

Open at the back with just a single strap, it is covered at the front but with holes, which may not fit Riot’s definition of “closed-toe shoes.” All jackets, jerseys, and pants must match.” Credit: Marved6 on TwitterĬrocs is an American footwear company that makes a variety of shoes and sandals, but their name has become synonymous with its classic design that’s half shoe, half sandal. During matches, players must wear jerseys and may individually choose to wear jackets. The matching apparel includes shirts, jerseys, jackets, and pants. “All starting players must wear matching apparel during the player introductions. On top of this, their uniforms must match and only pants are allowed: The referee had come on stage with a pair of shoes and told jojopyun to change into those instead, Inspired added.Īccording to the official Worlds 2022 rulebook under section 4.5 “Player and Coach Apparel”, besides wearing their official team uniforms during matches and related interviews, players “must wear pants and closed-toe shoes.” “A bit annoying… pretty weird rule if you ask me.” “I don’t know what’s the rule there, but we have to follow it and jojo was obviously wearing Crocs on stage,” he said, shrugging his shoulders. They said that we can either play with shoes or without shoes, but not with Crocs,” Inspired told Laure. “Basically Riot forbids us from wearing Crocs on stage. Riot doesn’t allow pro players to wear Crocs at Worlds 2022, which is different from Valorant Champions 2022 Screenshot by Amanda Tan/ONE Esports Mid lane Zac debuts at Worlds 2022, Froggy says he was inspired by G2 caPs.DRX Deft made a mistake, then Zeka’s Akali channeled Chovy to save the game.It took a few minutes to resolve, and no explanation was given at that point in time.ĭuring the post-match broadcast interview with the winning team, host Laure Valée’s first question to EG jungler Kacper “Inspired” Słoma was about the pause, which was caused by a wardrobe violation by mid laner Joseph Joon “jojopyun” Pyun. On day two of Worlds 2022 Play-Ins stage, there was a delay early on during the match between Evil Geniuses and LOUD.Īfter drafts concluded, a game pause was called by official referees.
