Leather jockey boots used by Marlon St. Julien

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

In 2000 Marlon St. Julien became the first African American to race in the Kentucky Derby in almost eighty years. He wore these boots in the Derby. A pair of black leather jockey boots worn by Marlon St. Julien. The boots have rubber soles by Vibram.

Catalog date

before 2000

Recorded places

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America

Recorded subjects

African American; Athletes; Clothing and dress; Horse racing; Sports

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