Shoe, Track
Object number2023.37.2 a,b
Manufacturer
Nike, Inc.
Date2015
MediumFabric; Rubber; Metal
Credit LineGift of Jordan Geist
DescriptionPair of black and gray throwing shoes. Black rubber soles. Bottom has white swoosh logo on the hell. Front of the shoe has geometric pattern, along the sole. Top of the front is gray rubber, with black geometric pattern. Rest of the shoe is black except for the gray rubber around the opening of the shoe. Black fabric laces. Hook and loop closure on top of the shoe is gray, with black text through center. Black tongue has white text in the top section.
Inside shoe is bright green, with black text and black swoosh logo. White tag with size and manufacturer's information. DimensionsHeight x Width x Length (a): 4 x 4.5 x 12.25 in. (10.2 x 11.4 x 31.1 cm)Height x Width x Length (b): 4 x 4.5 x 12.25 in. (10.2 x 11.4 x 31.1 cm)
Inscriptions(a,b) "NIKE" printed across hook and loop strap on top of shoe.
White text on tongue reads "NIKE" across the top, and "NIKETRACKFIELD" printed vertically beneath this.
Inside shoes reads: "FIELD / THROWS".
Text on shoe lace tips reads: "FIELD".
Marks(a,b) Tag on inside of both shoes reads: "nikebetterworld.com" at the top, with shoe sizes beneath this. Beneath this reads: "09/14/15 685131-002 12/02/15 / MADE IN CHINA / FABRIQUE EN CHINE". Beneath this is a bar code, with number printed beneath it.
Historical NotesThese throwing were used by Jordan Geist when he competed for Knoch High School. Label TextAt age 8, Jordan Geist decided to emulate his parents, both All-Americans in throwing events. To become a champion in the shot put, he had to build his body and concentrate on perfecting the fundamentals of the sport. Shot putters are generally large athletes with explosive power, but they must also be agile and have great balance. To succeed, Geist spent countless hours focused on building strength and speed, while perfecting his technique through repetitive practice. By the time he got to Knoch High School Jordan dominated his sport. He threw the shot for 60’ as a freshman and began to win regional and state events his sophomore year. As the record throws and the wins accumulated, so too did acknowledgements of his dominance. Named the Pennsylvania Gatorade Athlete of the Year in his junior and senior years (2016 and 2017), Jordan was also a Track and Field News First Team All-American in the shot put those years. His winning ways continued at the University of Arizona where he won the NCAA championship in both indoor and outdoor shot put in 2023.
Previous owner
Jordan Geist
Related institution
Knoch High School
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