Every Detroit high school student who shows up on Count Day, when the state uses attendance to determine the school system's yearly funding, will receive a free pair of Nikes from Bob's Classic Kicks in Midtown.
That's every student in grades 9 through 12 in Detroit Public Schools.
That means 14,000 to 17,000 pairs of sneakers, as computed by Francix x. Donnley of the News.
For free.
The store is soliciting donations from local businesses.
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