Julie Harris, LLC
Antiques * Sport * Art
1920 LEATHER FOOTBALL CLEATS
These are a fabulous example of beautifully made football shoes.Unworn and all original. They have been in my collection for years and not put out for sale.They are in as found conditionand the leather has issues.The leather on the left cleat toe is double thick -top layer weak.Back spine is cracked. The fabric appears to be a fine canvas -possibly moleskin. The sole is old rubber much like the old Merril nose guard material. It is marked Patent date of Oct. 16 1920 US KIDE SOLE Reg.U.S. Pat. Off.Wool foot bed /striped lining /metal tipped khaki shoelaces. There is a number 6 -assuming size and what appears to be a model # 75495 ink stamped on inside ankle.
Although they are not perfect I have not seen or heard of these in a collection.
