As a young Mr. Orlopp, growing up in what might be charitably described as sub-middle class housing, I did not have access to any higher-end shoes. While I was always fascinated with shoes, I used to wear what were called Bobos. This term was a euphemism for the cheapest type of shoe you could buy. (They even had a jingle that went "Bobos they make your feet feel fine! Bobos they cost a dollar ninety-nine!"). As you well know from years of experience in the American educational system, certain kids will often taunt you for your cheap footwear.
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