Angel Reese wears custom pink Barbie-themed shoes in highly awaited WNBA showdown with Caitlin Clark as Chicago Sky face Indiana Fever
Against the Indiana Fever on Saturday, Chicago Sky player Angel Reese made her Reebok Solution shoe debut, patterned after Barbie.
Reese’s first-ever WNBA matchup against basketball sensation and college rival Caitlin Clark could not have come at a better time to display her bespoke kicks.
Previously known as “The Bayou Barbie” while attending LSU, Reese’s shoes were created and altered by Chicago-based designer Marvin Baroota of SoLegitCustoms.
The sneakers have a fading pink color scheme that gets deeper at the toes and lighter near the heel. The pink foundation is complemented by the white soles and laces.
The Barbie emblem and the character’s silhouette are featured on the left shoe. Conversely, the right shoe features the traditional “Barbie” lettering logo.
Angel Reese wore custom pink Barbie-themed shoes against Caitlin Clark and the Fever
Reese is averaging 11 points, 8.2 rebounds, and two assists so far in the WNBA
Reese is debuting her shoes as she and the Sky look to spoil Indiana’s search for a home win
In the WNBA thus far, Clark has averaged 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game.In April, Clark got her comeuppance when Iowa defeated LSU in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8. Clark’s 41 points and 12 assists in the 94-87 victory swiftly overshadowed Reese’s 17 points and 20 rebounds.
Iowa went on to play in another championship game, but they were defeated by the South Carolina team led by Dawn Staley.
Still, the Fever chose Clark with the first overall pick in the WNBA draft. Chicago selected Reese in the seventh round.
