Knock Offs - Edgar Ruiz Jr Photoby Peter Cooper

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“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

Knock Offs

by Edgar Ruiz Jr

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

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If the Shoe Fits

Original Air Date

Feb 22, 2022

Location

New York City, New York

Recorded

Jun 30, 2021

Duration

10:34

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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.