I didn't know prison shoes were a thing. Fascinating how objects can be charged with meaning or emotion due to their provenance and their history. I've never been one to let go of old shoes easily in general, much less such a storied pair, so this is something I can relate to.
I'm curious if they are still a thing. These shoes were made so well. The prisoners must have been making them to learn a skill as well as to supply shoes to the prison. I've got a hunch that it's cheaper to buy shoes now. I don't know. But, yeah, the source of an object certainly colors it and defines it. They will always be prison shoes to me.
Great story. I like the up-and-down the guy on the keg line gives you.
Yeah, I wasn't faking anyone out, even with the legit shoes.
I didn't know prison shoes were a thing. Fascinating how objects can be charged with meaning or emotion due to their provenance and their history. I've never been one to let go of old shoes easily in general, much less such a storied pair, so this is something I can relate to.
I'm curious if they are still a thing. These shoes were made so well. The prisoners must have been making them to learn a skill as well as to supply shoes to the prison. I've got a hunch that it's cheaper to buy shoes now. I don't know. But, yeah, the source of an object certainly colors it and defines it. They will always be prison shoes to me.