Man's Shoes
ShoemakerMade by
Brute
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (approximate height including tongue x approximate width x depth): 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 11in. (19.7 x 11.4 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Harrison Jenkins
DescriptionMan's black wrestling shoe with purple, white, and gold trim. The shoe has a relatively high top. The laces are striped black and purple. Across from the laces on the top of the right side is a machine-printed signature in gold letters, "John W Smith". White printed letters across the heel read, "BRUTE". The thin rubber sole is purple, with black three circles and white letters that read, "BRUTE".
Object number2004.34.38
MarkingsA purple stripe on either side of the middle of the shoe has white letters that read, "BRUTE".A purple stripe on the exterior of the tongue has "BRUTE" printed in black letters.
Across from the laces on the top of the right side is a machine-printed signature in gold letters, "John W Smith".
White printed letters across the heel read, "BRUTE".
The thin rubber sole is purple, with black three circles and white letters that read, "BRUTE".
A white cloth tag stitched to the interior of the tongue reads, "MADE / IN / TAIWAN / 9" in blue ink.NotesHistorical Note: Andy Goodwin was a wrestler at Windham High School. He was an All-American and finished fifth in the National High School Championships. Goodwin's dual meet record was an impressive 97-1-2. He won the Connecticut State Open twice and the Class L title four times. (Hudson 7/27/2006)
On View
Not on view
about 1992
Colchester Rubber Co.
