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Nike Zoom KD III: OKC Away
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Nike Zoom KD III: OKC Away
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Nike Zoom KD III: OKC Away

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.03222011-38-2.a-b
Object Type Shoe, Basketball
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date November 26, 2010
Medium textile (synthetic, nylon, vectran), plastic (vinyl, unknown), adhesive, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/8 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 12 in (18.1 cm x 11.4 cm x 30.5 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size 12 1/2 Garment Size (12.5 )
Physical DescriptionPair of Zoom KD III Nike brand basketball sneakers in black, blue, white, and orange. The tongue of both shoes is black mesh with a "kd" in white and orange at the top. The center of the "d" is a hollow circle. The toes, inner arch, heel and framing on the side in a faux black leather. The sides of the toes of Nike Flywire in blue and orange with the inner lines visible. The outer heel has a white Nike swoosh and black texture panel. The back of the heel has blue orange rubber dots with "KD35" in them. At the faux leather of the inner heel is a a second white Nike swoosh on a blue panel. The interior of the shoe is blue.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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