Angel Reese’s future in Chicago has been a hot topic, but this week? Different story. The spotlight was all hers after Reebok finally dropped her first signature sneaker — the Angel Reese 1.
The release hit Thursday morning and it was chaos right away. All three launch colorways — Diamond Dust, Receipts Ready, and Mebounds — were gone in just hours. Fans went crazy, and even her own teammate Kamilla Cardoso (yup, the Nike athlete) admitted she wanted a pair.
“Yes, I’ve thought about it,” Cardoso said. “This is one of my biggest dreams as an athlete, but it’s a complicated conversation that will take some time. We’re working on it.
Kamilla talking about her dream of owning her own sneakers:
“Yes, I’ve thought about it. This is one of my biggest dreams as an athlete, but it’s a complicated conversation that will take some time. We’re working on it.”#WNBA pic.twitter.com/uu2k98YLSA
— Kamilla Cardoso Brasil 🇧🇷 (@KcardosoBr) September 17, 2025
For Reebok, this is bigger than just selling shoes. They’ve been trying to reconnect with the younger crowd, and Reese is the perfect fit. Shaq himself played recruiter here, and he’s been hyping her up nonstop — not just for her game, but for how she moves the culture.
“Can’t Even Put It Into Words”: Angel Reese’s Emotional Launch Day
For Angel Reese, though, it wasn’t just about the sales. She celebrated with a BTS video from her photoshoot and dropped an emotional post on X.
“✨ HAPPY LAUNCH DAY ✨. Today I get to share a dream turned reality—my very first shoe 👟.”
✨ HAPPY LAUNCH DAY ✨
Today I get to share a dream turned reality—my very first shoe👟
I can’t even put into words how PROUD I am of this moment, how THANKFUL I am for the journey, and how GRATEFUL I am for every single person who has supported me along the way. 23 years old…… pic.twitter.com/O2gUgVH9do— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) September 18, 2025
Then came the longer post:
“I can’t even put into words how PROUD I am of this moment, how THANKFUL I am for the journey, and how GRATEFUL I am for every single person who has supported me along the way. 23 years old… and I just dropped my very first signature shoe. WOW. 🥺🙏”
So far, Reebok has shown off four versions of the AR1: Mebounds in bright pink, Diamond Dust in iridescent white, Receipts Ready in black and white, plus Giving Grace in gray.
The first three already flew off shelves online. The gray pair hasn’t even dropped yet, but you know it’s coming. Retail is $120, though resale prices are already jumping.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
