If the Shoe Fits - Edgar Ruiz Jr Photoby Peter Cooper

“Back in the summer of 1992, I was 12 years old living with my mom in the Bronx. She decided she was going to send me back to Puerto Rico to live with my dad for the entire summer.”

Photo by Peter Cooper

If the Shoe Fits

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 3/1/2022

In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person's shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.

Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.  

Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.

Sufian Zhemetov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping. 

Stacy Miller's new daughter needs new shoes.  

Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.


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Stories in this Episode

10:34
Knock Offs

by Edgar Ruiz Jr

Edgar Ruiz Jr. needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.

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10:44
Shoestring Budget

by Satori Shakoor

Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn't really want the job.  

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04:45
Shoeless in the City

by Isabelle Raphael

Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.

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05:33
American Shoes and Jesus

by Sufian Zhemukhov

Sufian Zhemukhov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping. 

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03:27
Snow Day

by Stacey Miller

Stacy Miller's new daughter needs new shoes.  

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06:58
Chinatown Sneakerhead

by Munjen Ng

Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.

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Extras From This Episode

If the Shoe Fits Extras

Edgar Ruiz Jr

Edgar Ruiz Jr And His Father When Edgar Was 13

Edgar and his father when Edgar was 13.

Edgar Sons 1St Pair Of Nikes  His Favorite Color Is Red

Edgar's son's first pair of Nikes. His favorite color is red.

A Recent Photo Of Edgar And His Father

A recent photo of Edgar and his father.

Satori Shakoor

Satori  Shakoor

Satori Shakoor.

Satori In Her Leopard Print Pumps

Satori in her leopard print pumps.

Stacey Miller

Stacey Miller And Her Daughter Bella

Stacey Miller and her daughter Bella.

Stacey And Bella In Their Tiaras

Stacey and Bella in their tiaras.

Sufian Zhemukhov

Sufian Zhemukhov And Margarita Rozenfeld

Sufian Zhemukhov and Margarita Rozenfeld

Sufian Playing Guitar

Sufian playing guitar.

Sufian And Charles King

Sufian and Charles King

Munjen Ng

Munjen Ng On The Right And Evan

Munjen Ng (on the right) and Evan.

Mun And Pro Skater Bob Burnquist

Munjen and pro skater Bob Burnquist.

Soldiers Testing Out The Muns New Military Design

Soldiers testing out Munjen's new military design.

P3 Mun Testing Footwear At Camp Pendleton

Munjen testing footwear at Camp Pendleton.