John Barth, a physical education teacher and football coach at Port Washington High School, has become a local sensation due to his custom sneaker business, JCKicks. With over 90 pairs of sneakers, he showcases a new pair daily, drawing the attention of his students. Sparked by his son's needs for unique cleats, Barth began crafting custom sports footwear during the 2020 lockdown after teaching himself through online resources. His growing business includes custom designs for local youth athletes and showcases his lifelong passion for sneakers.
"I tell my students at the beginning of the year that I have over 90 pairs of sneakers. I wear a different pair to school every day - and that gets me through Thanksgiving."
"I notice whenever I make eye contact with a student, they're always looking down at my shoes."
"I started with cleats for my kids. My son would be playing first base, and a kid would look down and say 'wow, really cool cleats!' and it just grew from there."
"During Covid, I taught myself how to design through YouTube videos."
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