Skechers expanded its all-star roster of
athletes with Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson. The WNBA’s
first-round draft pick joined Team Skechers after practicing in
Skechers Basketball shoes and experiencing the brand’s signature
Comfort That Performs.
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Rickea Jackson in the new SKX NEXUS™
basketball shoes from Skechers. (Photo: Business Wire)
"I'm thrilled to be the first WNBA player to join forces with
Skechers," shared Rickea Jackson. "While Skechers is a new player
in the basketball world, their commitment to fit, support, and
active collaboration with athletes is clear. The comfort and design
of their footwear is truly impressive. I love training in these
shoes and I'm eager to see what we can accomplish together."
“So we can give each player the attention they deserve, our
roster of professional basketball athletes is tight and focused
with veterans like 2022-2023 MVP Joel Embiid and three-time NBA
All-Star Julius Randle, as well as rising stars with exceptional
talent like LA Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann. We’ve been
looking for the right WNBA player to add to Team Skechers and we
found her in Rickea Jackson,” said Michael Greenberg, president of
Skechers. “Rickea’s a sensational athlete and an inspiration—and
she deserves the best footwear that meets her needs. League rules
mean fans won’t see her competing in Skechers now, but we’re
already gaining her insights as we continue to deliver the most
comfortable and innovative footwear on the court for all
athletes.”
Perfect for players like Jackson and Mann who desire a fast and
responsive court-feel, the SKX NEXUS™ is a low-top court shoe
designed for speed, stability and support. Offering exceptional
comfort with resilient Skechers Move Foam™, every pair features a
breathable mesh upper, lockdown ankle support in the heel, and
Goodyear® rubber with a torsion-plate to amplify traction for quick
cuts on the court. The style joins an innovative Skechers
Basketball collection that includes the lightweight SKX Resagrip™
with advanced cushioning and the SKX Float™ for exceptional
stability and control. Another new style, the SKX Reign™ that
promotes elevation and intense traction, will also deliver for the
2024-2025 season.
Rickea Jackson played college basketball at Mississippi State
and University of Tennessee where she was named first-team All-SEC
in 2023 as a senior. As a freshman at Mississippi State in 2020,
Jackson also earned a second-team All-SEC and received the Gillom
Trophy as the top women’s college player in Mississippi. Jackson
was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks as the number-four overall
pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
The Skechers team of elite athletes competing in the brand’s
performance footwear includes NBA players Joel Embiid, Julius
Randal and Terance Mann; elite footballers Harry Kane, Mohammed
Kudus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Anthony Elanga, as well as many
others; golfers Matt Fitzpatrick and Brooke Henderson; pickleball
pros Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau; and Major League
Baseball players Clayton Kershaw, Chris Taylor, Brendan Donovan,
Aaron Nola, and Wade Miley.
Skechers Basketball footwear is available at
skechersbasketball.com and select Skechers retail stores in North
America, as well as select retailers and Skechers stores in the
Philippines and China, with a global roll out planned for August
2024. Basketball fans can get behind-the-scenes access to Skechers
Basketball product launches and more by following
@skechersbasketball on Instagram and TikTok.
About SKECHERS U.S.A.,
Inc.
Skechers (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company® based in
Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range
of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for
men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in
180 countries and territories through department and specialty
stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and
approximately 5,200 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500® company,
Skechers manages its international business through a network of
wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and
distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com
and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About Goodyear
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57
facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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and cancellation of order commitments due to the lack of popularity
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