Guy in striped shirt: “There I was, passed out on the beach, when these people came up and started witnessing to me. The next thing I knew, I was wearing these shoes . . . “
So many styles to choose from! There’s the “Many Names of Jesus” lo-top (in pink!) Or what about the “Walking on Water” (Fear not. I come in purple)? Or maybe, like the guy in the striped shirt, you’ve had a hard spring break in Daytona, and you’re feeling a little prostrated after a long night of Parcheesi. Put on those “Strength” hi-tops in red, purple, blue or brown, and step out in faith.
Because, uh, these shoes were (flipping through Bible) made for walking . . . it’s got to say that somewhere . . .
My teenager says she wants some of these. [Rating: 47/100]
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