If that’s the case, take a page from Kendrick and get the right size, because one of the reasons Kendrick was able to make it work is because they are the perfect length to float above the midsole of his kicks imperceptibly.

Around 8:30 p.m., Kendrick Lamar kicked off his Super Bowl set with Samuel L. Jackson playing the role of Uncle Sam and introducing the Compton MC's performance. This set the tone for the halftime show's "The Great American Game" theme. The field design was set up like the buttons of a PlayStation controller, adding to the vibe.

In its framing, narrative approach, and density, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl was unlike any that have come before it.