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WNBA Star Angel Reese Unveils New Signature Sneaker
WNBA Star Angel Reese Unveils New Signature Sneaker originally appeared on The Spun. Angel Reese may be a polarizing WNBA player to some, but there's no denying that she's extremely popular. She's now going to capitalize on that popularity in one of the biggest ways possible: A signature sneaker. Advertisement On Wednesday, Reebok unveiled the new Angel Reese 1 sneaker. There is no official release date but the apparel company said that they're "coming soon." "Introducing the Angel Reese 1. Coming soon," Reebok wrote. Reese replied, "AR-1s COMING SOON!" The Chicago Sky star has been partnered with Reebok for a while now. She already has several sneaker partnerships and apparel items that have been on sale for a while. Reese's many fans are certainly hyped about her first signature sneaker: "Looks kinda cool, I wanna see some other colorways but I'll definitely support Angel and grab a pair! I thought her signature shoe would be a bit more flashy," one user wrote. Advertisement "Angel Reese got her own sneaker and dropped the mic with it. Certified queen energy!" another declared. "I am getting these for my daughter's birthday. She is a super fan," another pledged. "And they're iridescent like an angel's wings!!! Omgggg I NEED THEM." May 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) is seen during warm ups prior to the first half against the Dallas Wings at the Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images© Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images According to Nice Kicks, Reese is now just the fourth active WNBA ever and just the second woman ever to receive a signature sneaker from Reebok. Knowing Reese and how much she likes to show the cameras on and off the court, we might see her wearing those sneakers quite a lot once they're finally released. Advertisement On the court, Reese is continuing to put up strong rebound numbers. But the Sky are struggling, recently falling to 5-13 overall. It's going to take more than some new kicks to fix what's wrong with the team. Related: Caitlin Clark Wore $400 Sneakers Against Angel Reese On Sunday WNBA Star Angel Reese Unveils New Signature Sneaker first appeared on The Spun on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Angel Reese Lands Legendary Cover Over Caitlin Clark, WNBA Stars
Angel Reese Lands Legendary Cover Over Caitlin Clark, WNBA Stars originally appeared on The Spun. Angel Reese has added yet another incredible achievement to her resume this Wednesday. On Tuesday night, Reese learned that she'll team up with Napheesa Collier for her second All-Star appearance. They'll square off against Caitlin Clark and her star-studded supporting cast. Advertisement Less than 24 hours later, Reese showed off her signature sneaker with Reebok. She also revealed that she's this year's cover athlete for the WNBA Edition of NBA 2K26. That's quite the achievement for the second-year star from LSU. "Being on the cover of NBA 2K26 and debuting my first-ever signature shoe with Reebok on thatcover, the Angel Reese 1, is more than a milestone — it's a statement," Reese said. "It's about representation and showing young girls they can be confident, bold, and take up space unapologetically." The WNBA edition of NBA 2K has featured a legendary athlete on the cover over the years, such as Candace Parker, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. Last year's game had A'ja Wilson on the cover. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 22: Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts against the New York Liberty during the first half at Wintrust Arena on May 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by)Reese joining the list of 2K cover athletes at just 23 years old is a testament to her popularity. Advertisement "To be cemented in NBA 2K history is a special honor that reflects not only my journey, but also all the veteran WNBA players who have paved the way before me and the growing impact of the league as a whole," Reese added. As you'd imagine, WNBA fans had a lot to say about Reese's accomplishment. "Online haters work hard but Angel Reese and her team work HARDER," one fan said. "2K26 cover in her signature shoe that she just unveiled today might I add I love good marketing." "Angel Reese making the 2K cover before Caitlin Clark is a lowkey flex on her part," a second fan wrote. "She's the face of the league," another fan declared. Advertisement NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5, so fans won't have to wait too much longer to get their hands on it. Related: WNBA Star Angel Reese Unveils New Signature Sneaker Angel Reese Lands Legendary Cover Over Caitlin Clark, WNBA Stars first appeared on The Spun on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
