As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for another road matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon, fans are not only focused on the game but also on tight end Travis Kelce’s pregame appearance.
While the matchup seems lopsided on paper, the spotlight remains on Kelce, especially after the Chiefs suffered their first loss of the season last week and Kelce delivered one of his most underwhelming performances in recent memory.
How does Kelce plan to bounce back? Step one: look sharp. The 35-year-old accomplished that effortlessly with his pregame outfit, which was highlighted in a slick video shared by the NFL’s social media team.
The footage captured Kelce arriving at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, in his signature style.
For those closely following Kelce’s wardrobe, his ensemble likely came as no surprise. Known for his fashion consistency, Kelce traditionally repeats his Saturday travel outfits for Sunday road games.
He also coordinates his footwear with the NFL schedule, exclusively showcasing sneakers from the legendary Air Jordan line.
On this occasion, Kelce sported a WE11DONE Blue Check Anorak Half-Zip Shirt ($1,525), Barena Caorloto Trousers ($360), and a Jacquemus The Bordino Bucket Hat ($365), as noted by the @StyleByKelce account. Yet, the highlight of his outfit was the sneakers: the Air Jordan 12 “Cherry” colorway.
Although the “Cherry” Air Jordan 12 is not one of the rare vintage pieces Kelce has been known to wear, it’s still a respectable choice.
Originally released in 1997, the “Cherry” colorway underwent retro releases in 2009 and again in 2023.
If Kelce’s pair is from the latest iteration, it would have launched in October 2023 for $210 and now carries an average resale price of $226 on StockX.
The “Cherry” Air Jordan 12 features a white quilted leather upper contrasted by Varsity Red pebbled leather mudguards. Accents like the black Jumpman logo and interior detailing complete the look.
These sneakers hold significant history, as they were first worn by Michael Jordan during the Chicago Bulls’ iconic second three-peat.
With his footwear choice, Kelce may be looking to channel some of Jordan’s legendary determination to rebound from adversity.
So far this season, Kelce has exclusively worn Air Jordan 11 cleats during games, blending athletic performance with timeless sneaker design.
