by Brandon Richard
When rounding up photos for NFL Sole Watch, we've taken notice of a growing trend around the league — custom cleats are taking over the field.
While NBA players are able to express themselves with a variety of models, colorways and exclusives throughout the season, NFL stars have limited options as far as new models and colors are concerned. Taking matters into their own hands, they're reaching out to some of the top sneaker customizers in the game to help them stand out on Sundays.
Players like Steve Smith, Desean Jackson, Arian Foster, Michael Crabtree and Terrell Suggs are getting work done by the likes of Soles by Sir, Mache, Kickasso, Recon, Dez Customz and Kreative. Some are even getting new pairs done on a weekly basis.
To give you a feel for how strong of a presence custom cleats are developing on the field, we've put together a gallery of some of the best pairs spotted through Week 6. Scroll through and let us know who you think is getting the best work done.
Steve Smith -- Under Armour Nitro Icon Mid for Domestic Violence Awareness by Kreative Custom Kicks
Steve Smith -- Under Armour Nitro Icon Mid by Dez Customz
Desean Jackson -- Nike Huarache 4 Breast Cancer Awareness by Dez Customz
Mohamed Sanu -- Nike Alpha Pro Mid by Dez Customz
Torrey Smith -- Under Armour Blur Phantom by Dez Customz
Terrell Suggs -- Nike Vapor Pro Mid 'Galaxy' by Dez Customz
Terrell Suggs -- Air Jordan 12 by Soles by Sir
Arian Foster -- Under Armour Nitro Icon Low 'BCA' by Kickasso
Arian Foster -- Under Armour Nitro Icon Low 'BCA' by Kickasso
Michael Crabtree -- Air Jordan 6 'Dallas' by Recon
Will Davis -- Nike Mercurial Superfly by Soles by Sir
Louis Delmas -- Nike Magista by Soles by Sir
Cortland Finnegan -- Nike Mercurial Superfly by Soles by Sir
Jonathan Goodwin -- Air Jordan 12 by Soles by Sir
Tyrann Mathieu -- Air Jordan 12 by Soles by Sir
Antoine Bethea -- Nike Huarache 4 'BCA' by Soles by Sir
Rahim Moore -- Air Jordan 6 by Soles by Sir