Written By: Pynnderella
Angel Reese — LSU legend turned WNBA powerhouse, style icon, rebound machine, just dropped her debut signature sneaker with Reebok, called the Angel Reese 1 (AR1).
Reebok came back into performance basketball in a major way through Reese. She is Reebok Basketball’s first athlete signing under Shaquille O’Neal’s presidency (Reebok’s President of Basketball).
Why this matters: Reebok hasn’t focused on women’s signature performance shoes in a long while and Reese’s deal signals that shift. This is more than a collab. This is reclamation.
The Shoes + Colorways
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AR1 doesn’t just talk the talk, it walks. Here are the colorways and style vibes causing all the “ooh’s”:
- Mebound’s is Reese’s viral rebound identity, turned into pink promise. Vibrant pink, bold energy. It was the first colorway she debuted at an All-Star showcase.
- Diamond Dust’s are Clean, radiant, almost ethereal. Think sleek, think stylish, think stepping on court and turning heads everywhere else.
- Receipts Ready’s are Black and white with sharp accents. Her “look good, mean business” pair. Solid, crisp, confident.
Drop date? September 18, 2025. Market price? $120 in adult sizes. All three launched together… and yes, they sold out fast. Like, in minutes. Online.
Why This Is More Than Just Sneakers
Angel didn’t just snag the deal, she created a narrative. From LSU’s “Bayou Barbie” to WNBA rookie star, her story has always been about rewriting the rules. When people clowned her for grabbing her own rebounds (“mebounds”), she trademarked the term and turned it into brand fuel.
Her ball is loud, her style is louder. She wants visibility. She wants impact. She wants to break things open for women in hoops.
Reebok under Shaq (with Allen Iverson in leadership too) chose her not just because she rebounds boards, but because she rebounds culture. She’s unapologetic. She’s not doing what everyone else does. She’s making sure everyone is watching
What It Means
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- Representation: A woman, active in her second WNBA season, gets a signature performance basketball sneaker under one of the most iconic basketball execs. Big. Historic. Inspiring.
- Speed: She got her own shoe faster than most — less than two years into her pro career. That’s rare in any league, especially the WNBA.
- Style + Substance: These sneakers aren’t just pretty — they pull tech, perform well, and mirror her texture (pink vibes, clean tones, bold statements).
If there’s one takeaway? Angel Reese isn’t just walking into legacy. She’s writing it, in bright pinks, in monuments of sneakers, in every clutch rebound. From her LSU days to her pro stage, she’s been showing us she’s always belonged.
So when these AR1s hit courts, they aren’t just shoes. They’re anthems. They’re power. They’re proof: that “first under Shaq” moment? It wasn’t luck. It was her destiny.
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