Object Details
Manufactured by
Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
Worn by
Vonetta Flowers, American, born 1973
Description
Nike bobspikes used by Vonetta Flowers for competitions during the 2005-2006 bobsledding season. The bobspikes, both size 8 are all black on the exterior with a white Nike swoosh symbols on either side. At the center of the spikes, a zipper runs from the top to slightly above the toe. The exterior heels have [USA] sewn above another Nike symbol. The interior of the spikes are a red cloth. The bottoms have metal spikes at the toe.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
2005-2006
Object number
2016.67.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Nike
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
athletic shoes
sports uniforms
Medium
plastic and cloth with metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (2016.67.3a): 4 1/4 × 3 7/8 × 10 1/2 in. (10.8 × 9.8 × 26.7 cm)
H x W x D (2016.67.3b): 4 1/4 × 3 7/8 × 10 1/2 in. (10.8 × 9.8 × 26.7 cm)
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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
Bobsledding
Clothing and dress
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2016.67.3ab