Created by
Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
Worn by
Kaepernick, Colin Rand, American, born 1987
Signed by
Kaepernick, Colin Rand, American, born 1987
Date
ca. 2014
Medium
rubber and synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D (a, left shoe): 6 × 4 × 12 1/2 in. (15.2 × 10.2 × 31.8 cm)
H x W x D (b, right shoe): 6 × 4 × 12 1/2 in. (15.2 × 10.2 × 31.8 cm)
Description
Nike-brand cleats signed by Colin Kaepernick. Shoes are in the red and gold colors of the San Francisco 49ers. Nike swooshes on the outside of the shoe are backwards. Each shoe in signed underneath the swoosh on the outside of the shoe on a gold panel in black marker. Strap along left achilles at back of shoe reads [#CUL8R], strap along right achilles reads [NIKEFB]. Along bottom of shoe, part of the rubber, reads [NIKECARBON-V PROPULSION SYSTEM].
Place depicted
San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Type
athletic shoes
Topic
Athletes
Clothing and dress
Football
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
Object number
2017.10.2ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Nike
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e70a8728-bed1-4a4d-bbd9-dd883e52e0b7

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