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Cheer team custom AF1s: squad colors as base, each cheerleader's name in script on the side panel, number on the heel tab, season year on the midsole edge. Popular for end-of-season banquet gifts, senior night, and competition. From $299/pair. Full guide: sports teams hub.
4 Occasions That Drive Cheer Team Shoe Orders
End-of-Season Banquet GiftCoach or booster club gifting every cheerleader at the season-end banquet — the most common cheer team shoe occasion. Each pair carries the athlete's name and the season year. The gift that lasts longer than any banquet trophy and travels with the cheerleader beyond the squad.
Senior NightHonoring graduating cheerleaders at their final home game. The athlete's name prominent alongside "Senior Night 2026" and school colors. The most emotionally resonant cheer shoe occasion — presented on the floor before the game or at a senior recognition ceremony. See the senior night guide.
Competition / StateCustom shoes marking a competition milestone — regional title, state championship, national qualifier. "STATE 2026" or the competition name on the midsole edge alongside each athlete's name. The commemorative pair that marks the highest achievement of the season.
All-Star CheerAll-star gym orders using gym colors and the gym name in place of school colors. End-of-season gifts for teams, level-up recognition for athletes moving to a new program, or competition season gifts. Design formula identical to school cheer — gym colors, athlete name, season or competition year.
Cheer Team Design Formula
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Squad colors — primary + secondary as the baseThe school or gym colors applied as the base across every pair. Script lettering in the secondary color on the primary base is the standard cheer aesthetic — it reads feminine and intentional rather than the block lettering used for most male sports teams.
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Cheerleader's name in script on the side panelScript is the dominant cheer choice over block — it matches the visual language of cheer culture. First name, full name, or nickname. The personalizing element that makes each pair belong to one athlete specifically.
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Number on the heel tabThe athlete's squad number on the heel tab. Visible from behind and in sideline photos. For squads without individual numbers, initials or a position designation can take this placement.
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Season or occasion text on the midsole edge"2026 SEASON," "STATE CHAMPS 2026," "SENIOR NIGHT 2026," or the squad name. The shared element that ties all pairs together as part of the same season and program.
Soft pink custom AF1 — for cheer squads whose identity is built around a specific shade of pink.
Submitting the Squad Order
📋 What to Collect Before Submitting
- Every cheerleader's name exactly as it should appear (first name standard for cheer — more personal, fits script style)
- Every athlete's squad number (or initials if no squad numbers)
- Every athlete's exact shoe size — youth and women's sizing both available. Cannot be exchanged
- Squad primary and secondary colors with hex codes or uniform color reference
- Season text — year, competition name, "Senior Night," or squad name for midsole edge
- Lettering style preference — script (standard for cheer) or block
Submit the complete roster in one design request at StyleReels.us/design-request/. Allow 4–6 weeks for squad orders of 10+ pairs. For the general school ordering process see the school ordering guide. For basketball and football team shoe guides see the sports teams hub.