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OUR STORY
THE FOUNDER
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Weslee Lewis, the founder of our company, shares a common tale many can relate to. Raised in the heart of the Inland Empire, he developed a deep affection for sports and footwear from a young age. Like many, his family had budgetary constraints which made buying a new pair of shoes a luxury, not a regular occurrence.
This made each pair of shoes he owned all the more precious. He recalls, "In 2013, a pair of Jordan Bred 4's were passed down to me from my cousin. They were a size too big, but I doubled up on socks and strutted around, feeling like I was flyest in those Bred 4's, despite their worn-out condition." This event sparked a fire in Weslee, pushing him to amass his own collection of kicks.
By the time 2017 rolled around, Weslee's collection had grown to include over sixty pairs of shoes. A conversation with his younger sibling brought about a realization - there were numerous kids out there who shared his passion for sneakers. This epiphany led to a life-changing decision in December 2017; Weslee reached out to the Boys & Girls Club of Fontana to organize a shoe giveaway. His sister captured the event through her lens, immortalizing the smiles and joy of the children as they received their shoes.
The pictures were shared on social media, inspiring others and fueling Weslee's commitment to giving back to the community. This passion project evolved into a full-fledged organization, and in 2020, "For the Love of Kicks" was born.
