Pair of silver Nike basketball sneakers worn and signed by Jason Collins

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This pair of silver Nike basketball sneakers were worn by Jason Collins playing for the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013-2014 season. Collins signed both shoes across the toe cap in black ink, including his number "98" after his signature. Each shoe has a gray toe, upper, tongue, and ankle. The uppers and ankles are made from a gray nylon mesh and a black Nike swoosh is sewn at the outer side of both shoes. The toe caps and the zigzag edges around the tongues are faced in silver reflective material. The tongues are made from gray nylon mesh fabric with top covered in silver synthetic fabric. Black text at the top of each tongue reads "HYPERDUNK". The soles are made from silver rubber, with the heels made of black rubber that has deep grooves in it to create cushioning.

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