Aaron Judge's Custom Cleats Are All About His Two Dachshunds, and It's Peak Captain Energy
Aaron Judge showed up to Yankee Stadium on Friday night with more than just his usual MVP swagger. The Yankees star debuted a pair of custom Nike cleats that were basically a love letter to his two blonde, long-haired dachshunds, Penny and Gus, stitched right into the heel of his shoes.
The cleats themselves? Chef's kiss. Cream-colored with tan suede overlays, a brown Nike swoosh, and an off-white sole. But the real magic was that dachshund-inspired logo right there near the back, making sure everyone in the ballpark knew exactly who Judge's real MVPs are.
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These aren't just any dogs. Penny and Gus have been riding the Judge hype train for years now. Last year, they got the full merchandise treatment when official plush toys featuring the duo hit the shelves at the Yankee Stadium Team Store near Section 119. Even better, a portion of the proceeds went straight to a dog charity, so the pups are out here doing charity work before they hit their first birthday.
The canine pair went absolutely viral when they crashed Judge's 2025 American League MVP interview. And if you were paying attention back in 2023, you caught cameras rolling while Judge played with Gus right there in the Yankee Stadium outfield. These dogs are living their best lives.
The Seven-Time All-Star Wears His Heart on His Cleats
Judge is a seven-time All-Star who doesn't usually do the cutesy pet parent thing in public, but here we are. The custom cleats debuted ahead of the Yankees' matchup against Baltimore, and it's exactly the kind of move that reminds you why fans connect with the guy. He's not just about the numbers, the home runs, or the team captaincy. He's also the guy who loves his dogs enough to commission custom cleats to celebrate them on a Friday night in May.
That's the kind of detail that makes you remember why this guy is the Captain.
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