Sneaker/streetwear marketplace Grailed is teaming up with nonprofit organization The Kickback to sell footwear provided by NBA and NFL players.
Participating players include Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors, Emmanuel Mudiay of the New York Knicks, Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams, NFL wide receiver Jaelen Strong, and former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz.
A full list of shoes has not yet been revealed, but readers can expect everything from pairs from personal closets to signed on-field options. Confirmed to be up for grabs are Gurley's "Chicago" Air Jordan 1s and autographed Nike Alpha Menace Elite cleats, and Strong's "Triple Black" Adidas Yeezy Boost 750s.
"It’s a cool way to give back and I don’t really trip over shoes," Gurley said in a press release. "Why just hoard shoes and not wear them when there’s a bunch of people out here who want and love shoes that I can give?"
Proceeds from all sales will help purchase sneakers for children in need in each athlete's respective city along with a charity of their choice. The Grailed x The Kickback sale will begin at noon ET on Wednesday, Sept. 19 on grailed.com.
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