Bryce Harper Opening Day Cleat — Phillies (2025)
Designed a player-exclusive cleat for Bryce Harper for The Phillies Opening Day.
Designed a player-exclusive cleat for Bryce Harper for The Phillies Opening Day.
Goal
Create a concept that captures Harper’s connection to the Phillies while celebrating the personality and spirit of the city in a way that feels bold and engaging.
Create a concept that captures Harper’s connection to the Phillies while celebrating the personality and spirit of the city in a way that feels bold and engaging.
Photography
Approach
Built the design around the Phillie Phanatic as a central influence, translating its iconic color palette into the upper through layered greens with pink, red, and blue accents. Introduced hairy suede materials to mimic the texture of the Phanatic’s fur, adding a tactile and character-driven dimension to the cleat.
Built the design around the Phillie Phanatic as a central influence, translating its iconic color palette into the upper through layered greens with pink, red, and blue accents. Introduced hairy suede materials to mimic the texture of the Phanatic’s fur, adding a tactile and character-driven dimension to the cleat.
Extended the storytelling through custom-designed charms, drawing from Philly—including the city skyline, boxing references, and local phrases. Tapped into the growing trend of accessories, using the charms to create a friendship bracelet but in shoe form.
Outcome
Delivered a culturally rooted, highly expressive cleat that connects athlete personality, team identity, and city pride—expanding the role of storytelling and customization in performance footwear.
Delivered a culturally rooted, highly expressive cleat that connects athlete personality, team identity, and city pride—expanding the role of storytelling and customization in performance footwear.