Photos: NFL players to support charities, raise awareness with custom cleats
The NFL uniform policy is strictly enforced, with the league often fining players thousands of dollars for deviating from the dress code, namely for the liberties they take with their cleats.
But this week players will actually be encouraged to express themselves using their feet by participating in the "My Cause My Cleats" campaign, which invites players to raise awareness and support for causes close to their hearts by wearing custom cleats.
According to the NFL, more than 500 players plan to participate in the campaign with several players sharing their custom creations on Twitter.
.@BCarr39 supporting his hometown of #Flint Michigan #mycausemycleats #4TheCowboys @KDFWsports pic.twitter.com/mB5Kz5A4gk
— Chris Hanks (@Chris_Hanks5) November 29, 2016
Gavin Escobar's cleats for surviving testicular cancer. pic.twitter.com/HjZWXJIS5P
— Charean Williams (@NFLCharean) November 29, 2016
Ezekiel Elliott cleats this week will support animals, features his dog Ace (via @DallasCowboys) pic.twitter.com/jL5RMOsbdZ
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 29, 2016
Rocking these dope cleats to help raise awareness for domestic violence... @adidasfballus #cleathead pic.twitter.com/tKs0JZ3CK8
— Deandre Hopkins (@Nukdabomb) November 29, 2016
Custom cleats this week for Cowboys center Travis Frederick (Dallas Cowboys/Facebook) pic.twitter.com/vP7t3PFxOI
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 29, 2016
Custom cleats for @JasonWitten for this week's game (via @dallascowboys) pic.twitter.com/zOVbnvNQaw
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 29, 2016
Players will be able to earn money for their respective causes by auctioning off their cleats through NFL auction.
A full gallery of the custom footwear can be found here, and the stories behind the shoes can be found here.
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