No matter what happens on the field tomorrow, the Miami vs. Nebraska game will make history. For the first time in NCAA history, every single player on the field (and bench for that matter) will be wearing individually customized cleats hand painted by an artist. Nebraska’s shoes will be pretty simple. The main difference between...Continue Reading
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
They’re a way for players to express themselves, distinguish themselves, even pay tribute to others. “It’s kind of like a car. You get a car customized. You build a home from scratch almost. It’s your own. You might have something, whether it’s your kids’ names or hometown or something like that that means something to...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
Seattle star running back Marshawn Lynch might have a gold standard when the Seahawks play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in the NFC championship game. He may also be ejected from the game. Lynch will be wearing gold-painted cleats, according to designer Marcus Rivero’s Instagram account. Source: LaTimes: Possible Ejection over first pair of...Continue Reading
There’s a war raging in the NFL — a fashion war — with some of the biggest stars in the game spending BIG MONEY to customize their cleats for game day … TMZ Sports has learned. Huge stars like DeSean Jackson, Reggie Bush, Terrell Suggs and Cameron Wake have been taking their kicks to famous...Continue 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
If you’ve looked around or, like me, have dropped $200 on a pair of sneakers lately, there’s a good chance that you’ve noticed that athletic gear has evolved in the past decade or so, with big brands moving away from strictly sweat-wicking gear and working towards introducing styles that crossover into everyday culture. <p>Source: <em><a...Continue Reading
MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Marcus Rivero is a tire wholesaler by day and by night the sir of Soles By Sir. He moonlights as a custom cleat maker for the best players in the National Football League (NFL). He charges more than a thousand dollars for his services and spends hours creating masterpieces on the feet...Continue Reading
Earlier this year, Marshawn Lynch and his banned gold cleats caused a stir, thanks to the NFL’s threat to toss him from the field if he wore them during gameplay. Though he followed the No Fun League’s ruling, he was still spotted wearing the Midas-touched shoes at NFL warmups, and a host of other players...Continue Reading
