Like many teens his age, 16-year-old Eric Kilburn Jr. From the USA enjoys spending time with family and friends, balancing sports and video games in his free time. However, Eric quite literally stands out from the crowd. He holds the record for the largest feet on a living teenager, with his feet measuring an impressive 34.30 cm. His shoes are an American size 23. That’s significantly larger than the average shoe for an adult male, which typically ranges from 8.5 to 9. Eric’s hands are equally extraordinary: measuring an amazing 23.20 cm. The size far exceeds the average for his age, which stands at 19.04 cm.
像许多同龄的青少年一样，来自美国的16岁少年埃里克·基尔本喜欢与家人和朋友共度时光，在空闲时间平衡运动和电子游戏。然而，埃里克确实从人群中脱颖而出。他的脚长34.30厘米，是健在的青少年中脚最大的记录保持者。他的鞋是美国码的23码。这比成年男性的平均鞋子要大得多，成年男性的鞋子通常在8.5码到9码之间。埃里克的手也很不寻常：长23.20厘米。他的手长远远超过了同龄人19.04厘米的平均长度。
Eric first became aware of his exceptional size in kindergarten, noticing that he was “much taller and larger than his friends.” As he grew older, the difference only became more pronounced , and his large hands and feet have affected his everyday life on several occasions. The teenager recalls that he hasn’t been able to shop for shoes in a store “since around fifth grade”. Soon, shopping for gloves also became a challenge.
埃里克第一次意识到自己的身材异常是在幼儿园，他注意到自己“比他的朋友们高得多，也大得多”。随着年龄的增长，这种差异变得更加明显，他的大手和大脚在一些场合影响了他的日常生活。这位少年回忆说，他“从五年级左右开始”就没能在商店里买鞋了。很快，买手套也成了一项挑战。
With no choice but to order custom-made orthopaedic (矫形的) shoes that cost over $1,500 for a single pair, Eric’s mother Rebecca began to wonder if his remarkable size might qualify him for a world record. She thought that, perhaps, having Eric’s unique measurements acknowledged with a record would, in turn, attract companies willing to produce shoes that would fit his unique measurements. With the help and encouragement of his mum and a family friend, Eric applied for his record titles when he was 14 years old. As Eric’s story gained attraction online, major companies like Puma and Under Armour stepped in. The companies offered him custom-made shoes and boots for free, bringing an unexpected but welcome change into his life.
埃里克的母亲丽贝卡别无选择，只能订购定制的矫形鞋，单双鞋的价格超过1500美元，于是她开始想，埃里克的大手大脚是否能够打破世界纪录。她认为，也许让埃里克的独特尺寸被记录在案，反过来会吸引公司愿意生产符合他独特尺寸的鞋子。在妈妈和一位朋友的帮助和鼓励下，埃里克14岁时就申请了世界纪录。当埃里克的故事在网上引起关注时，彪马和安德玛等大公司介入了。这些公司为他免费提供定制的鞋子和靴子，给他的生活带来了意想不到但可喜的变化。
Looking at the future, Eric hopes to get involved with The Big Shoe Network: the nonprofit organization founded by his mother. The teen says he appreciates his mother’s resilience and strength. He is inspired by her ability to care for others while working toward her own goals. “She’s shown me that you can achieve anything, even during tough times,” he adds.
展望未来，埃里克希望加入由他母亲创立的非营利组织“大鞋网”（the Big Shoe Network）。这位少年说，他很欣赏母亲的坚韧和力量。他被她在为自己的目标而努力的同时关心他人的能力所鼓舞。他补充说：“她告诉我，即使在艰难时期，你也可以取得任何成就。”
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