The context of the following conversation is Addison knows a coworker is wearing the same old shoes every day because they can't afford another pair. Addison buys them two pair as a gift.:
Addison says I got my co-worker these shoes as a gift because I saw they were on sale..
The friend responds Wow, were they expensive?.
Addison responds My sister works at the shoe shop so they were basically free!.
The friend responds That's a great perk, why did they need new shoes?.
Addison responds They were wearing the same old shoes everyday..