Patriots receiver Mack Hollins’ barefoot escapades reach a new plateau in second New England season

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Mack Hollins has turned the proverbial corner as a New England Patriots wide receiver, but not in the ordinary way one might think, like his speed is improved or he reads defenders better now. This is more about his feet.

His habitually unapologetic bare feet.

Hollins reports that in his second year on the Patriots roster, his life habit of walking everywhere in his bare feet has gained acceptance locally. He knows this because restaurants are welcoming him in and allowing him to dine – sans shoes.

MACK HOLLINS ENTERS STADIUM WITH NO SHOES OR SHIRT

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) runs with the ball against Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025. (Brian Fluharty/Imagn Images)

"I love it," Hollins told reporters at Patriots training camp during an interview session conducted barefoot. "It's really great because now they're kind of letting me slide being barefoot in restaurants and stuff because they know who I am.

"At first, it was like, some homeless guy coming in here, but now it's like the mechanic homeless guy so it's all right. So yeah, it's been great."

Let this marinate.

If you're pretty much disgusted by somebody else's bare feet on display anywhere but a beach, you're not going to be a fan. If you're thinking this is an attention-seeking move, well, maybe. Hollins has been known to stand out and not shy from attention.

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