NFL player shows off Harambe inspired cleats

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon sported some of the best customised cleats of 2016, with a tribute to Harambe. Photo / Twitter

There's been a number of high quality customised cleats making an appearance in the 2016 NFL season.

But Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon may have just taken the cake.

He wore Harambe-style boots for the warmup before Minnesota's clash with the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday.

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 23, 2016

The Vikings seem to be fond of the late gorilla, who became famous for being shot and killed after a three-year-old baby fell into a zoo inclosure in Cincinnati. They even gave him a shout out in one of their pre-game huddles.

Unfortunately for McKinnon however, the NFL doesn't let players wear customised cleats during the game.

But he and his fellow cleat creators have been granted a one-off release. For one week only, the league will allow players to wear alternative cleats during week 13.

Over 400 players have signed up.