How Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce turned their Chiefs cleats into a $15,050 move for a bigger cause(Getty)
On November 23, 2025, both stars wore custom footwear against the Indianapolis Colts to spotlight causes tied to their foundations. Mahomes’ pair later turned that message into a five-figure result, closing at $15,050 through the NFL Auction. With more than 1,800 NFL players, coaches and staff involved, the initiative put charities and community causes in front of football fans across the country. The Chiefs announced their participation on November 20, 2025, ahead of the Colts game. Mahomes represented the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, whileTravis Kelce supported Eighty-Seven & Running. The NFL Auction later listed his 2025 game-worn pair, giving fans a chance to own a piece of Chiefs history while supporting the cause attached to it.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce gave their Chiefs cleats a purpose beyond football during the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign. The campaign gave Kansas City players a chance to use a game-day moment for something bigger. Both foundations put a strong focus on young people, making the cause especially fitting for the two Chiefs stars. Mahomes’ custom cleats did not stop making an impact when the game ended.
Speaking after the Chiefs’ November 23 game against Indianapolis, Stanley explained why having NFL players highlight these organizations can matter so much.
Stanley also explained why fans connect differently with the campaign, saying, “people cheer a little bit louder knowing that it’s more than just a game.” The NFL also explains how the My Cause My Cleats auctions work. The league does not keep the profits from the auction. Instead, the money goes toward the player’s selected charity, meaning the winning bid carries a purpose beyond simply owning Mahomes’ game-worn equipment. The Chiefs players wore the cleats during a regular-season game, when their causes received the same spotlight as the action on the field. The emotional side of the campaign came from Kim Stanley, executive director of Braden’s Hope.