Jordan Brand never ceases to lace the Michigan Wolverines with plenty of on-field heat. But quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be rocking a very special pair of cleats for this year’s CFP semifinal at the Rose Bowl.
Per Brandon Koretz of FOX Sports, UM’s signal-caller plans to wear custom Air Jordan 1 PEs with roses printed on the back of each heel vs. the Crimson Tide.
JJ McCarthy is wearing custom Jordan 1 cleats for the Rose Bowl 👀🌹 pic.twitter.com/k7yhct2rxF
— Brandon Koretz (@BrandonKoretz) December 23, 2023
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Fans were loving them on social media.
“These are rather,” said Pat McAfee.
These are rather 🔥 https://t.co/IRTJqM0U0X
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 23, 2023
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“Fun fact: The woman who painted these is LaDarius Henderson’s wife, Jada,” Blue By 90 shared. “She’s incredibly talented.”
Fun fact: The woman who painted these is LaDarius Henderson’s wife, Jada. She’s incredibly talented @jada_theblock https://t.co/LY69LTudjq
— Blue By 90 (@bluebyninety) December 23, 2023
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“Oh my lord [fire emoji],” a user replied.
Oh my lord. 🔥 https://t.co/D6Gk66hWNH
— 〽️att Hartwell (@MaizeCrusader) December 23, 2023
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“These are incredible,” tweeted NFL Fashion Advice.
These are incredible. https://t.co/1DJbqMU09v
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) December 23, 2023
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“This are sweet but JJ has been wearing the 12s all season… I try not to be superstitious…” a fan commented.
This are sweet but JJ has been wearing the 12s all season…
I try not to be superstitious… https://t.co/wo01RnBza3 pic.twitter.com/DqIYBqIMkh
— Bryce Sack (@brycersack) December 23, 2023
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“Best cleats ever,” another person said with three fire emojis. “I need these.”
Best cleats ever 🔥🔥🔥 I need these. https://t.co/rC5V0uVsA5
— BluePrintJay (@BluePrintJay) December 23, 2023
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McCarthy and No. 1 Michigan are set to face Alabama on New Year’s Day as they try to make their first national title game under Jim Harbaugh.