Nike Unveils Cleats For NFL Linemen Inspired By The Incredible Hulk

Being a lineman might not be the sexiest position in football – the rare players that do get head-turning PE cleats or even the chance to have a signature off-the-field model are usually the wide receivers and defensive backs capable of making highlight plays – but Nike is about to change that with their latest football cleats inspired by the Incredible Hulk. The NFL features some of the largest, strongest humans in the world. At 300+ pounds the guys protecting the quarterback and opening up holes for running backs have gone unloved by the footwear industry, until now.

The Nike Force Savage Elite was designed with both offensive and defensive linemen in mind and features revolutionary twisting triangular studs on the outsole for 360-degree traction. Kurim returns here for the triangular structures on the outsole while a foam forefoot shield from stud stabs. Lineman also often wear tape to support their ankles, so Nike updated the ankle collar with a wrestling boot inspiration that locks the foot and ankle into place. Lead Footwear Designer Erin Cochrane wanted the Nike Force Save Elite cleat to display linemen’s oversized personalities too, saying: “The linemen dance and have fun — and for the first time, we’re designing for their physical demands and personalities. Linemen wear what everyone calls big uglys. Our goal was to make linemen look cool, to give them big sexys for once.” The Nike Force Savage Elite joins other Nike Football Force options like the Nike Alpha, Nike Vapor, and Nike Force, all available today on Nike.com.

Source: Nike News