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The Dopest Custom Kicks This NFL Season

Giancarlo Ferrari-KingNov 24, 2015

Believe it or not, the NBA isn't the only place where customization thrives. Cleats have received special treatment, and the NFL is a big reason why.

Despite being nicknamed the "No Fun League," NFL players have worn some pretty dope kicks so far this season. We've seen plenty of wide receivers, running backs and quarterbacks all go out and perform in these custom cleats.

In order to find the cream of the crop, we went back and looked back at a variety of cleats. After that research was complete, we settled on 10 unparalleled models to heap praise upon.

Cam Newton: Under Armour C1N 'Charlotte Hornets'

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Cam Newton's love for the Carolina Panthers has been obvious. The work he's put in for this team has been admirable. 

Leading a 10-0 Panthers squad hasn't been easy, but Cam's done it all with style and grace. Paying his respect another team that plays in his city, Newton sported a pair of C1N "Charlotte Hornets" cleats.

That Under Armour creation was a way to satisfy the brand's most grandiose NFL talent—because as Newton dominates, Under Armour's reputation grows.

Introducing a pair of Hornets cleats was a good start to putting Under Armour's custom cleat game on the map.

Odell Beckham Jr.: Nike Vapor Carbon 2.0 Elite 'Stars and Stripes'

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Leave it to the NFL's residential style guru, Odell Beckham Jr., to put on a custom pair of Nike Vapor Carbon 2.0 Elite "Stars and Stripes" cleats and make a statement.

The shoes, worn during the New York Giants Week 10 showdown with the New England Patriots, were put to good use. Beckham Jr. went out and caught an 87-yard touchdown pass on the team's first possession stunting in these American grails.

Beckham Jr. can be considered a true savant in the world of special cleats. But of all the custom joints he's worn this season, the "Stars and Stripes" were clearly a cut above the rest.

Michael Crabtree: Air Jordan VII

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Michael Crabtree was one of the few athletes given the chance to sport custom Air Jordan VII cleats this season, per Bleacher Report's Kyle Newport.

Maybe that's the reason why the Oakland Raiders wide receiver is having a bounce-back campaign? Crabtree's 57 receptions for 696 yards and five scores has been a huge revelation for young Raiders' team.

The metallic silver and white Air Jordan VII mold has been Crabtree's best custom cleat to date. It's a clean way to honor the Silver and Black brigade on the field.

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Mohamed Sanu: Nike 'Cincinnati Bengals'

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Mohamed Sanu is killing the cleats game this season. The Cincinnati Bengals pass-catcher has worn a variety of custom digs, and as Mark Sandritter of SB Nation explained, he's done it all while staying within the strict confines of the NFL's dress code.

Sanu's custom Nike Bengals cleats turned heads in Week 9. The concept was brought to life by legendary customizer, Dez Customz— a man whose contributed countless hours of custom work to bring sneakers and cleats to life.

Hopefully that partnership between Sanu and Dez stays lively. It would be great to see Sanu continue to set the customization world ablaze.

Dez Bryant: Air Jordan VI

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The Air Jordan takeover during the 2015 NFL season wasn't limited to simply Michael Crabtree. Dez Bryant, a Jordan Brand athlete, was given the keys to the kingdom in terms of sneakers and custom cleats.

One of Bryant's best-looking cleats was this low-top Air Jordan VI cut. That royal, Dallas Cowboys blue and metallic titanium blend was a perfect way to give Bryant a standout look.

As long as he's linked to Jordan Brand, the possibilities are endless when it comes to Bryant's selection of cleats.

Adrian Peterson: Adidas AdiZero 5-Star 4.0

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Adrian Peterson's return to camp Adidas has been a welcomed one in terms of what he gets to wear on the field. It's all part of AP's reincarnation of endorsements, as Ben Goessling of ESPN.com pointed out earlier this season.

During the NFL's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Peterson sported a custom pink pair of Adidas AdiZero 5-Star 4.0 cleats. It was a cool way to watch one of the game's top performers pay tribute to an amazing cause.

Mohamed Sanu: Nike 'Why so Serious?'

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Mohamed Sanu's back and for good reason. His "Why so Serious?" Joker cleats became the talk of social media after he sported them against the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football.

This enthralling design was once again courtesy of Dez Customz, proving that this duo can do no wrong. 

Sanu is quickly cementing himself as the NFL's premier cleat man. He's busted out a handful of customs already and we still have a month of regular-season football to go.

Stefon Diggs: Under Armour Speedform MC 'Custom'

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Kreative Custom Kicks is changing the playing field—no pun intended—when it comes to the cleat game.

Besides working on Mohamed Sanu's kicks, the company—led by Dez Customz—also created a ridiculously cool pair of cleats for Minnesota Vikings rookie sensation Stefon Diggs.

Diggs strapped on these one-of-a-kind Under Armour cleats and went to work. Pretty sweet for a first-year wide receiver, don't you think?

Cam Newton: Under Armour C1N 'Camo'

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Cam Newton's second appearance on this list is thanks in part to the "Player Exclusive" C1N cleats he wore during Week 11 of the NFL season.

A five-touchdown performance against the Washington Redskins was only trumped when Newton sported these before the game kicked off. A camo blend dressed up with an orange trim is a lovely way to make a fashion statement in front of your home crowd.

DeMarcus Ware: Nike CJ 3 Flyweave Elite TD 'Custom'

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DeMarcus Ware's custom pair of Nike CJ 3 Flyweave Elite TD cleats became part of the conversation during the Denver Broncos Week 4 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

A white base, black heel cap and pink trim was a memorable way for Ware and Nike to honor the NFL's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Ware might not be as flashy as some of the other names on this list, but that doesn't take away from these cleats. Even with a minimalist design structure, these could actually be the dopest kicks of them all amongst a cluttered 2015 NFL season.

All stats and information via Pro-Football-Reference.com, unless noted otherwise.

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