One Foot Forward

In certain neighborhoods, this is What all the shoe stores do: When customers want sneakers, They may only try one shoe. At first they’re given just the left And if it’s not too tight, They give the salesman back the shoe Then they try on the right. There is no chance to walk around With both shoes on their feet, Unless they make a purchase And are holding the receipt. It seems that thieves have ruined things When sneaker buyers shop Unless, as an alternative, Each shoe store hired a cop!