Pair of loafers worn and autographed by James Brown

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A pair of black and cream patent leather loafers signed by James Brown on the top of each shoe in red ink (faded to pink) on the uppers of the toes "James / Brown" on the right shoe and "The / Godfather / of / Soul" on the left. The shoes have black along the bottom of the upper with a cream upper part of the sides of the backs and a cream upper toe and tongue. The foot opening is trimmed in black patent leather. There is a wide black faux strap across the top arch with a decorative metal pin shaped like a buckle affixed at the exterior side over the band. Both shores are stamped in gold "ROSSI / MADE IN ITALY" at the interior heel. The insole is dark tan and reaches only halfway down and has a cushioned heel.

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