basketball shoes for Marshall. That purchase brought up memories of my days playing basketball. When I was a freshman, I needed shoes for the upcoming season and dad told me that he would give me $60 towards my shoe purchase. A brand new place called the Sports Castle opened in downtown Kansas City. Dad and I made the trip from Harrisonville to the Sports Castle, during their grand opening, to shop for shoes. I purchased a pair of white and grey Nike basketball shoes for $60. I wanted the Jordan's but decided that spending an extra $30 was not necessary.

As many of you know, I am an expert deal finder when it comes to shopping. When Marshall was little (toddler) I was able to find him Jordan's for the same price as cheap Wal-Mart shoes. I saved his Jordan's (about 10 pair) and they are now on a shelf in the basement. He likes to go down and look at his shoes from when he was little. We discuss the different styles and he is very aware that Michael Jordan was the greatest to ever have played the game.

This year, I told Marshall I would spend up to $40 on his basketball shoes. He was very patient and looked online, in stores, at the Nike outlet, and Adidas outlet. Marshall wanted Jordan's but realized that the odds of him finding a pair at his $40 "allowance" was going to be difficult. He did not give up in his search and lady luck smiled at him! His shoes are pictured below...they were purchased for $39.99!

Sterling