Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Jay-Z's Cleats Land In Football Hall of Fame

Jay-Z’s Reebok S. Carter cleats for men have reached monumental status, as a pair will be displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
After winning 35-30 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 31, Kansas City Chiefs Running Back Larry Johnson set a new NFL record for the most carries in a single season and rushed for 1,750 yards in consecutive seasons while wearing S.Carter cleats.
As a result, the athletic shoes will be placed in the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
The S. Carter Cleat, also worn by Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams of the Dallas Cowboys, was part of the line developed by Jay-Z’s deal with Reebok, which began in 2001.
The collection offers men’s, women’s and children’s athletic footwear, and was the first sports apparel partnership Reebok created with a non-athlete.
In related new, Hov and longtime girlfriend Beyonce are rumored to have been looking to purchase a home in the Dominican Republic together during the New Year’s holiday.
According to reports, they visited dress designer Oscar de la Renta’s a private estate called “Casa de Campo” in a private community.
The exclusive and upscale living community has its own police force and fire departments, along with 20 swimming pools and a number of secluded beaches.