Patriots’ Mack Hollins’ Shoeless Habit Sparks Viral Explanation

Patriots Mack Hollins Shoeless Habit Sparks Viral Explanation originally appeared on Athlon Sports.Typically, wed say that New England Patriots receiver Mack Hollins wants his followers to walk a mile in his shoes.One problem: Hollins would likely prefer you leave your Jordans in the closet.Hollins, a ninth-year receiver from North Carolina, prefers going shoeless when possible.

If hes not on the field or working out, hes walking around and letting his feet soak up fresh air.Appearing on Bussin With The Boys this week, Hollins explained that hes committed to avoiding shoes partly because he believes Americans are so soft now."Like bro, do something hard for once, Hollins said.

Its not even hard to wear no shoes.

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Walking into games, no matter what, I have to be barefoot.An X/Twitter post sharing Hollins comments had over 3.6 million viewers at publication.Veteran NFL receiver Mack Hollins prefers to go shoeless when he canTina MacIntyre-YeeDemocrat and Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK Shawn DowdRochester Democrat and Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORKNFL Fans React to Mack Hollins Going BarefootSocial media users were divided, with some mocking Hollins belief that wearing shoes constitutes weakness.

Others argued that Hollins is entitled to his quirks, even if they themselves dont fully understand them.I always thought it was strange that he didnt wear shoes but now it makes sense, read one comment.

I know people that wake up and take cold showers just so the rest of their day is easy."No one has ever said a guy is tough or not a [coward] cause he was barefoot, another user argued.

Mike Tyson didnt get tough being barefoot.

Soldiers aint barefoot.Hollins, who turns 32 on Sept.

16, recorded 31 catches, 378 yards, and a career-high touchdowns for the Buffalo Bills last season.

He signed a two-year, $8.4 million deal with the Patriots in March; the contract features incentives that can push its total value over $10 million.Let's revisit [going shoeless] after a New England winter, quipped an X user.Related: Damar Hamlins Emotional Hard Knocks Moment Has Bills Fans CheeringRelated: Did Tom Brady Just Take a Veiled Shot at Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson?This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 15, 2025, where it first appeared..

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