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Darren Rovell, ESPN Senior Writer 9y

Robert Kraft Nikes on sale Monday

New England Patriots

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Nike shoe is hitting the market Monday morning.

Bet you never thought you would read that sentence.

The 73-year-old Patriots owner, who has worn Nike shoes with his suits ever since he started experiencing pain while wearing dress shoes, will see his own limited-edition version of Nike's updated Air Force 1 shoe go on sale for $150 on Nike.com and at Niketown Boston and the Patriots ProShop at 10 a.m. ET Monday.

On Sunday, during the Patriots' 34-9 victory over the Detroit Lions, the team's entire sideline staff, including coaches, trainers and equipment staff, wore the shoes.

The idea to make a shoe that would actually be sold came from the encouragement of Nike CEO Mark Parker, who met with Kraft at an event in Boston earlier this year, according to the Boston Globe.

The shoes feature Kraft's initials (R.K.K), the Patriots' new and old logos, and a quote from Kraft ("We are all Patriots") inside the shoe.

Patriots spokesman Stacey James said all proceeds from sales of the shoes will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.

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