Stephon Marbury returns to Philippines, donates 4,000 shoes to underprivileged kids

Stephon Marbury returned to Philippines to donate 4,000 pairs of shoes to underprivileged kids and finalize the distribution deal of his Starbury line, which is set for a grand launch next summer.

Marbury was at the Cuneta Astrodome in Game Two of the semifinal series between Petron Blaze and Rain or Shine Wednesday night where he turned over 300 pairs to the league for its Alagang PBA Foundation at halftime.

The rest of the shoes went to public schools, Ahon Pamilyang Lansangan Foundation and typhoon victims which he personally delivered during his brief visit.

Sheryl Reyes, Marbury’s agent in Asia told Philstar.com that the Starbury shoes will be made available in the Philippine market in March next year.

“We’ve already finalize a distribution partnership with one of the biggest companies in the country, which I don’t have the liberty to divulge yet pending the launch next summer,” Reyes said.

“I’m not here to compete with them (bigger shoe companies) but I’m here to bring quality products that are affordable for those parents who can’t buy their kids shoes that cost 150 dollars,” Marbury said.

“With that amount of money, you can buy around five pairs of my sneakers.”