Jordan Athlete Michael Crabtree Fined $10,000 For Gold Jordan Cleats

December 28, 2011 BY John Kim

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Jordan Brand is making a concerted effort to establish a firm presence in the NFL. Getting fined $10,000 for a pair of cleats is definitely one way to do that. Jordan Brand NFL athlete Michael Crabtree of the San Francisco 49ers wore a pair of gold Jordan BCT Speed Low PE cleats against the Pittsburgh Steelers, during Week 15, catch 4 passes for 35 yards and $10,000 in the process. The NFL is especially strict about its uniform rules, fining players for wearing patriotic cleats and gloves during the games that commemorated 9/11. Is this good press for Jordan Brand, or a bad omen? Check out Crabtree’s cleats below and let us know what you think. via ninersnation