By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Student surprises favorite teacher with Air Jordans, video goes viral
11fdfdb02c38c59ef94408ce99cb03995972fff6d50ee4f012d7f3c4bfe198e8.PNG
Sometimes teaching can feel like a thankless job, and then sometimes a student rewards you with a something youve wanted since you were a kid. - photo by Jessica Ivins
LUBBOCK, Texas Sometimes teaching can feel like a thankless job, and then sometimes a student rewards you with a something youve wanted since you were a kid.

That was the case with Coronado High School teacher Thomas Walser. One of his students, Hector Montez, surprised him in the classroom last week with a new pair of Nike Air Jordans the shoe Walser has been coveting since he was just 12 years old, according to Mashable.

Montez and his friends recorded the moment Walser opened the shoe box and posted his endearing reaction to Twitter.

You told me sophomore year that this was your favorite shoe, Montez tells Walser in the video. You told me your size, but you dont even remember.

Initially suspicious of the box, Walser freaks out when Montez opens it to reveal a pair of black and white Taxi Air Jordan 12s.

Oh man! Walser yells. Ive wanted these since I was in 6th grade and I never got them Thats awesome. Man, I might cry.

Walser grabs Montez and pulls him in for a hug, then slips off his old shoes to make a childhood dream come true.

The heartwarming video garnered nearly 200,000 likes and more than 100,000 retweets in just five days. Even Nike took notice awarding Montez with this own pair of Jordan 12s for his generosity, Footwear News reported.

Your teacher inspired you. You inspired us, Nike wrote in a note. Continue to be the change you want to see.

Walser took to Twitter to express his gratitude to Hector, posting a picture of his new kicks.

When your kids buy you the shoes youve wanted since you were 12! he wrote. My AVID students are so incredible! I have loved being yalls teacher and cant wait to see what you do in life!