Aaron Judge is one of the most popular names in baseball and sports today. Over the last few years, he has established himself as a top MLB star. Fans closely follow his on-field performance and even pay attention to the brands that he wears. Some baseball players like wearing particular brands and Judge is one of them.

In 2022, the New York Yankees star was spotted wearing New Balance throughout the year. He wore some of their products throughout the season, including gloves and cleats. But despite this, he once purchased $5000 worth of shoes from their direct competitor.

Aaron Judge spent nearly $5000 buying Nike shoes

In 2022, Aaron Judge wore two brands primarily, those being New Balance and Adidas. But he once snubbed them both by buying approximately $5000 worth of Nike shoes. This happened during an episode on Complex last year. Judge discussed a number of topics related to baseball before picking up $4832 worth of Nike shoes. 

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According to Sports Illustrated’s FanNation, Judge wore Adidas batting gloves and “New Balance cleats with custom paint jobs“. They also mentioned that Judge was signed with Adidas, stating that “that business relationship appears to be on the rocks”. This means that although Judge has represented Adidas since 2018 and has worn New Balance as well, he might change brands this season.

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There is a big chance that it may be Nike or he may sign an exclusive deal with New Balance. Those are some of the brands that will be forerunners. The Yankee star just signed a new deal with the Yankees and looks set to be a sneaker free agent as well. It will be interesting to see which brand he eventually signs with. 

Judge had a legacy-changing off-season

Aaron Judge has had a massive off-season that will shape his legacy forever. The Yankee outfielder signed the largest contract in team history with his 9-year $360 million deal. Furthermore, Judge was also named the Yankee’s new captain. These two events will play a huge part in the legacy that the star outfielder leaves behind. 

Watch this story: Is Aaron Judge’s $360 million deal the biggest New York Yankees contract of all time?

The Yankees will be aiming to win a World Series title this year and Judge will be their centerpiece. It will be interesting to see how the Bronx Bombers perform in 2023 and how their newest captain performs. What do you think about Aaron Judge spending nearly $5000 on Nike shoes despite being an Adidas athlete? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.