NFL Uniform Rules & Regulations
General Uniform Rules | Uniform Fines | Inspectors
Head & Helmet Rules |
Shirt & Jersey Rules | Arms & Sleeves Rules
Hands & Wrists Rules |
Waist & Belt Rules | Pants & Shorts Rules
Socks Rules | Shoe Rules
Shoe Rules:
- Players are allowed to choose which brand of shoe they wish to wear.
- Tape on shoes must be transparent or match the color of the shoes.
- Personalized messages on shoes is prohibited.
- The league's uniform policy stipulates that a team must declare itself a "black shoe" team or "white shoe" team prior to the season.
- Each team is allowed one "accent" color for shoes.
- NFL teams wearing black shoes must wear black shoelaces, and white-shod teams must wear white laces.
- Kickers and punters are exempt from shoe color rules.
- Any shoe worn by a player with an artificial limb must have a kicking surface that conforms to that of a normal kicking shoe.
Example Shoes Violation:
Where does all the NFL fine money go?
According to the NFL bylaws, all fines collected throughout the season must be divided evenly between organizations dedicated to the betterment of humanity. The following four organizations are not-for-profits whose focus is helping people both in and outside the NFL:
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