SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Footwear became a hot top on Thursday during the Carolina Panthers' final media availability before Super Bowl 50.
It began with quarterback Cam Newton being asked why he wears socks with sandals.
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Newton answered with a question.
"Why are you wearing jeans with shoes?" he said. "It's just comfort. I mean, we're still at our team hotel, so it just gives you guys something else to talk about, you know?