Category: PE Corner

PE Corner: A’ja Wilson Debuts Girl Scout-Inspired Nike A’Two PE

Brandon King

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson continues to tell her story through footwear. Wilson took the court in a new Nike A’Two “Girl Scout” Player Exclusive (PE), a colorway inspired by her childhood as a member of the Girl Scouts in South Carolina. The latest PE further showcases Nike’s approach to making Wilson’s signature line a reflection of the experiences, achievements, and values that have shaped one of basketball’s most accomplished players. (⁠House of Heat°) The sneaker draws heavily from the classic Girl Scout uniform, featuring multiple shades of green…

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Sophie Cunningham’s First adidas Signature Retail Release Arrives July 24 with the Crazy Energy PE

Brandon King

Sophie Cunningham is officially getting her first retail sneaker release with adidas. The Phoenix Mercury guard’s adidas Crazy Energy Player Exclusive (PE) is set to hit shelves on July 24 with a retail price of $120, marking a milestone in Cunningham’s growing partnership with the Three Stripes and adding another notable WNBA athlete to adidas Basketball’s expanding roster of player-exclusive releases. The vibrant colorway features a bold pink gradient upper that transitions from a lighter shade in the forefoot to a deeper hue toward the heel. Black accents on the…

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PE Corner: Dawn Staley Shows Off Exclusive South Carolina Nike A’Two Player Exclusives

Brandon King

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley gave fans an early look at one of the most exclusive basketball sneakers of the year, unveiling a custom Nike A’Two Player Exclusive PE inspired by the Gamecocks. The one-of-one colorway celebrates South Carolina’s iconic garnet-and-black color palette and highlights the close relationship between Staley and former Gamecocks legend A’ja Wilson, whose second Nike signature shoe continues to generate major buzz ahead of its wider release. The exclusive pair features a midmatched aesthetic, with one shoe sporting black and red color blocking,…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson debuts UNO-inspired A’Two PEs

Brandon King

Fresh off the continued success of her Nike signature line, A’ja Wilson unveiled one of her most creative player exclusives yet during the Las Vegas Aces’ matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. Wilson laced up a special Uno-inspired “Draw 4” colorway of her Nike A’Two signature sneaker, featuring the iconic red, yellow, blue, and green color palette synonymous with one of the world’s most recognizable card games. Images shared by the Las Vegas Aces and the WNBA quickly circulated across social media, drawing praise from both sneaker enthusiasts and basketball…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark debut “Midwest Lakes” Kobe V Protro 

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As Caitlin Clark went through her pregame work before the Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics Wednesday evening, she did so with a brand new Kobe V Protro on her feet.  This never before seen player exclusive iteration of the Kobe V Protro has been dubbed “Midwest Lakes” and features a light blue and university blue fused upper adorned on the sides with royal blue-bordered white Swooshes.  Royal also shows up at the inner, as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter; additional university blue takes…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark unveils “Sonic” Nike Kobe V Protro PE

Brandon King

Sunday Caitlin Clark helped the Indiana Fever get their first home win of the season with a 89-78 win over the Seattle Storm.  Clark , who posted a near triple double with 21 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, did so in style as she introduced the world to a new Playern Exclusive iteration on the Nike Kobe V Protro.  Inspired by Sega’s blue, briskly running hedgehog, they featured a white and royal fused upper with gold-bordered Swooshes adorning the sides. Metallic gold shows up at the heel counter and…

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PE Corner: The “UNC” Air Jordan 14

Brandon King

Jordan Brand’s collegiate PE run continues to raise the bar, and the latest “UNC” Air Jordan 14 PE might be one of the cleanest school exclusives we’ve seen in years. Designed exclusively for the University of North Carolina athletics program, the player-exclusive Air Jordan 14 trades traditional leather for a luxurious University Blue suede upper that immediately commands attention. Navy detailing on the tongue, sockliner, and outsole provides contrast, while carbon fiber accents along the midsole preserve the Ferrari-inspired DNA that made the XIV iconic in the first place.  …

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Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Coconut Milk” Set For June Release

Brandon King

New images of the upcoming Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Coconut Milk” have emerged courtesy of ath.snkrs, giving sneaker fans another detailed look at one of the more anticipated Kobe releases of the summer. The upcoming Kobe V Protro sports a clean “Coconut Milk” base, complemented by Bright Spruce overlays and contrasting hits of University Red throughout the sneaker. A white Kobe sheath logo appears on the tongue, while Caitlin Clark branding is reportedly placed at the heel, further cementing her growing partnership presence within Nike Basketball’s Kobe…

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Donovan Mitchells unveils the “Spider Man” Adidas Don Issue 8 

Brandon King

In Game 1 of their second round series against the No.1 seed Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell introduced the world to a new color way of his Adidas Don Issue 8.  Already dubbed “Spider Man” due to the color palette, which matches that of the web-slinging hero, it sports a blue to red and back to blue transition across its synthetic upper.  Black shows up at the collar , as well as the inner, red and black are alternatively featured atop each respective tongue, with Adidas branding…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobe III Low Protro PE

Brandon King

Although it went longer than they or their fans would have liked, the Knicks were able to get by the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the opening round the Eastern Conference playoffs.  As the Knicks season continues on, that means we get to see how deep does Jalen Brunson’s bag of Kobe PEs goes. His latest was this Kobe III Protro Low, which he broke out in the Knicks 137-98 public caning of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their second round series.  They feature a gradient upper that transitions…

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