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Mike Sainristil's custom throwback cleats inspired by former NFL superstar

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After helping to deliver a national championship back to Ann Arbor in his final season at Michigan, Mike Sainristil is putting together an impressive rookie campaign for the Washington Commanders. Sainristil was named a captain ahead of the Commanders' matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, and he he made a number of big plays that drew plenty of attention.

While his performance on the field was impressive, his custom cleats also received plenty of attention. The custom design was inspired by the Nike Vick 2 shoe and included a white snakeskin element.

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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.

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