Travis Hunter wears pink cleats in 'MNF' game against KC Chiefs. Here's why

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Travis Hunter wears pink cleats in 'MNF' game against KC Chiefs. Here's why

Doris Alvarez Cea, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union · The Florida Times-Union

Tue, Oct 7, 2025 ·

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Why is Travis Hunter wearing pink cleats? What is 'Crucial Catch'?

Hunter took the field for warm-ups fully decked out in pink, making a statement as part of the NFL's "Crucial Catch" month initiative.

The NFL has partnered with the American Cancer Society to take on a big mission: helping catch cancer early and save lives. That's what Crucial Catch is all about.

The program focuses on early detection and prevention — because cancer can affect anyone, no matter their age. It also works to close the gap in care for communities that don't always have access to the resources they need.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) stretches before an Monday Night NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug EngleFlorida Times-Union]

Since launching in 2009, Crucial Catch has raised over $35 million and reached more than 1.9 million people. Through CHANGE grants, health centers in every NFL team market have been able to offer more cancer screenings and preventive care — bringing life-saving support where it's needed most.

What is the model of Travis Hunter's pink Adidas?

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) is seen with his pink Adidas shoes before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

The specific model Travis Hunter wore to tonight's game is called Shock Pink" adizero Electric II cleats.