There have been new uniforms, practice jerseys, and lots of pre-game warm-up gear. But when Miami takes the field Saturday against Nebraska, Adidas – Miami’s new apparel outfitter – will be giving the Hurricanes something especially unique: customized, individually painted cleats. Adidas teamed up with local South Florida artist – and UM alum—Marcus Rivero of...Continue Reading

A couple weeks ago Marshawn Lynch announced he’d wear $1,000, custom gold cleats in the NFC Championship game. However, facing threats of ejection from the NFL, he didn’t wear the flashy spikes, but the issue highlighted a growing trend among top football players, who see custom footwear as another way to stand out on the...Continue Reading

The outcome of Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will certainly be measured in points–though in the larger game of life, you could argue that the true winner will be the team with the fewest concussions. But there is another competition afoot: Which player will have the illest shoes? We...Continue Reading

By now you’ve probably heard of the infamous gold cleats Marshawn Lynch was banned from wearing for the Super Bowl. Though Lynch’s uniform won’t be the same without the kicky cleats, the man behind the shoes is an NFL star in his own right. Source: Meet the Man Behind the Gold Marshawn Lynch Cleats @ footwearnews.comContinue Reading

After taking charge of high fashion’s sportswear infusion, adidas continues to embrace the arts. When the company announced its new deal with the University of Miami this past January, it did so by having two sneaker customizers, including Marcus Rivero, design custom cleats for Hurricanes football icons. Once seen as a niche practice, customizing is now a celebrated...Continue Reading