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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

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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)

This week, NBA star Stephen Curry received a letter from a 9-year-old basketball player

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

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The girl was concerned about not being able to find her favorite shoes in girls’ sizes

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

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“My daughter’s letter to Steph Curry. Her way of attempting to make a difference. Proud of her”

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

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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

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

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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

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

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Since Thursday, the issue with boys’ and girls’ sizes on the Under Armour website has been fixed

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

Image credits: Under Armour

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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

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

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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

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

9-Year-Old Girl Writes A Letter To NBA Star Steph Curry Complaining His Shoes Are Only For Boys, He Responds With A Gift

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Neringa Utaraitė

Neringa is a proud writer at Bored Panda who used to study English and French linguistics. Although she has many different interests, she's particularly drawn to covering stories about pop culture as well as history. While not at the office, this Panda enjoys creepy movies, poetry, photography and learning how to play the piano.

Neringa is a proud writer at Bored Panda who used to study English and French linguistics. Although she has many different interests, she's particularly drawn to covering stories about pop culture as well as history. While not at the office, this Panda enjoys creepy movies, poetry, photography and learning how to play the piano.

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Night Owl 5 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.

33points

Shari H 5 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.

17points

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earringnut 5 years ago

In much of the world that is the case, but in my home country of the U.S. a size x women's shoe (substitute any size for x) is 1 and a half sizes smaller than a size x men's shoe and sometimes a full width thinner. Sometimes they're the same width.

5points

PeachPossum 5 years ago

For cheap shoes, that is probably true. Shoe manufacturers for serious athletes know Q-angle consideration in design is essential for long-term comfort and safety of the wearer. Q-angle, or quadricep angle, is the anatomical relationship between the hip and knee. The normal Q-angle is usually 14 degrees in males and 17 degrees in females. This difference causes men to walk on the flats of their feet and women to walk on the outer edges of their feet. A wider pelvis and an increased Q-angle >>in females<< are linked to knee pain, patellofemoral pain, and ACL injury. Women who run, walk or climb stairs frequently would be better off buying a more expensive shoe that is designed for women or replacing the insole with a Q factor variety. Abnormal Q angles should be addressed through orthotic or podiatric facilities.

1point

Daria B 5 years ago

I like ladylike footwear, but they rarely have my size because they're labeled as "women" and we're supposed to be short and small.

1point

TheMsLollidella 5 years ago

As a kid, i used to only get "boy" shoes because i liked their style. I still do. Also drove my mom nuts wanting to get high tops instead of uggs. Now its w.e costs less and matches my hoodies.

0points

Stille20 5 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.

19points

Trisha Dragon 5 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.

6points

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Stina Kolling 5 years ago

Love it when celebrities make good on their responsibility to use their money & influence to put positivity into the world!

16points

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Night Owl 5 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.

33points

Shari H 5 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.

17points

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earringnut 5 years ago

In much of the world that is the case, but in my home country of the U.S. a size x women's shoe (substitute any size for x) is 1 and a half sizes smaller than a size x men's shoe and sometimes a full width thinner. Sometimes they're the same width.

5points

PeachPossum 5 years ago

For cheap shoes, that is probably true. Shoe manufacturers for serious athletes know Q-angle consideration in design is essential for long-term comfort and safety of the wearer. Q-angle, or quadricep angle, is the anatomical relationship between the hip and knee. The normal Q-angle is usually 14 degrees in males and 17 degrees in females. This difference causes men to walk on the flats of their feet and women to walk on the outer edges of their feet. A wider pelvis and an increased Q-angle >>in females<< are linked to knee pain, patellofemoral pain, and ACL injury. Women who run, walk or climb stairs frequently would be better off buying a more expensive shoe that is designed for women or replacing the insole with a Q factor variety. Abnormal Q angles should be addressed through orthotic or podiatric facilities.

1point

Daria B 5 years ago

I like ladylike footwear, but they rarely have my size because they're labeled as "women" and we're supposed to be short and small.

1point

TheMsLollidella 5 years ago

As a kid, i used to only get "boy" shoes because i liked their style. I still do. Also drove my mom nuts wanting to get high tops instead of uggs. Now its w.e costs less and matches my hoodies.

0points

Stille20 5 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.

19points

Trisha Dragon 5 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.

6points

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Stina Kolling 5 years ago

Love it when celebrities make good on their responsibility to use their money & influence to put positivity into the world!

16points

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