WNBA Signature Shoe History: Every Player Who’s Had Their Own …
WEBMay 15, 2024 · When Elena Delle Donne revealed her first signature sneaker in 2022 — her only one to date — she was the first women’s basketball player to get such a nod from Nike in 16 years. The shoe...
The Evolution of Women’s Signature Basketball Shoes
WEBJul 14, 2023 · It was October of 1995 when Nike and Sheryl Swoopes made history as they teamed up to release the first ever women’s signature basketball shoe – the Nike Air Swoopes.
The complete history of signature sneakers in the WNBA
WEBSep 22, 2021 · After Swoopes’ groundbreaking first signature shoe was released in the lead-up to the 1996 Games, Nike selected Leslie as its second signature athlete. Most of the women involved in the design of their shoes first stressed performance elements.
History of WNBA shoe deals: Full list of every player with signature ...
WEBMay 14, 2024 · In the 90’s Nike expand their roster in women’s sports by signing Dawn Staley debuting her own sillouhette the Nike Air Zoom S5 in 1999 it was part of Nike’s Alpha Project.
SneakerCenter: Sheryl Swoopes on being the first woman to …
WEBApr 21, 2020 · In 1995, Sheryl Swoopes -- the first woman signed to the WNBA in 1996-- became the first woman to have a signature athletic shoe. The Nike Air Swoopes were developed with function and style...
The Nike Air Swoopes And The Disappearance Of Women's Signature Shoes ...
WEBOct 19, 2018 · In 1995, Nike released the first-ever women’s signature basketball shoe: The Air Swoopes. It featured a lower ankle cut so Swoopes could move quicker on the court and a Velcro strap across...
The complete list of every WNBA player with a signature shoe deal
WEBOct 15, 2023 · The first shoe deal in WNBA history was the Nike Air Swoopes, named after legendary player Sheryl Swoopes. She was the first player to receive her own signature shoe, with the first model...
Shattered Backboards: Women, Sneakers, and a History of …
WEBJun 6, 2018 · Sheryl Swoopes received the first women’s athlete signature shoe in 1995, with the launch of the Nike Air Swoopes. This also marked the second time Nike released an athlete’s signature shoe, the Air Jordan being the first.
Guide to Active WNBA Players with Signature Shoes
WEBSep 1, 2023 · Sheryl Swoopes made history by becoming the first WNBA player to have a signature shoe—the Nike Air Swoopes 1. This milestone marked Swoopes’ prominence in the sport and paved the way for future women athletes to …
The History of Women's Signature Basketball Sneakers
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Sheryl Swoopes: Seven Nike Air Swoopes Models (1995–2002) When it comes to women’s signature basketball shoes, it all begins with Sheryl Swoopes. The first woman hooper to have her own shoe, she also still has the most signature models with seven Air Swoopes iterations.