A pair of Nike brand “Zoom Vapour Tour” RF tennis shoes (size 12) with Hyper Punch logo and laces, worn by Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer, and hand-signed by Federer in black marker to each toe.

The 2014 season marked a major resurgence for Roger Federer, proving that he could still compete at the highest level after several challenging years. Under new coach Stefan Edberg, Federer adopted a more aggressive style of play, returned to the Wimbledon final, won multiple ATP titles, and helped lead Switzerland to its first-ever Davis Cup championship. The season reestablished Federer as one of the world’s elite players and laid the groundwork for the late-career success that followed in the years ahead.

The shoes were originally purchased through a Small Steps Project charity auction, and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Federer, which reads:

I hereby confirm that the following item: Nike Tennis Shoes (Shanghai Basel + WT Finals - 2014)

x - was part of my personal equipment

x - carries my signature

Size: 12

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