San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. on the opening day of the 2024 MLB season wore an Air Jordan 1 Mid R.I.P. Peter, a special pair designed to honor late Padres owner, Peter Seidler.
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s custom Jordan cleats today paid tribute to late Padres owner Peter Seidler
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— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 28, 2024
Tatis stepped into the field wearing the custom Air Jordan 1 cleats against the San Francisco Giants, as a tribute to beloved Seidler, who passed away in November 2023.
The custom cleats feature images of the late Padres owner on both the lateral and medial sides, engraved into the leather to symbolize Seidler’s everlasting impact on Tatis’ life and career.
Seidler’s memorable quote about Tatis, “I BELIEVE IN HIM,” was shown on the heel, complemented by his signature alongside palm trees up near the collar.
Padres star is partnering with Nick Drbal of XAMPLE and Surgeon, and in a season-long journey, he will wear over 50 custom cleats, with each pair telling a story or paying respect.
As per a press release,
“Pulling inspiration from the team’s home base. The entire upper was crafted utilizing veg tan leather, thoughtfully curated to feature a laser engraved mosaic that mirrors scenic elements of San Diego’s coastline.”
Seemingly, the customized cleats are adorned with veg-tan leather, quality, and the ability to age beautifully over time and draw inspiration from San Diego’s picturesque landscape.
The leather is laser-engraved with a mosaic that reflects the coastal vibes of San Diego, the city’s natural beauty, with the spirit of its beloved baseball team.
Tatis wore the first piece and took the field against the Giants at home, sporting the brown cleats in the opening-day matchup.
