If there’s one thing Angel Reese does better than most, it’s knowing how to build her brand. The Bayou Barbie has made a habit of turning criticism into opportunity. Remember the “MeBounds” trend? Not only did she use it as a source of motivation to improve herself, but she also used it to expand her brand by trademarking the word and creating merchandise out of it. But did you really think that was the end of it? Absolutely not! After becoming the cover athlete of 2k26, Reese has a special announcement in store!
The two-time WNBA All-Star has done it again! Angel Reese and Reebok Basketball just dropped a major surprise by unveiling her first-ever signature shoe! Surprisingly, these were supposed to be released next year! Talk about catching your fans off guard in the best way possible!
The Reebok Angel Reese 1 is officially making its debut in the ‘Diamond Dust.’ Wondering what that looks like? Think sleek, a light blue look with hints of shimmering iridescent purple and pink. Just like the Chi Town Barbie herself! According to Reebok’s official press release, the shoe “is designed to pay homage to her culture-driving energy and style while being grounded in innovative performance basketball design.”
BREAKING: Angel Reese and Reebok have officially unveiled her first signature shoe, the AR 1s. pic.twitter.com/ewFx6Qfcx6
— I talk hoops (@trendyhoopstars) July 9, 2025
Walking into Wintrust Arena with her signature shoes in one hand and a shirt featuring a picture of the shoe drop, Reese reminded everyone that when it comes to self-promotion, she’s in a league of her own! Fans were extremely hyped! Reese would later go on to make her signature shoe debut in the game against the Wings, and sportscasters Lisa Byington and Shimmy Miller couldn’t hide their excitement either.
“Check out the debut of the Angel Reese 1’s, her signature sneaker. Not available yet, but available soon and available for Angel here tonight,” said Byington. Shimmy was quick to join in, saying, “Those are nice. Those are clean. Classic.”
It’s quite obvious that the fans would want to get a pair of these as quickly as possible, but sadly, they aren’t available in stores just yet. As the sportscasters mentioned on live TV, so far, we don’t have any news on a release date or the pricing of the shoes. Hopefully, the fqans won’t have to wait for much longer!
Shimmy Miller revealed the real reason behind Reese’s signature shoe, saying, “She (Angel) says the most brilliant diamond dust is made from pressure, polish, and time. And just like a kid coming out of Baltimore, she’s taken all that pressure, polished her game, and over time, turned it into everything she is today.”
We have seen time and again how Reese has embraced negativity on the internet and turned it into a source of motivation to go ahead. That kind of mental strength doesn’t come overnight. It’s shaped by real adversity, something she’s faced since her early years growing up. Her rise is a testament to the hard work she has put in over the years. And, now she is reaping the rewards!
And her performances back that up as well!
Angel Reese continues to shine
Angel Reese was in the form of her life heading into the game against Dallas. She was averaging 17.4 rebounds a game according to Yahoo Sports. Such numbers are unheard of! But that’s not all! She was riding a historic streak with six straight games of 15+ rebounds, the longest in the WNBA!
But heading into the game, there were some question marks regarding her availability. According to Sara Jane Gamelli, Reese’s availability was ‘questionable’ against Dallas. But eventually, she was cleared to play. And of course, she put in an amazing show for the fans, scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to help the Sky post their 6th win of the season!
Reese is currently showing no signs of stopping after having a rough start to the season. And this can be a springboard for Chicago to pile up some wins (and they dearly need them) in the upcoming matches. What are your thoughts on Reese’s signature shoes? Will you buy a pair? Let us know in the comments down below!
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