Elvis Presley Sneakers Vintage Tennis Shoes 50s Original Green & Black Canvas Size 7 1956 Start Price USD 2,000.00 Current Price USD 2,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Seattle, WA See more about 'Elvis Presley Sneakers Vintage Tennis Shoes 50s ' Description Original Elvis Presley canvas sneakers from 1956 - size 7-Elvis Presley Enterprises licensed the Randolph Manufacturing Company to make Elvis canvas sneakers in 1956. This is an original pair of the green and black color. They also came in black and white.Sneakers have been worn, but are in very nice condition. Some dirt on soles (see pics).There is no box with these sneakers - Auction is for the sneakers only.Here is some additional background info on these shoes:When Colonel Tom Parker became Elvis' manager, he began to look for ways to get his sole client further into the public eye. In addition to advertising and promotional appearances, the Colonel signed a deal to merchandise a line of Elvis Presley collectibles.Elvis Presley Enterprises was established in the summer of 1956 by Colonel Tom Parker in a deal with Hank Saperstein. Saperstein had successfully merchandised Wyatt Earp, the Lone Ranger, Lassie, and other icons of American pop culture. The Colonel and Saperstein approved 18 licensees, who produced about 30 products. Among them were Elvis Presley Lipsticks, which Saperstein claimed would be so popular "they would walk off the counter.”After the Saperstein deal, fans could literally dress themselves from head to toe -- hats to shoes -- in Elvis Presley merchandise. Elvis Presley Enterprises licensed the Randolph Manufacturing Company to make Elvis canvas sneakers in 1956. Two different colors were available, a green and black pair and a black and white pair. The former are the most valuable, though sneakers in both colors are rare and highly sought collectibles. The tan-colored box that the sneakers came in featured a photo of Elvis on the front and the back. The photo on the front was a shot of Elvis performing, which was the famous pose used on his first album cover.The photo on the back was a dreamy portrait, with "Love Me Tender" printed at the top and Elvis' signature at the bottom. The box is now considered extremely rare.Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!The last picture is of Hank Saperstein and Elvis holding one of the sneakers in 1956, although the shoe is unrecognizable because of the flash. It appears he is holding one of the black and white versions of the shoe.I accept Paypal only! Sorry, no checks or money orders.Shipping will be via USPS Priority Mail. Place a Bid!

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