Angel Reese's first signature shoe with Reebok signals a new era for women's basketball
Reebok has unveiled the Angel Reese 1, Angel Reeece, the 1st signature shoe of the WNBA star. The sneaker has a white and shiny finish and a performance-based design with the nickname of Reese, well known for its style and brawn elements.
As it has not been confirmed when exactly it will be released, fans can anticipate it in 2026 as Reebok is increasingly involved in basketball with the support of such influencers as Shaquille ONeal and Allen Iverson.
Angel Reese and Reebok bring culture and performance together with the Angel Reese 1 debut
Since she signed her multi-year extension in October 2024, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese—already a two-time WNBA All-Star and a fashion icon—has collaborated with Reebok to launch the Angel Reese 1.
Designed with her in mind, with her possessing what has been described as her culture-driving energy and style, the shoe features bright iridescent colors that beget both on-court durability as well as street styling.
It is not only a pair of sportswear but the means or expression of creativity of Reese, which seemingly finds its representation in a luxurious photoshoot and goes in the aesthetic direction of a bright person.
Reebok Basketball, under the leadership of heavyweights Shaquille O'Neal (President) and Allen Iverson (Vice President), has been quietly gaining steam. Reese has just introduced her signature "AR" logo—a flowing cursive design with a halo—suggesting the story that shapes the shoe's identity. With Engine A already out since June 2025 and Reese's "Reebok by Angel" apparel line up and running, this signature sneaker establishes her as a prominent face in the brand's revival.
Although the confirmation of the date of release and pricing of the shoe is still absent, Reebok has indicated that Angel Reese 1 will be released in 2026. With the WNBA season adding spice to the industry, there is an expectation that more tech specs, performance features, and color ways could be launched. TSX is made up of the base which is TPU overlay on engineered mesh meant to insinuate performance style in design, although additional information concerning the performance platform cushioning is not available.
Reese's ascent has been legendary: in her Rookie Year with the Chicago Sky, she set WNBA records, averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds in 34 games. Off the court, her brand value skyrocketed—she secured deals with Reese's and Beats by Dre, launched the 'Unapologetically Angel' podcast, and became an investor in DC Power Football Club. A fashion trailblazer, Reese was featured on Vogue's cover and turned heads at the CFDA Awards—not just as an athlete but also as a style icon.
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Angel Reese has successfully turned her athletic excellence into a robust brand identity, and with Reebok's endorsement from icons like Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson, her vision is being validated. With the official launch planned for 2026 and no details on pricing or full specs yet, the buzz is intense. What's clear is that this shoe heralds a new era—for Reese, for Reebok Basketball, and for women's basketball in general.
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