“Odell Beckham Jr.’s Christmas Night Style: Nice and Naughty Warm-up Gear Steals the Show”
“Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who joined the team at the beginning of the 2023 season, made a festive entrance onto San Francisco’s Levi’s Stadium field for his Christmas night game. Sporting a sweatshirt adorned with iconic holiday faces, from A Christmas Story’s Ralphie Billingsley to Home Alone’s Kevin McCallister, Beckham’s style blended nostalgia and flair. Adding a custom touch, his feet were adorned with NFL Christmas cleats, a collaboration with renowned creator Dominic ‘The Surgeon’ Ciambrone.”
Odell Beckham Jr. of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on December 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, California.
According to a release, the duo was inspired by the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Grinch” sneaker (released in 2020) to create these “Grinchmas” kicks.
While the left cleat was decked out in plush red-and-white fabric that recalled Santa Claus’s iconic getup (and was complete with a removable hat), the right cleat was covered in a green, furry fabric reminiscent of the beloved Dr. Seuss character — and even featured a button-activated, light-up heart
Odell Beckham Jr. of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on December 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, California.
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After warming up in his festive attire, OBJ got down to business in his uniform and helped his team deliver a loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers’ tight end, George Kittle, wore handcrafted, red glitter-flecked cleats dubbed “North Pole” from The Surgeon as well.
The game capped off a Christmas triple-header for the NFL. Earlier that day, the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, and then the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants.
