Object Details
Worn by
Shaquille O'Neal, American, born 1972
Manufactured by
Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
Description
A white, black, blue, and light-gold, Reebok “Shaq Attaq” right foot sneaker. Game-worn by Shaq, the sneaker is predominantly white, with black accents on sides. Blue shiny accents appear at ankle and at shoe tongue. The plastic pieces are a light-gold. The front of tongue has a circular dome with light-gold that reads: [THE/pump]. Written in white thread on PR side of shoe is: [Reebok]. The SHAQ logo appears on back of shoe with a small illustration of a man dunking. The same log appears on the inside of the tongue of the shoe, along with a tag that reads: [19 ½ UK / 56 ½ EUR]. The interior sole has type above the Shaq logo that reads: [Reebok / All Men Count On You, But None Too Much]. The shoe has white laces. The bottom of the shoe has worn and the blue looks green.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1992-1993
Object number
2014.256.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
sneakers
Medium
leather , fiber , plastic , rubber and cloth
Dimensions
H x W (x L): 9 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 15 1/2 in. (24.1 × 13.3 × 39.4 cm)
See more items in
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Basketball
Clothing and dress
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.256.3