Object Details
Created by
Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
Worn by
Colin Rand Kaepernick, American, born 1987
Signed by
Colin Rand Kaepernick, American, born 1987
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].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
Date
ca. 2014
Object number
2017.10.2ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Nike
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
athletic shoes
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)
Place depicted
San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Clothing and dress
Football
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2017.10.2ab