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Meet the 27-year-old whose start-up makes custom cleats for Aaron Judge, Jacob DeGrom and more of baseball’s biggest stars
Alex Katz, a minor league pitcher in the Chicago Cubs’ organization, dreams of playing in the World Series one day. For now, he’ll have to settle for making it there as an entrepreneur.
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Minor League Pitcher Alex Katz’s Artistic Footwear Customization Business Is Spreading Beyond Baseball
Color on cleats simply wasn’t an option for Alex Katz as a pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization in 2017. The Major League Baseball rules were so strict that the team colors of black and white were all he could don—he remembers being told to Sharpie in white areas on his cleats to make them fully black.
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'Shoe Guy' goes global: Katz's custom cleats hit Classic
Team Israel left-hander Alex Katz expresses himself as a baseball player on the mound with his arm. When he’s not pitching, he expresses his creative talents through the cleats worn by players throughout baseball (and beyond). Katz is the founder of Stadium Custom Kicks, a custom footwear company whose design work can be seen on the feet of more than 1,000 celebrities and athletes across all sports.
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Without Baseball, Minor League Pitcher Focuses On Growing Custom Sneaker Company
Like thousands of other Minor League Baseball players across the United States, Alex Katz is unable to play the game he loves this summer. Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals organization on Feb. 11, the 25-year-old left-handed relief pitcher was at the Triple-A during Spring Training in Surprise, Ariz. when baseball was shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic a month later.
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Fenway dirt and a dream: Stadium Custom Kicks founder talks Marcelo Mayer’s custom All-Star Futures cleats
In Saturday’s All-Star Futures Game, Marcelo Mayer impressed with a single, stolen base, and solid defense, but his footwear had people talking almost as much as his footwork. Starting at shortstop in the annual showcase of the most promising stars of tomorrow, the Red Sox No. 1 prospect donned a pair of bespoke cleats, one painted with his native San Diego, the other bearing the future he’s working towards, Fenway Park. On the latter, the iconic Nike Swoosh was embellished with game-used dirt from the field of America’s oldest and most beloved ballpark.
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A Long Islander helped design Juan Soto’s NYC-themed cleats
Juan Soto dressed for the occasion during the Yankees' home opener on Friday, as he sported a pair of New York City-themed cleats. The Under Armour pair was designed by Stadium Custom Kicks and featured New York City's skyline, the subway stop at Yankee Stadium and pinstripes. Meanwhile, the sole declared that Soto loves his new home.
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National and regional coverage across sports, culture, and business.
From emoji nicknames to emotional tributes: The best of Players' Weekend
Mychal Givens in giving spirit for Players’ Weekend, providing hair cuts, advice for Baltimore kids
Ranking The Top 10 Players’ Weekend Cleats From This Season
Best cleats from MLB Players' Weekend
Players' Weekend Custom Cleats
Katz, Mendoza on custom cleats
Inside Manny Machado's amazing encounter with his idol Kobe Bryant
SWAG SPRINGS ETERNAL: What We’re Seeing at Spring Training
Student gets enough 'likes' to win cleats in honor of late father
UW freshman gets kicks designing cleats for ex-Mariner Felix Hernandez and other major-leaguers
Why this KC minor leaguer wasn’t surprised by Dayton Moore’s commitment
Minor League Pitcher Helps Change Baseball With Stadium Custom Kicks
'Pitcher turned Picasso' creates custom cleats
He Makes Custom Bats & Cleats For MLB PLAYERS! 🔥Aaron Judge, Robinson Cano, & MORE!
Without Baseball, Minor League Pitcher Focuses On Growing Custom Sneaker Company
#Face2Facetime: Stadium Custom Kicks
Ponce's touching cleats honor mom in debut
How Dope Are Archie Bradley's Custom J Balvin x Air Jordan 1 Cleats?
Archie Bradley's "J. Balvin" & "Chunky Dunky" Cleats
Alumnus Keeps Business Acumen and Athletic Skills Sharp
Fish Stripes- Our Noticias, 9/4/20: Rojas honored, sponsored; Pablo Day
‘Sneaker Head’ Miguel Rojas Becoming A ‘Complete Player’ As Miami Continues Playoff Push
Virginia Shoe Artist Keeps Athletes Looking Fresh On The Field
Jacob deGrom- Tom Seaver Cleats
New Hyde Park Company Makes Tom Seaver Tribute Cleats Tor Jacob deGrom
Braden Bishop To Wear Dick's Cleats To Support Washington Firefighters
Miguel Rojas Se Declara Apasionado Por Los Zapatos
Jacob deGrom's Cleats
Custom Cleats For A Good Cause: Behind Baseball’s Most ‘Creative’ Initiative
Once Heralded NYY Prospect Unravels Mystery Of Aaron Judge’s No. 99
Dexter Fowler Talks Chicago's World Series Title, Barry Bonds, More in B/R AMA
Gonsolin's Cat Cleats 😺
Big Cat Guy, Tony Gonsolin, Will Be Rocking These Cleat Tonight. Thoughts?
