By Meredith Ganzman
Senior Tristan McAlister wanted to surprise his high school custodian, Angel Echevarria, with new sneakers, after he told him that he couldn't afford a pair.
Angel has been working at the Virginia school for about two years. And the two have always bonded over their love of sports and sneakers.
I've known Angel for 2 years now and you won't find a person who appreciates and smiles more than this guy I asked him what shoes should I buy and he picked out Jordan 8s and I asked if he had a pair and he said "no I have 4 kids, I can't shop for myself" so today I surprised him pic.twitter.com/N1hJpRpCgl
— Tristan🤙🏼 (@_TMac18_) September 6, 2018
He even advised Travis to go for a pair of Air Jordan 8's when he was in the market for a new set of kicks. But to get a pair himself was just overwhelming, Echevarria says.
"Kid came back to me just today. Truly blessed me. Truly blessed me. Truly touched my heart. Kid almost made me cry for what he did for me."
Their matching shoes are a step in the right direction as they embark on a new school year.
