Lamar Jackson arrived for his Week 2 game dressed head to toe in brown. He paired the Converse Shai 001 Lux "Truffle" with a Supreme football jersey for the tunnel walk.
The sneaker itself first released back in February for $170, tied to NBA All-Star Weekend. Premium nubuck covers the molded upper in a deep chocolate brown, replacing the model's usual neoprene build entirely. A zip closure runs up the front instead of traditional laces, keeping the silhouette clean and streamlined. Gold foil detailing hits the sockliner, adding a subtle touch of shine against all that brown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander worked directly with Converse on this version of his signature shoe. It marked the first true luxury execution of the model since it originally launched. That shift toward materials clearly caught Jackson's attention months after the initial release. Seeing it show up on an NFL sideline speaks to how far that shoe's reach has traveled since February.
Jackson's Supreme jersey matched the shoe almost perfectly. Purple lettering spelled out the brand's name across the chest, with striped sleeves and numbering rounding out the football-inspired design. Pinstripe brown pants and a chain completed the fit.
Tunnel fits like this have become a big part of game day for NFL stars. Jackson in particular has built a reputation for pulling out unexpected sneaker picks before kickoff.
Lamar Jackson's Week 2 Outfit
The Shai 001 Lux line was a bit of a shift for Converse's signature basketball category. Moving away from typical performance styling toward a more luxury-driven look opened the shoe up to a wider audience.
Seeing an NFL quarterback in a Converse basketball shoe also says something about how far sneaker culture has spread across sports. Fits like Jackson's blur the lines between what's considered a hoops shoe and a true style piece.
Between the Supreme fit and the Shai colorway, Lamar Jackson's Week 2 look stood out as one of the cleaner tunnel fits of the season so far.
