Man's Shoe
Dateabout 1992
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 7/16 x 4 1/4 x 12 1/4in. (16.4 x 10.8 x 31.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins
DescriptionMan's white high-top basketball shoe with light blue trim. An orange rubber button on the tongue is marked "THE PUMP". Pushing this button repeatedly pumps air into the shoe for a more secure fit.
Object number2004.34.29
MarkingsOn the left side of the top of the shoe, blue stitched lettering reads, "Reebok®".An orange button on the exterior of the tongue has blue letters that read, "THE / PUMP". Below this, blue stitched lettering reads, "ABOVE THE RIM".
Sewn on to interior of tongue is a white cloth tag with blue lettering that reads, "ABOVE THE RIM / Reebok". A second white cloth tag stitched just below that has black and red lettering. The tag has sizing information over the words, "MADE IN KOREA".
Cut-out letters on the sole of shoe read, "Reebok / HEXALITE".Inscribed"23" hand-written in red ink on the back of the heel. Hand-written in black ink just below that are the initials, "DJ".
On View
Not on view
about 1994
about 1992
Brute
Colchester Rubber Co.
about 1900
