Hi Jean,
My boyfriend’s becoming a sneaker enthusiast in his mid-thirties, which is surprising, given his lack of interest in this subculture up until this point. For his birthday, I really wanted to get him some super-rare deadstock Jordans, but I just didn’t have the money. This is shameful, but I bought a fake pair and found someone to customize the shoes so they look like the real thing. He loves the sneakers, but I’ve been feeling really guilty about lying. Should I tell him the truth? Also, the fact that he can’t tell the difference suggests to me that he needs to study the culture more, and sort of justifies me copping a fake pair. After all, if he can’t tell, why should I pay three hundred–plus dollars for a pair of shoes that cost two dollars to make? Am I being petty or practical?
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