In this hour devoted to stories about footwear, walk a mile in another person’s shoes. Every journey begins with a single step, and hopefully, some comfortable kicks.

Storytellers

Edgar Ruiz Jr.

needs new sneakers while visiting his father in Puerto Rico.

Satori Shakoor dresses up for a job interview but doesn’t really want the job.

Isabelle Raphael finds herself in a pinch when she drops her keys down the elevator shaft.

Sufian Zhemetov is pulled into a discussion on religion while shoe shopping.

Stacy Miller’s new daughter needs new shoes.

Munjen Ng and his classmate pursue careers in design.

Hosted by

Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson

The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

This episode originally aired on February 2, 2022.