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

Nike Zoom KD III

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.03222011-38-5.a-b
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date Spring 2011
Medium textile, rubber, plastic (vinyl, unknown), foam, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Individual Shoe) H 5 3/8 in x W 4 5/8 in x D 12 3/4 in (13.7 cm x 11.7 cm x 32.4 cm )
Manufacturer's Size: 12

Physical DescriptionPair of blue and orange "Nike Zoom KD III" basketball sneakers (.a-b) with open circle on top of shoe tongue, orange and blue Nike swoosh on the outer side, and four orange circles at the heel with "K", "D", "3" and "5" debossed separately in one circle each.
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
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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