A'Ja Wilson Unveils 1st Signature Sneaker: The Nike A’One

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After much anticipation and a sneak peek on Monday, A’ja Wilson’s very first signature sneaker has arrived. Introducing the Nike A’One. The newest Nike model is perfectly engineered for Wilson’s dominance on the court and her ability to stand tall against defenders. The Swoosh does this with elite-level cushioning dubbed Cushlon ST2 foam, which keeps her comfortable yet allows her to leap at any rebound or defender in sight with timely recovery. A newly developed traction pattern also aids all her quick and tight moves. Wilson revealed that the shoe took several years to build for her game. If you were scared of what she’d be able to accomplish after already earning two WNBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, three WNBA MVP awards, and an NCAA championship, just wait until she laces these up. “If you think you’ve seen my best, think again,” says Wilson in the press release. “We worked for over two years to create the Nike A’One to help me redefine the limits of greatness and advance the game to another level. My signature shoe is worth the wait — engineered for my game and my style, and built to motivate the next generation to go big. Just wait to see what we do with it.” But technology aside, the A’One’s are also easy on the eyes. It features a layered look of gradient pinks, a small resemblance to the Air Max 95. She chose pink, of course, because it’s her favorite color, and a few other personable details pay homage to those closest to her.

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There are Celtic symbols for mom and dad tucked away on the inner tongue, and her favorite postgame quote on the heel reads, “Weakness, weakness. We don’t have time for that.” In an ode to the necklace her grandmother gave her, pearls can also be seen through the silhouette. If the kicks weren’t enough, some matching gear is also hitting stores, including a cropped women’s hoodie with a satin lining, T-shirts, sateen shorts, and her signature A’Symmetric tights, which originated after a leg injury she suffered her rookie year and snowballed into a fashion statement.

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“When athletes wear my shoe or any of the pieces from my collection, I want them to feel the power behind that logo: the power to dream big, then put in the work — in style and confidence,” says Wilson. The sneakers and collection will hit stores (including SNKRS and nike.com) in May 2025. Get a better look at the A’One and its origin story in the gallery below.