The 10 Best Cleats of the 2023 NFL Season

Ranking the top ten cleats worn during games in the 2023 NFL season.
The 10 Best Cleats of the 2023 NFL Season
The 10 Best Cleats of the 2023 NFL Season /

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Much to our chagrin, the NFL season has finally come to a close. Luckily, an unforgettable year ended with one of the best Super Bowls ever. Even better, the campaign featured many of the best footwear moments in the sport's history.

It should come as no surprise that Nike and Jordan Brand dominated the list. However, the influx of old-school basketball shoes turned into cleats created some incredible highlights for the sneaker community. Below is the FanNation Kicks' list of the ten best cleats from the 2023 NFL season.

Top Cleats of NFL Season

The ten best cleats of the 2023 NFL season.

10. George Kittle

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle catches a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens.
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Player: San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle.

Cleats: Custom Air Jordan 1 High 'Chicago.'

How to Buy: Online shoppers can shop retro Air Jordan 1s on the Nike website.

9. Jared Goff

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Player: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Cleats: The Air Jordan 10 in a player-exclusive 'Lions' colorway.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can shop retro Air Jordan 10s on StockX.

8. Saquon Barkley

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor hands the ball off to running back Saquon Barkley.
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Player: New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley.

Cleats: The Nike Dunk Low in a player-exclusive 'Giants' colorway.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can shop for Nike Dunks on the Nike website.

7. Odell Beckham Jr.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reaches to make a catch.
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Player: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Cleats: Beckham wore a custom colorway of the Air Jordan 2.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can shop retro Air Jordan 2s on StockX.

6. Keenan Allen

AFC wide receiver Keenan Allen attempts to make a catch during the 2024 Pro Bowl.
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Player: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen.

Cleats: Allen wore the Nike LeBron 4 in a 'Metallic Silver' colorway.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can shop for LeBron James' new and retro sneakers on the Nike website.

5. Stefon Diggs

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs warms up before a game.
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Player: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

Cleats: Diggs wore the Nike SB Dunk Low in a custom 'Freddy Krueger' colorway.

How to Buy: Diggs' custom Nike Dunks are not being released to the public.

4. Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the ball.
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Player: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Cleats: Hurts wore the Air Jordan 4 in a player-exclusive 'Eagles' colorway.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can shop retro Air Jordan 4s on the Nike website.

3. Bryce Young

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young looks for a pass against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Player: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.

Cleats: Young wore the Air Jordan 11 Low in a player-exclusive 'Panthers' colorway.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can shop retro Air Jordan 11s on StockX.

2. Deebo Samuel

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel runs with the football against the Green Bay Packers.
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Player: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

Cleats: Samuel wore a custom pair of Nike Kobe 6 cleats.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can buy Kobe Bryant's sneakers on StockX.

1. Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's blue and white Air Jordan cleats.
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Player: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Cleats: Prescott wore the Air Jordan 5 in a player-exclusive 'Cowboys' colorway.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can shop retro Air Jordan 5s on StockX.

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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.