Aug 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) looks to pass the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Angel Reese Debuts New Reebok Basketball Shoe Against Caitlin Clark

Originally posted on Sneakers on SI | By Rashad Grove | Last updated Aug 30, 2024 6:43 PM ET

To say that Angel Reese has made a seamless transition into the WNBA would be an understatement. The All-Star Chicago Sky forward is taking the “W” by storm with 22 double-doubles, tying a rookie record and gaining a reputation as a rebounding machine.

After announcing her upcoming first sneaker and apparel signature collection with Reebok in early August, Reese will debut the “Engine A”, Reebok’s first new performance basketball sneaker since the early 2010s on August 30 against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

NBA legend and Reebok Basketball President Shaquille O'Neal used his massive social media following to unveil the kicks before Friday night's highlight anticipated game. Basketball fans check out the sneakers in O'Neal's Instagram post below.

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The “Engine A” also boasts a high-abrasion rubber outsole with a multi-directional, modified herringbone traction pattern designed to give maximum grip for basketball-specific movements on the court.

Beginning in 2022, the Reebok Advanced Concepts team launched a multi-year creative process “to create a performance basketball footwear model to relaunch the brand”, resulting in "Engine A."

The upcoming release of “Engine A” is a significant milestone for Reebok and the women’s game marking the brand’s official return to the hardwood on the shoulders of basketball’s marquee female superstar.

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