This wasn’t the product of some bizarre mishap with shoes being transported to the tourney. Instead, they’re raising awareness and money for the fight against pediatric cancer.

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It’s not even a new look for the NCAA Tournament, just new to many viewers. Here are the details, from the school’s athletic department website .

The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Alabama is the direct beneficiary of the fundraising and awareness efforts.