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Look: Jalen Hurts Wearing 'Banned' Cleats At Super Bowl 59

Originally posted on The Spun | By Matt Hladik | Last updated Feb 9, 2025 6:09 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts took the field dressed to impress at Super Bowl 59.

Hurts has an affinity for rocking stylish footwear during games. Earlier this season, he incurred a $5,628 fine from the NFL for wearing mismatched Jordan cleats that weren't "constitutional team colors." NFL rules stipulate that a player must wear cleats that are white, black or an official team color.

During warmups tonight, Hurts debuted a pair of red and black Jordan 1 "Banned" cleats, a nod to His Airness' first signature show, which was prohibited by the NBA because it violated league rules at the time.

"Since his game-winning shot that brought championship glory to North Carolina, Michael Jordan has been at the forefront of basketball consciousness," the official Nike website reads. "He took the court in 1985 wearing the original Air Jordan I, simultaneously breaking league rules and his opponents' will while capturing the imagination of fans worldwide."

Meanwhile, the official Eagles X/Twitter account shared a photo of Hurts warming up, in the shoes, along with the caption "UNBANNABLE."

UNBANNABLE @JalenHurts | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/TdMHNW3Xwk
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 9, 2025

It's possible Hurts changes cleats before kickoff, but he still might find his paycheck getting docked.

Perhaps he doesn't care about the fine though and will play in the "Banned" kicks. It's certainly a fashion statement.

Now capping off his fifth NFL season, Hurts revealed in the days leading up to the game that he's taking the field with revenge on his mind.

Two years ago, the former second-round pick played well against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, only to see his team fall short 38-35 on a last-second field goal.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Kenneth Gainwell #14 and Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warm up prior to Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Since then, the defeat has served as a great motivator for the Philadelphia signal caller.

“It’s had a great driving force. It lit a flame, lit a fire in me, and to have this opportunity again is exactly what you work for," Hurts said, via ProFootballTalk.

We'll see if Hurts and the Eagles can beat the Chiefs on the big stage this time.

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