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39th annual National Rotten Sneaker Contest



39th annual National Rotten Sneaker Contest

Judge Buck Wolf examines a sneaker in the competition at the 39th annual National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest at Ripley's Believe It or Not in New York City on March 25, 2014. The Rotten Sneaker Contest began in 1974 as a promotion created by a Montpelier Vermont sporting goods owner who wanted to advertise a new line of athletic shoes. UPI/John Angelillo

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