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9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift
Stephen Curry is an NBA star who, according to his coach, is not only a great player but “an equally impressive human being [as well].” This week, a 9-year-old from Napa, California, decided to write the NBA star a letter – she wanted to get a pair of Under Armour’s ‘Stephen Curry’ shoes for her new hoops season, but could not find any online. 9-year-old Riley was frustrated that the new Curry 5 sneakers were only available in boy’s and men’s sizes. Naturally, the girl decided to take her problem straight to the top. (Facebook cover image: Sydel Curry Lee)
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This week, NBA star Stephen Curry received a letter from a 9-year-old basketball player
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The girl was concerned about not being able to find her favorite shoes in girls’ sizes
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“My daughter’s letter to Steph Curry. Her way of attempting to make a difference. Proud of her”
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Riley Morrison’s father decided to put up his daughter’s letter online, stating that it’s “her way of attempting to make a difference.” In the letter, Riley explained that she and her dad were disappointed to find that Under Armour is selling the Curry 5 basketball shoes specifically to boys. Riley’s letter then continues, “I know you support girl athletes because you have two daughters and you host an all-girls basketball camp.” And, she adds, “I hope you can work with Under Armour to change this, because girls want to rock the Curry 5s, too.”
The letter from the young basketball player wasn’t left unnoticed – Stephen Curry wrote her back and posted his response on Twitter
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Curry wrote her back, saying that “Unfortunately we have labeled smaller sizes ‘boys’ on the website and we are correcting this NOW.” But that wasn’t all – the NBA star stated that he would be sending Riley “a pair of Curry 5’s”. He also mentioned that he is planning something special on Women’s Day and is hoping that the 9-year-old could celebrate together with him in Oakland.
Riley’s father thanked Curry for making his daughter happy
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Since Thursday, the issue with boys’ and girls’ sizes on the Under Armour website has been fixed
Image credits: Under Armour
Now, the Curry sneakers are indeed available in the girls’ section. If this story taught us anything, is that you’re never too young be a social activist!
People really enjoyed seeing such a kind gesture from Steph Curry
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Night Owl 6 years ago
I don't like it that shoes, especially sneakers, get labeled for girls/women and for boys/men when the differences in male and female sneakers (of the same maker etc.) are often only in color and size. As far as I know feet of males and females when their of the same size don't differentiate that much. It's just a marketing strategy to sell more.
Shari H 6 years ago
I always wore "boys" hi-tops when I was a teen because I did not like the look of "girly" shoes. It drove my Mom nuts, but she went with it. The fit was exactly the same, just had to find the size that worked.
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Stille20 6 years ago
I'm not against dropping gender from clothing and focusing more on fit and style. I think the girl could just have bought boys shoes, but having them labeled grade school is a great idea.
Trisha Dragon 6 years ago
The issue is accessibility as well. If you're looking for girls shoes you're looking for girls shoes. Even if the shoe is the same the size isn't. I wear chucks. Mens 6 womens 7. Same EXACT shoe 99% of the time (they are literally considered unisex). Converse makes HUNDREDS of styles and brand versions. I don't want to hop through 20000 hoops to get my damn shoes so I use size and filter to lower my hoop jumping to something manageable. By not listing in the girl section girls may not see the kicks, so they can't buy them. Availability is its own form of inclusion. See *we no bake homo cakes* to learn more. Inclusion makes for a better world. Basketball kicks is not a big stretch.
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Stina Kolling 6 years ago
Love it when celebrities make good on their responsibility to use their money & influence to put positivity into the world!
Night Owl 6 years ago
I don't like it that shoes, especially sneakers, get labeled for girls/women and for boys/men when the differences in male and female sneakers (of the same maker etc.) are often only in color and size. As far as I know feet of males and females when their of the same size don't differentiate that much. It's just a marketing strategy to sell more.
Shari H 6 years ago
I always wore "boys" hi-tops when I was a teen because I did not like the look of "girly" shoes. It drove my Mom nuts, but she went with it. The fit was exactly the same, just had to find the size that worked.
Load More Replies... Stille20 6 years ago
I'm not against dropping gender from clothing and focusing more on fit and style. I think the girl could just have bought boys shoes, but having them labeled grade school is a great idea.
Trisha Dragon 6 years ago
The issue is accessibility as well. If you're looking for girls shoes you're looking for girls shoes. Even if the shoe is the same the size isn't. I wear chucks. Mens 6 womens 7. Same EXACT shoe 99% of the time (they are literally considered unisex). Converse makes HUNDREDS of styles and brand versions. I don't want to hop through 20000 hoops to get my damn shoes so I use size and filter to lower my hoop jumping to something manageable. By not listing in the girl section girls may not see the kicks, so they can't buy them. Availability is its own form of inclusion. See *we no bake homo cakes* to learn more. Inclusion makes for a better world. Basketball kicks is not a big stretch.
Load More Replies... Stina Kolling 6 years ago
Love it when celebrities make good on their responsibility to use their money & influence to put positivity into the world!
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