Woman's Shoes

Dateabout 1993

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (approximate height including spikes and tongue x width x depth): 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 10 1/2in. (14 x 9.5 x 26.7cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins

DescriptionWoman's black athletic shoe with hard rubber cleats on the bottom for traction. Each shoe has a yellow "swoosh" on each side. Each shoe also has lime green trim at the heel and the base of the laces, and three small red stripes on either side near the top of the laces. Very long black laces are tied over and under the shoe, crossing under the shoe in a space between the front and the back cleats. On the sole, orange letters spell, "NIKE". The sole is mostly black, but is also has lime green and touches of yellow.

Object number2004.34.15a-b

MarkingsOn the sole, orange cut-out letters spell, "NIKE"

Stamped the back of heel in red is "NIKE" and below that in yellow is "AIR"

Stamped onto exterior of tongue in red is, "NIKE [over the Nike swoosh] AIR"

Stamped onto the side of insole is "MADE IN TAIWAN" and sizing information.NotesHistorical Note: Courtney Benedict was co-captain of the field hockey team at Greenwich High School. The team won the 1992 State Championship Field Hockey Team in Class L in her senior year. Benedict was also a two-time all-state selection. (Hudson 7/27/2006)

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