Alex Katz Raising Money For His Fellow Minor-Leaguers Through His Custom Cleats Company
Ari Solomon’s Journey From Designing Bar Mitzvah Logos to Jacob DeGrom’s Cleats
How Custom Cleats Let Musgrove Give Back
How much did you say those shoes cost?
Israel Business Weekly
Virginia artist designs Derrick Nnadi's custom cleats for Super Bowl LV
Tony Gonsolin Shares The Uncertainty That Minor Leaguers Feel And Offers Help
'Air Rojas' brings personality to kick collection
LAD's Max Muncy Has Awesome Cleat Tribute To Tommy Lasorda... For WS Ring Ceremony
Max Muncy will have Tommy Lasorda on his mind (and his feet) to celebrate the LAD World Series ring ceremony today
Max Muncy honoring the legend, Tommy Lasorda
Max Muncy honoured the late Tommy Lasorda with incredible custom cleats
Max Muncy to Wear Cleats Honoring Tommy Lasorda at Home Opener
Max Muncy to honor Tommy Lasorda with custom cleats at LAD home opener
Los Angeles Dodgers fans will love gold jerseys and Max Muncy’s tribute cleats
Max Muncy honors Tommy Lasorda with special cleats
Yu Darvish on Picking Up SD Bullpen, Wil Myers on 5 RBI game vs Pittsburgh
Kelenic's custom cleats: 'Best gift ever'
What is on Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara’s shoes?
Kickin' It With Willy Adames
Look: NYY Pitcher Shows Off Awesome Custom Cleats For ‘Field Of Dreams’ Game
NYY Reliever Zack Britton Designs ‘Field of Dreams’ Cleats To Help Minor Leaguers
Inside Israel’s Jewish Olympic Baseball Team
Air Rojas
Without Scholarships, Ivy League Athletes See NIL Deals As Leveling the Playing Field
Is A Thrilling Rookie Season Just The Beginning For Akil Baddoo And Detroit?
Phillips won't be playing -- he'll be coaching
Look: Alex Cora’s Game 3 cleats rep Boston sports icons
Meet the 27-year-old whose start-up makes custom cleats for Aaron Judge, Jacob DeGrom and more of baseball’s biggest stars
A Cubs Minor Leaguer May Bot Make World Series, But His Shoes Have
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Support Nearly 50 Different Charitable Causes Through NFL's My Cause My Cleats Initiative
CowBuzz: Tank's Special Cleats For A Special Clause
Here’s Your Chance to Party at Rob Gronkowski’s House for the Super Bowl
Boston Red Sox Players Wear Custom X-Men, Toy Story Cleats on Opening Day
MLB stars are pulling out custom cleats for Jackie Robinson Day and they're so awesome
These Nelson Cruz Earth Day cleats are out of this world
Hilliard and family turn tragedy into action to fight ALS
Buxton Unveils Amazing 4th of July Cleats
Kyle Schwarber's Custom Home Run Derby Kicks Are A Masterpiece
'Shoe Guy' Goes Global: Katz's Custom Cleats Hit Classic
Team Israel's Alex Katz sits down with the Hot Stove crew to talk about Team Israel and his company Stadium Custom Kicks
Fenway Firt And A Dream: Stadium Custom Kicks Founder Talks Marcelo Mayer’s Custom All-Star Futures Cleats
Pete Alonso's Nike Alpha Huarache Elite 4 Mid Cleats
Fernando Tatis Jr.Honoring Kobe During L.A. Series... With Custom Cleats
Leaving his mark: Tattoo artist brings his customizing skills to sneakers
World Baseball Classic players get artsy with custom cleats
Fernando Tatis Jr. Impresses Fans With His Custom Cleats
The 10 Best Cleats of Opening Day 2024
Yankees' Juan Soto Debuts Custom Cleats with LED Laces, NY Graphics for Home Debut
A Long Islander Helped Design Juan Soto’s NYC-Themed Cleats
Yankees Outfielder Juan Soto Gives Playbill Some Love in Custom Cleats
Buxton Honors Jackie Robinson Day With Custom Kicks
See The Special Cleats Clayton Kershaw’s Kids Decorated For His Comeback
Clayton Kershaw Returns To The Mound Sporting Cleats With A Special Meaning
Clayton Kershaw Wore Custom Skechers Cleats in Season Debut
Atlanta Braves Rock Custom Cleats for Charity During MLB Players' Weekend
Coolest Cleats From Players' Weekend 2025
Horwitz Rocks Unique Symbol For Important Cause This Players' Weekend
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Support NFL's My Cause My Cleats Initiative on Sunday
Jordan Burch, Trey McBride Among Cardinals Taking Part In My Cause My Cleats
Our Cause, Our Kicks For Cardinals Climb
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