I met a 15 year old girl today who was talking about her older brother, he is 17.

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I met a 15 year old girl today who was talking about her older brother, he is 17. What struck me was that she claimed he was already 6'8". She said they're expecting him to get to 7'4" or so before he stops growing.

Whoa!

She mentioned he wears a size 21 shoe. That's twice the size of my foot.

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Scott Ewing said…
In high school my buddy was 6'11" at 16. I was 5'7" at the time. I put my shoes on, another players whose shoes were 14's and then my tall friends whose shoes were 23's. 3 pairs on each foot. It was crazy. lol. Poor guy... it was expensive for him. All clothes and shoes had to be custom made.
November 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Anna Lowry said…
I always joke that they don't grow boys big enough (I'm 6'0"), but that might just be a bit too tall. That said, I wouldn't mind standing next to the guy once or twice.
November 23, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Jason ON said…
I was thinking the same thing, Anna Lowry. That's too tall, not that I'd like to stand next to him. :)
November 23, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Scott Ewing said…
Im now full grown and middle aged at 5'10" and 180lbs. Back when I was 22 I met this huge black dude from the states and we hung around all summer. This guy was 6'4" which is big but not gigantic of course. What was however was that he was also 320lbs of solid Michael Clark Duncen-esque muscle. We were the oddest couple wandering around partying those days. So funny. I think I was 5'9+ and about 145lbs soaking wet. I joked we were like the chihuahua and the bulldog from that cartoon. We had a great bromance that summer. I wonder what ever happened to the monster.
November 23, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Anna Lowry said…
Oh come on now, Jason ON, we're all friends here. It's okay to say you want to stand next to a really tall guy. ;-)
November 23, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Jason ON said…
Not unless I'm making some sort of joke. I have "space" issues.
November 23, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Jon Pederson said…
My son is 5'2", and he turns 9 in January. I'm 6'3" (6'4" on a good day), but I think I'll be looking up to him before he can drive.
November 23, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Colin Fosgate said…
I'm 6'1", I think it's about the perfect height for a guy to be. On a rare occasion I'd like to be taller, but my height causes me enough issues as it is.
November 23, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Jason ON said…
Nope, just to kiss your man. Unless he picks you up?
November 23, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Andrew Maxwell said…
Huge feet. He must be related to Bob Jewels
November 23, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Jason ON said…
Why do you know about Bob Jewels feet, Andrew Maxwell ?
November 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Andrew Maxwell said…
His nickname is banana boat because of his feet.

And Bob Jewels keep those other reasons between us ;-)
November 23, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Scott Ewing said…
heh heh. Yeah, tall people have more issues than pro's I suspect. Not to mention the knee's. Ouch. There is a recent youtube video where the Boston Bruins surprised a mom by bringing her army son home at center ice. In it, Chara who is 6'9", about 7' with skates on stands next to her and she comes to his elbows! Its quite the sight. lol. Not to mention, very moving vid as well.
November 24, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Bob Jewels said…
Andrew Maxwell yes we will only discuss my feet here, the rest would not be understood by the readers. lol
Jason ON I have size 13 shoes/feet and my father-in-law nicknamed me "banana boat" because for someone (me) who is six feet tall, usually you don't have such a disproportionate shoe size. I am lucky because at 13, it is just below the "freaky look" and I deliberately buy shoes that make my feet look not-so-big. I saw the same shoe I was buying once and it was available in a 14 and it looked huge. That seems to be the breaking point for men's shoe sizes.
November 24, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Julia Phillips said…
The 15 year old girl might perhaps be exaggerating? Sometimes they do that. She spins a good story if so.
November 24, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Jason ON said…
I don't know. I overheard her talking to a friend and thought it was an exaggeration, myself. That's when I asked her if she was sure she meant 6'8" for a 17 year old and hence, our conversation.
November 24, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Julia Phillips said…
She got your attention !
November 24, 2011 at 11:33 AM
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