Shoes
Brand
Adidas
(German, founded 1949)
1998
Leather and rubber
Gift of Adidas
Object number98.71.1
Hip hop did more to popularize sneakers in American culture than any other force. Run MC rapped about Adidas shelltoes in 1986 and became the first rap group with a million-dollar endorsement deal.
DescriptionSuperstar sneakers: white pigskin leather with red leather trim and outer reinforcement with logo; white rubber toes cap and sole.Exhibitions