Louis Vuitton Shoes Cause Cowboys' 1,161-Rushing-Yards Rookie to Nearly Miss NFL Debut – “I Traded a Lifetime Opportunity for a Pair of Shoes”
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Louis Vuitton Shoes Cause Cowboys' 1,161-Rushing-Yards Rookie to Nearly Miss NFL Debut – “I Traded a Lifetime Opportunity for a Pair of Shoes”
Dallas, October 4, 2025
Rookie Jaydon Blue of the Dallas Cowboys nearly had to sit out his NFL debut game – and the reason is truly unbelievable: a pair of Louis Vuitton shoes.
According to coach Brian Schottenheimer, during the midweek practice, Blue stepped onto the field with a special pair of Nike x Louis Vuitton cleats, in a luxurious silver-blue colorway inspired by the Cowboys' uniform colors. The expensive shoes immediately attracted the gazes of his teammates, but less than half the session later, Blue limped off the field, his face grimaced in pain.
The coaching staff initially feared his ankle injury recurrence, but the examination results showed the cause was severe blisters due to the hard insole rubbing continuously throughout the practice.
“He stepped onto the field looking like a Louis Vuitton model,” Schottenheimer recounted. “Then half an hour later I saw him collapse. Blue said ‘Coach, my feet are burning like fire.’ We had to stop the practice and check immediately.”
Despite the minor incident, Blue quickly changed to different shoes and completed the practice. The coach confirmed the blisters were not serious and he will still debut in the NFL this weekend.
After recovering, Blue shared with the media in a voice tinged with some regret:
“I just wanted to look really impressive in the debut week. But that Louis Vuitton pair wasn't made for the NFL. I nearly lost the opportunity that I waited my whole life for because of a wrong choice. Now I just hope to get on the field and prove myself with real runs.”
The story quickly became a hot topic on social media, with thousands of comments teasing and encouraging. Cowboys fans jokingly said:
“Jaydon Blue – the first player to nearly lose an NFL opportunity because of… high fashion.”
A costly “nearly” moment, but also a valuable lesson for the young rookie: in the NFL, class doesn't lie in the shoes, but in the way you stand up and continue running.
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