Seattle Seahawks My Cause My Cleats

Marcus A. Rivero, known as SolesBySir, is a pioneering custom artist whose hand-painted cleats have been worn by hundreds of NFL players, including Super Bowl champions and Pro Bowlers. His work has been featured on ESPN, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, and NFL Network, earning recognition across the sports world for his creativity and impact. Through his artistry and collaborations like My Cause, My Cleats, Marcus has redefined the way athletes express their stories—one custom design at a time.

Jason "Jay the Plug" Strong was born in Baton Rouge, LA 06/21/1982…. So as he was growing up, video games barely existed, so to pass the time kids would go outside, swimming, and just have to use their imaginations to keep entertained. Jay had a huge imagination and would draw, paint, sculpt, or use any kind of artistic outlet to bring it to life. 
      As he grew up and moved around multiple times from Louisiana to Alaska, Alaska to Texas, Texas to Georgia, and finally Georgia back to his beloved home of Louisiana, his imagination kept growing along with his artistic talent and love for football. 
      Working in the automotive business, Jay was furloughed during COVID, and had to fill his time somehow. His wife suggested starting a fantasy football podcast, and it turned into an interview show, interviewing NFL athletes and music artists such as T-Pain, Chayo Nash, Marcus Allen, Willie McGinest, and many more! 
     Some agents would call stating their athletes would get paid to do interviews, and being as Jay didn't have a job at the moment, he decided to offer custom shoes/cleats since he could afford to get those to customize. It's pretty much history from there. He's been blessed to do work for so many athletes such as James Cook, Breece Hall, Jamaal Williams, Tanoh Kpassagnon, and many more. Jay never slacks on detail!

Dillon DeJesus is a Chicago-based custom sneaker artist and founder of DeJesus Custom Footwear. What started as a hobby while studying architecture quickly turned into a full-time career fueled by his passion for art, sneakers, and storytelling through design. Known for his versatility, Dillon approaches each project as a new creative challenge, from classic Jordan 1s to bold Jordan 3s. His work has been featured in international galleries like Galerie Sakura in Paris, and his YouTube channel with over 200K subscribers has become a go-to resource for aspiring customizers. Through his tutorials, workshops, and commissioned designs, Dillon continues to push the boundaries of what custom footwear can be while inspiring others to create their own.

Work the Custom was founded by Kato Mitchell — a former college football player who turned his love for the game into a passion for design. For nearly a decade, he's been crafting 1-of-1 custom cleats and shoes for elite athletes across the NFL, MLB, and NBA — including the current G.O.A.T. 

Each design tells a story, made to reflect the athlete's personality and journey. Beyond sports, Kato gives back through custom work for kids in need and children battling cancer — spreading hope through kindness and art. 

Work the Custom isn't just about shoes — it's about creating impact, one custom at a time.

Jalanda was born and raised in south Florida, where her artistry and creativity flourished from a young age. 

After studying art and design at Parsons in New York City, this former military spouse found herself living in Tennessee, seeking how her passions for design and entertainment could both be fulfilled. 

After owning a boutique in downtown Nashville, she discovered NFL cheerleading could be the perfect match. Two seasons with the Tennessee Titans allowed her to fulfill her passion for dance and entertainment, but also showcase her talents in costume and swimsuit design. 

The next military move brought her to Seattle, where she joined the Seattle Seahawks Sea Gals. Her creativity in swimsuit design shined through in various swimsuit calendars, which caught the attention of Nordstrom, where she currently works today as a designer for their private label brands. 

Jalanda enjoys projects of all kinds, from sewing and painting, to home improvement and interior decorating. She has recently found her way back home and continues to work and create in South Florida.

Kendall Roque (Row-Kay) is a self-taught footwear artist born and raised in South Seattle, WA. He specializes in designing, painting, cutting / sewing and implementing traditional footwear cobbler techniques to create unique 1 of 1 projects for clients by incorporating their interests and inspiration through streetwear fashion, vintage footwear designs, an array of color palettes and different textiles and patterns. Kendall's background in Business Marketing has allowed him to create a business out of his passion for shoes and art since 2013 - which have created amazing opportunities for collaborations throughout the years within the NFL, WNBA, MLB, local Seattle businesses, and international companies.

Ben is a 23 year old with autism who is the talent behind Small Ego Art. Art has always been part of his life and is now providing him an opportunity to have meaningful and fulfilling work for himself by doing something he loves.  A portion of Small Ego Art sales go to Ben's Fund, a foundation supporting those with autism in the state of Washington.

Brad is based in Chicago and started designing shoes in 2012. He brought his passion for shoes and art together which opened many doors to local, national and international clientele. From kids to adults, celebrities to athletes (and mascots), to charities and fundraisers, Brad's body of work is quite diverse. Balancing family, work and art continues to drive his passion to create every day.

Sean is a visual artist located in Yakima, Washington. He works in many different media, with heavy focuses in painting, drawing, illustration, and design. Utilizing and altering the basic elements of visual art, he explores the dynamic compositions and forms that can be achieved within two and three dimensional works. Pulling from his experience in sports and the arts, he aims to merge visual cues from a variety of cultural sources, such as photography, fashion, architecture, and design, to create pieces that tell unique visual stories.

Marcus "Cus" Williams is a self taught Seattle born and raised artist. Bright colors, character drawings and graffiti were all big influences throughout his life. Cus has been working as a fully independent artist for 12 years. Six years of that time he has also worked with the Seattle Seahawks and in the My Cause My Cleats tradition.  

First pair of cleats were with Cliff Avril and his Cliff Avril Family Foundation in which the cause focuses on diabetes. Through the seasons he was able to work with players such as Michael Bennett, Frank Clark, and Russell Wilson's "Why Not Us" nonprofit foundation. Now resides in Nevada Las Vegas, but will always represent for hit hometown and team. Go Hawks!