Sneakers worn by Herman Wallace while incarcerated

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A left (a) and right (b) pair of Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars sneakers worn by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Louisiana. The All-Stars sneakers are white with black accenting and constructed in the classic low top style. Both feet have white laces, silver grommets, tan footbeds, and dark brown outer soles. The brand name is printed on the soles and on the tongues are sewn a white ‘ALL STARS” logo tag. “ALL STARS” in black ink is printed at the back of one heel. On the bottom of the right shoe is the brand’s name mark and size: [CONVERSE / ALL STAR / 11 ½].

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