Duke Ihenacho is making himself comfortable at Washington Redskins minicamp.

The 25-year-old safety showed up to practice wearing Chuck Taylors one day and slippers on another occasion. And somehow he managed not to get hurt.

In truth, Ihenacho only taped his cleats to look like other types of shoes, but he did an exceptionally good job. Here he is with the Chuck Taylor-inspired look:

And then recently with his "slippers:"

Ihenacho first started this tradition while he was a member of the Denver Broncos. Once a week, on what he dubbed "Flashy Fridays," he would make some alteration in his uniform.

With the NFL maintaining a super strict uniform policy, it seems unlikely that Ihenacho could get away with wearing these kicks during a game, but props to him for bringing out his creative side in practice.

Whatever is on Ihenacho's feet in 2015, Redskins fans hope it will help keep his lower body injury free. Before his senior year at San Jose State, Ihenacho suffered a broken metatarsal in one foot and a Lisfranc fracture in another. Then, during week 3 of the 2014 NFL season, Ihenacho went down with a season-ending fracture in his left foot.

What's next for Ihenacho? A Twitter follower suggested sandals, but Ihenacho said he's done that design in the past.

Burgers, Bacon, Dogs: 2014 NFL Tribute Menu

40 For 60 Burger, Minnesota

Patty that's 40 percent bacon, 60 percent ground beef. Cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, crispy onions, a fried egg and special sauce. Served on a pretzel bun. Inspiration: Vikings QB Joe Kapp's game-day philosophy -- 40 men playing as one for 60 minutes.

Bad to the Bone Bologna, Cleveland

Fried all-beef bologna, cut into the shape of Dawg bones, white American cheese, sweet pickles and Chomp’s secret, spicy sauce, on soft white roll. Served with crinkle cut chips and a side of bologna cheese sauce. Inspiration: The fans in the Dawg Pound.

The Emperor, Pittsburgh

Two beef patties with shaved kielbasa, onion bacon kraut, fried egg and Heinz Field Secret Sauce on a Brioche bun. Inspiration:Hall of Fame coach Chuck Noll was nicknamed The Emperor Chaz by broadcaster Myron Cope.

Red Sail Dog, Tampa Bay

Hebrew National hot dog with Sriracha mustard, red sauerkraut and scallion curls, on a split top bun. Inspiration: Red sail on the Buccaneers' logo.

The Quick & Carmichael, Philadelphia

Black cherry smoked pulled pork, maple sugar smoked pulled chicken, topped with house made slaw, on a potato roll. Each sandwich is available with choice of Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce or Carolina Vinegar Barbecue Sauce. Inspiration: Mike Quick and Harold Carmichael were two of the best receivers in team history.

Toro's Chicken Stack, Houston

Created by Aramark’s celebrity chef partner, Grady Spears. Hill Country smoked chicken, topped with candied bacon, Texas jack cheese, cranberry mayo and garnished with fresh arugula. Served on a Sheila Parton jalapeño roll with kettle chips. Inspiration: Toro is the Texans mascot.

Who-Dey Pigskin Wrap, Cincinnati

Soft flour tortilla encasing two corn tostada shells loaded with Mojo pulled pork (seasoned and cooked for over 13 hours), pork crackling, bacon bits, fresh Pico de Gallo and pepper jack cheese, grilled until golden brown. Served with creamy cilantro-lime queso cheese sauce. Inspiration: The team's signature fan chant of "Who Dey, Who Dey, Who Dey think gonna beat them Bengals."

Poe's Pork Taco, Baltimore

Smoked pulled pork, tossed with buffalo sauce, topped with green onion slaw on a flatbread tortilla. Served with Utz Potato Chips. Inspiration: Baltimore poet Edgar Allan Poe, wrote "The Raven."

DaBurger Sliders

Pepper jack pork burger, chorizo cream, chipotle barbecue pulled pork, Havarti cheese, thick-cut bacon and crispy potato sticks. Inspiration: The Illinois Pork Council's classic "DaBurger."

Tailgate Stack, Kansas City

Burnt ends topped with cheddar cheese sauce, malted beer grain syrup, bacon and a fried egg. Served on a piece of frybread. Inspiration: The tailgating at Arrowhead Stadium is legendary.

Music City Meatloaf Sandwich

Homemade meatloaf with crispy, fried onions and chipotle mayo. Inspiration: "Named for Nashville's thriving comfort food scene."

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