Blue Nike running shoes, size 9, found near stadium
Description
I found a pair of blue Nike running shoes this afternoon around 3:15pm behind Bank of America Stadium on S Mint St in Uptown Charlotte. They're size 9, and the left shoe has a small scuff near the toe while the right shoe shows a faint white sole crease from a rain run. The fabric is a bright electric blue with reflective white swooshes that catch the streetlights. Inside the tongue, there's a tiny red heart stitched near the label, a unique identifying detail I noticed right away. They look gently worn, like someone may have kicked off their jogs after a tailgate or late workout. If you recognize them, I'd be happy to return them to you.
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