Mike Sainristil's custom throwback cleats inspired by former NFL superstar

Chris Breiler | Nov 15, 2024

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After helping to deliver a national championship back to Ann Arbor in his final season at Michigan, Mike Sainristil is putting together an impressive rookie campaign for the Washington Commanders. Sainristil was named a captain ahead of the Commanders' matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, and he he made a number of big plays that drew plenty of attention.

3rd and 4 - Sainristil with the defense on Dotson who drops the ball pic.twitter.com/kuxDWBIBld

— Mark Tyler (Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) November 15, 2024

Sainristil with a nice PD in endzone pic.twitter.com/cZMp8JAjzi

— Mark Tyler (Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) November 15, 2024

Sainristil with good coverage again on AJ Brown pic.twitter.com/OgiOfNu2b8

— Mark Tyler (Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) November 15, 2024

While his performance on the field was impressive, his custom cleats also received plenty of attention. The custom design was inspired by the Nike Vick 2 shoe and included a white snakeskin element.

Mike Sainristil is wearing custom Nike Vick 2-inspired cleats tonight against the Eagles 🔥

🎨: @MPLS_Customs pic.twitter.com/eCwixpkYYf

— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) November 15, 2024

Commanders CB @MikeSainristil will wear custom cleats inspired by @MichaelVick’s Nike Zoom Vick 2 for Thursday Night Football.

📷 @MPLS_Customs pic.twitter.com/meJYbkqewR

— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) November 14, 2024

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