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It’s official: A’ja Wilson is getting her own Nike signature sneaker
Two-time league MVP becomes the 13th woman in WNBA history to receive her own shoe
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WNBA legend Candace Parker earned her stripes in long partnership with Adidas
Exploring Parker’s career and her influence on women’s basketball sneakers
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May’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month’s must-have releases
From Nike to New Balance to Puma, there’s plenty to choose from
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LaMelo Ball debuts his first lifestyle shoe with the Puma LaFrancé
Charlotte Hornets star and Puma collaborated on his first lifestyle shoe
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Marvin Harrison Jr. joins New Balance as the brand’s face of football ahead of the 2024 NFL draft
The star Ohio State wide receiver and son of NFL Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison will headline New Balance’s first official gridiron cleat during his rookie season
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Joel Embiid and Skechers could shake up the world of basketball sneakers
What the reigning MVP’s departure from Under Armour says about basketball shoe deals and the big names
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Kyrie Irving found his tribe at Anta Sports and got the shoe deal he always wanted
The story behind how the Anta design team and the Dallas Mavericks star combined forces for the KAI 1 sneakers
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How the Black-led Jordan Brand steers Nike’s landmark $140 million Black Community Commitment initiative
After the 2020 murder of George Floyd, Michael Jordan and his brand stepped up with $100 million in grants and the goal of changing the narrative of African Americans
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro gains ownership from new sneaker deal with HOLO Footwear
Okoro leads HOLO’s entry into basketball sneakers by becoming frontman and part-owner of the footwear company