Drip of the Week: Kai Cenat, Gum Walls, and the Grinch That Stole Drip
Anwar Stetson
Don’t miss the next big story. Sign up now for our FREE weekly newsletter.
Highlighting Trending Accessories in Youth Sports 🔥🔥🔥
Kelsey Plum Shouts Out Seattle With New Kicks
Before WNBA champion Kelsey Plum became an All-Star in Los Angeles, she developed her game in the Pacific Northwest as a basketball star at the University of Washington. In August, she debuted a tribute to a Seattle staple with her Under Armour Gum Wall shoes.
On Sunday, Plum showed off the shoes to reporters before a Los Angeles Sparks game. “These are the gum shoes,” Plum said pregame. “When I was in Seattle one of my favorite things to do was go to the gum wall. It’s kind of disgusting, but it’s also really cool if you’ve ever been. So these are just kind of a tribute to the gum wall.”
A wall full of chewed gum may seem a bit off-putting to some, but the bright and colorful basketball shoes add a new level of swagger to the Under Armour brand. The kicks remind me a little bit of the Harden 6s, but have their own light and kid-friendly aesthetic that appeals to youth athletes. The shoes retail at $149.99, with “KP” etched into the soles.
It’s a style that can elevate your game from the Emerald City to Tinseltown.
Customs for Kai
Earlier this year, baseball apparel brand 44 Pro gifted famous internet streamer Kai Cenat a custom 44 Pro Glove. Promoting Cenat’s popular Mafiathon 3 streaming series, 44 Pro reposted their gift to Cenat ahead of this winter’s baseball season.
Though Cenat, the most subscribed Twitch streamer in the world, admitted he “doesn’t even play baseball,” he gave a shoutout to 44 Pro for the glove live on his stream. 44 Pro is known for its wide variety of customizable gloves along with bats, batting gloves, and softball gloves. Cenat’s glove featured his name and streamer collective “AMP” stitched into the fabric.
AMP’s black and gold colors and lightning bolt insignia highlight the glove’s smooth customization. 44 Pro’s website gives users the option to create their own baseball and softball accessories to have the best drip on the diamond this upcoming season.
Christmas Comes Early with These Mismatched Mamba Cleats
Mismatched shoes and cleats are all the rage nowadays for athletes trying out never-seen-before styles. It may still be warm for a lot of the country right now, but the Nike Vapor Edge Kobe 6 Mismatch cleats are still a great way to get into the holiday spirit on the gridiron this fall.
The shoes debuted on Christmas, but they’re a perfect addition to the fall football season in 2025. But be prepared to drop a pretty penny, as new pairs are selling for as high as $600! Start saving up now, because by the time Santa comes around again, these bad boys might be out of stock.