High school hallways can be cruel. For one boy who had been quietly enduring bullying, each day felt like a battle. Then, a classmate named Tay surprised him by asking his shoe size. He thought nothing of it—until the next day.
In front of a crowd in the gym, Tay pulled out a brand-new box of retro Jordan 1s and handed them to him. Confused, he asked why. Tay simply replied, “I heard people have been bullying you, so I wanted to get you these to make you feel better.”
Tears filled his eyes as he hugged Tay, overwhelmed by a kindness he didn’t expect. That simple act of generosity didn’t just give him shoes—it gave him dignity, comfort, and proof that compassion exists even in the hardest places.