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Cowboys Rookie Nearly Jeopardizes His NFL Debut Over Designer Cleats A Dallas Cowboys rookie almost put his NFL debut in danger — all because of his shoe choice during Thursday’s practice. Jaydon Blue, the rookie running back expected to be active for the first time this season against the New York Jets, suffered painful blisters after wearing a pair of custom Louis Vuitton–Nike cleats. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer told reporters he couldn’t believe what he was seeing: “About halfway through practice, I saw him lying down and asked, ‘What the hell happened?’” Schottenheimer recalled. “Oh, shocker — look at those cool shoes he’s got.” By Friday, Blue had switched to a new pair of blue cleats and was back at practice. Schottenheimer joked that it was a “bold decision” by the rookie — one that almost cost him his long-awaited debut. Blue clearly wanted to make a fashion statement, and he did — just not the kind he was hoping for. The fifth-round pick from April’s draft has yet to see the field through the first four games of the season, and this small setback could’ve delayed his debut even further. Luckily, the designer cleats didn’t cause serious injury. But it was a close call — and a reminder that in the NFL, style means nothing if it slows you down.