Manufactured by
Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
Worn by
Emmitt Smith, American, born 1969
Date
2002-2004
Medium
imitation leather
Dimensions
H x W x D (Left shoe, a): 6 × 4 1/4 × 12 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.8 × 31.1 cm)
H x W x D (Right shoe, b): 6 × 4 1/4 × 12 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.8 × 31.1 cm)
Description
One pair of blue and white size 12 1/2 Reebok football cleats worn by Emmitt Smith. Shoes have minor scuffing at the toe and lower third of the leather. Both shoes have the number 22 written in black marker at the heel. Text on outsole of both shoes reads [AUTHENTIC / reebok / FOOTBALL]. Tag on inside of tongue on both shoes reads [EQUIPMENT / NFL / MADE IN CHINA / FABRIQUE EN CHINE / USA UK EUR CM / 12.5 11.5 46 30.5]. Tag on insole of both shoes reads [EQUIPMENT / NFL / ENGINEERED BY REEBOK TO THE / EXACT SPECIFICATIONS OF THE / NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE / NAME # (blank) / 8NFIELD reebok]. Sticker on inside of right shoe reads [PROVA / Let's Get Legit! / www.provagroup.com / Z4vuNK2w1r].
Place depicted
Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing-Historical
Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
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 Emmitt Smith From His Personal Collection
Object number
2017.84.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50cb00e16-8d9e-4fbd-8216-13b219933c40

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