Minnesota United FC's Michael Boxall Is Serious About His Kicks

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Ahead of Minnesota United's first-ever Major League Soccer playoff match, against L.A. Galaxy, defender Michael Boxall joined Norman Seawright at Studiiyo23, a Minneapolis-based boutique that specializes in urban fashion—and that style is right up Boxall's alley.

A native of New Zealand, his earliest style influence came from American rapper Nelly's song "Air Force Ones," and he's gravitated toward Nike shoes since then. It's an extension of his personality; laid-back and casual.

Above is a shorter version of a conversation between Seawright, Boxall and Studiiyo23 owner Moh Habib; click here for the extended interview!