The Adidas cleats Jesse Owens wore in the 1936 Olympics Photo courtesy of "Rise of the Sneaker Culture" exhibit | Sneakers, Adidas cleats, Jesse owens
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Olympic Shoes: Olympics: Jesse Owens and adidas 1936 Berlin