Caleb Plant’s New Boxing Shoes Turn Heads Online- “Trying to Be Andre Ward”

“The creative process behind my boot is I kind of took a lot of things, Roy Jones Jr. had on his boxing boots a long time ago. And I’m kinda making it into Jordan 11. I’m trying to bring fashion into boxing,” said a seventeen-year-old Javon Walton last year before his fight with Joshua Torres. And he’s not alone in that mission. In the March 1st clash between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr., while the fight’s outcome left some fans divided, sneakerheads had their eyes glued to Roach Jr.’s custom Air Jordan 4, handmade by Dennis Michael Velliquette of The Source Design Kings (TSDK). Amidst this turn up in fashion, Caleb Plant is now turning heads with his foray into the territory.

After a 9th-round TKO win over Trevor McCumby last year, Plant is, at the moment, gearing up for his 12-round showdown with Jose Armando Resendiz on May 31 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. With just two career losses (against Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez), the 32-year-old has proven he knows how to navigate high-stakes matchups. And now, with only five days to go, Caleb Plant is once again grabbing headlines.

Taking to Instagram yesterday, the 32-year-old shared a caption alongside some photos of his new custom boxing boots. “Eye for an eye till we both blind. Silly you for thinking I’m the nice guy. 85’s for one of the last throwbacks y’all have in the sport @thesurgeon MAY31st @primevideo AND STILLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!! @revengetour.” The spotlight wasn’t just on his words, it was on his feet. The custom Jordan-inspired boxing boots, in striking red, black, and white, were crafted by none other than Dominic “The Surgeon” Ciambrone, a name synonymous with sneaker artistry. Known for his high-profile collaborations and, most recently, the custom kits for the Fatal Fury boxing event in Times Square, Ciambrone delivered yet another head-turner.

Caleb Plant shows off his latest custom boxing boots inspired by Jordan’s pic.twitter.com/vsOUzXYMnC

— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) May 23, 2025

The boots quickly caught fire online, especially after The Ring Magazine reshared Plant’s post on X. But even among boxing’s elite, Caleb Plant’s collection turns heads. In the buildup to his grudge match with David Benavidez in 2023, Showtime Sports gave fans an inside look at the Nashville native’s home, and his sneaker game stole the show. During the All Accesstour, cameras captured rows of rare kicks neatly displayed in glass cases, everything from exclusive Air Jordan 1s and 2s to Nike Air Forces and even Converse Chuck Taylors. It was enough to impress even Floyd Mayweather Jr, a man who owns some of the most coveted sneakers on the planet.

Now, with just days to go until he faces Jose Armando Resendiz, Caleb Plant’s latest footwear reveal is once again making waves. So, what exactly are they saying about this latest drop? Let’s take a look.

Caleb Plant’s style punches above his weight

Fans didn’t hold back, with one cheeky comment pointing out a familiar look: “Trying to be Andre Ward ,” a nod to the retired boxing veteran Andre Ward, who famously partnered with Jordan Brand and rocked their gear throughout his career. Still, Plant isn’t new to this game. He’s worked with The Shoe Surgeon before, stepping into the ring in custom designs inspired by rare Nike Dunks like “Freddy Krueger” and “What the Dunk.”

One user joked, “Caleb Plant is gonna change his name from Sweet Hands to Sweet Feet ,” summing up the buzz around his style. The former IBF super middleweight champion, who’s been a fixture in boxing since 2014, has a knack for winning both inside the ring and in the fashion department. And now, with his new gear turning heads, some fans believe his performance will follow suit. And maybe even lead to another KO finish. After all, his opponent, Jose Armando Resendiz, is also coming off a knockout win over Fernando Paliza, setting the stage for fireworks in Las Vegas.

Another fan chimed in, “They’re sweet. Man has taste,” clearly impressed by Caleb Plant’s sneaker game. Fellow fighter Devin Haney couldn’t hold back either, commenting, “Damn… u came crazy.” It’s not the first time Plant has caught attention with his footwear. Back in October 2023, he dropped jaws with Freddy Krueger SB Dunk-inspired boxing boots, made in collaboration with The Shoe Surgeon. That night, before facing Anthony Dirrell, he debuted the custom shoes and later scored a highlight-reel knockout in the ninth round.

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That performance left a lasting impression, with fans still reminiscing about it. “Can’t wait to his comeback with dat shoe,” another fan wrote, hoping the new Jordans bring a similar result. But of course, not all comments were pure praise. Some brought comparison into the mix.

“They look awesome, fancy but still professional not that Devin Haney’s garbage,” said one user, taking a jab at Haney’s Fear of God collaboration boots from his April fight against Ryan Garcia. While Haney’s shoes had designer flair, fans questioned their practicality, and even his promoter, Eddie Hearn, addressed whether they may have affected his performance. In contrast, Plant’s balance of style and substance is winning fans over.

Another user added, “Caleb definitely got top 5 boxing swag right now,” and it’s hard to argue. While the 32-year-old is not yet in the top five pound-for-pound rankings, Caleb Plant’s fashion sense (combined with his grit, speed, and ring IQ) makes him one of the most stylish and skilled fighters today.

So, what do you think of Caleb Plant’s new boxing shoes? Are they a good omen heading into his May 31st showdown with Jose Armando Resendiz at Michelob Ultra Arena?

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