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Travis Kelces weekly Air Jordan tunnel tradition continued Sunday prior to the still-undefeated Kansas City Chiefs 16-14 home win over the Denver Broncos.
Ahead of the win, which was the Chiefs 15th consecutive victory and pushed their season record to an NFL-best 9-0, Kelce strolled into the stadium wearing a marled red (not-quite-a-cardigan) overshirt by The Elder Statesman, Helmut Lang denim pants and a pair of Air Jordan 10s that havent been seen at retail since 2005.
While some outlets have incorrectly identified Kelces sneakers as the 2016 Air Jordan 10 Chicago Flag release, the star tight ends shoes were actually much rarer. Kelce dug back a decade further to lace up 05s Red Steel Air Jordan 10 Retro, a new-look style for the model which combined the striping of the Air Jordan 10s original 1994 Steel Gray colorway with a red hue thats equally suited for the Chicago Bulls and the Chiefs.
Due to their age, Kelces sneakers are the sort of pair that is increasingly hard to track down these days. StockX lists just a small handful of sizes available with asking prices ranging from $376 for a size 13 to $1,468 for a size 10.5. But tracking down the shoes isnt the only challenge. Their age and materials make the sneakers especially susceptible to deterioration through hydrolysis, a chemical process in which polyurethane midsoles break down and eventually crumble. Its generally accepted that athletic footwear is at a higher risk of hydrolysis after extended periods of nonuse.
Earlier in the season, during an episode of his New Heights podcast with brother Jason, Kelce hinted that he would wear numbered Air Jordans which corresponded with each weeks game. He did so for the first four games of the season, wearing pairs including the Varsity Red Air Jordan 1 Low OG, Ray Allen PE Air Jordan 2, Legends of Summer Air Jordan 3 and the Kaws x Air Jordan 4.
Then, in Week 5, Kelces plans appeared to change, as he showed up in the Air Jordan 8 Playoffs. Following the Chiefs bye week, Kelce picked the theme back up with the Miro Air Jordan 7 ahead of a San Francisco road game, then was back in the Playoffs Air Jordan 8 once again on Oct. 27. Prior to the teams Monday Night Football overtime win against Tampa Bay on Nov. 4, Kelce arrived wearing the Doernbecher Air Jordan 9.
On the field, Kelce has been consistently wearing the Air Jordan 11 cleat, leading many to speculate that a deal between the NFL star and Jordan Brand is in the works. Currently a Nike athlete, Kelces deal with the Swoosh will reportedly end after the 2024 season.
Whether Kelces pre-game Air Jordans have been a good luck charm for the undefeated team or not, fans can expect him to continue the theme during Sundays game against the Buffalo Bills.
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