Nneka Ogwumike Custom SIGNED Game Worn Sneakers
Item Number: 04
Time Left: CLOSED
Online Close: Sep 7, 2024 7:00 PM PDT
Bid History: 12 bids - Item Sold!
Description
Shoes worn during WNBA game September 7, 2024 v.s Phoenix Mercury. Shoes are Adidas Exhibit Select's, size men's 13/women's 14.5. Custom sneaker designed and hand painted by artist Breanna Berry.
Nneka wanted to highlight her Nigerian heritage on the shoes. The heel of the shoes represents the Nigerian flag with two blocks of green on either side of a block of white. Both shoes are covered in yellow trumpet flowers, the national flower. One shoe features “peace & progress” and the other “unity & faith,” in green block letters. The phrases make up the motto of Nigeria.
Special Instructions
If present in the arena, the winning bidder may pick up the shoes in person from Nneka immediately after the game on September 7th. Winners will be emailed immediately upon conclusion of the auction and given instructions on where to meet Storm staff for this opportunity if they are at Climate Pledge Arena. Identification must be provided and payment completed prior to receiving the shoes.
Winners not present in the arena on Septeber 7th may pick up from a Storm staff on a different date, or have the shoes shipped. Please note, shipping fees will be added if you request your item to be shipped.