Angel Reese has faced her share of challenges this season. The Chicago Sky star has been sidelined for seven consecutive games due to nagging back issues, while her team struggles with an 8-25 record, losing four of their last five contests.<\/p>\n
But now she\u2019s found herself in an entirely different battle \u2014 one playing out across social media as fans react to her bold prediction about her new signature sneakers.<\/p>\n
What Has Angel Reese Said About Her Signature Shoes?<\/p>\n
In July, Reebok announced that Reese would officially receive her own signature basketball shoe, marking a significant milestone in her young professional career.<\/p>\n
The anticipation reached its peak when it was revealed that the shoes would launch globally on Thursday, September 18. Shoppers can\u00a0purchase the performance basketball shoes for $120 in adult sizes on Reebok\u2019s website<\/a> and select retailers worldwide.<\/p>\n However, things shifted after Reese recently expressed her ambition for her sneakers. She noted that she hoped her shoes would become as popular and iconic as Jordan Brand sneakers.<\/p>\n \u201cJust like how they wear Jordans everywhere. I want people to wear the Angel Reese 1s everywhere and just to be a household name, to have no limits on what I can do and what I can accomplish.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Angel Reese on her signature shoe \u201cJust like how they wear Jordans everywhere. I want people to wear the Angel Reese 1s everywhere and just to be a household name, to have no limits on what I can do and what I can accomplish,\u201d said Reese.<\/a><\/p>\n The comparison was met with widespread criticism, striking many fans as premature and overly ambitious.<\/p>\n Why Are Fans Trolling Angel Reese\u2019s Signature Shoe Comments?<\/p>\n Initially, the Reebok Angel Reese 1 generated positive buzz when it was revealed in three distinctive colorways: \u2018Diamond Dust\u2019, \u2018Mebounds<\/a>\u2018, and \u2018Receipts Ready\u2019. At the time, the shoes received considerable love from fans who appreciated the design and colorway options.<\/p>\n However, after Reese\u2019s latest Jordan comparison comment, the sentiment seems to have completely turned.<\/p>\n \u201cNah, these are ugly. WE WILL NOT BE WEARING THESE,\u201d said<\/a> one user, whereas another one wrote<\/a>, \u201cThis fortunately will never happen.\u201d<\/p>\n Nah, these are ugly.<\/p>\n WE WILL NOT BE WEARING THESE Fans\u2019 disbelief has reached such levels that many are questioning whether Reese\u2019s comments are genuine. While numerous stars have had signature sneakers, such as LeBron James with Nike, Kevin Durant with Nike, Stephen Curry with Under Armour, and Breanna Stewart with Puma, none have achieved cultural dominance on the level of Michael Jordan.<\/p>\n RELATED: WNBA Fans Issue Honest Verdict on Angel Reese\u2019s First Signature Shoe With Reebok, and It\u2019s Not Good<\/a><\/p>\n This type of comment feels unbelievable to some fans, with many confused that it isn\u2019t made by popular parody account \u201cNBA<\/a> Centel.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCan\u2019t believe this isn\u2019t centel,\u201d said<\/a> one fan.<\/p>\n Can\u2019t believe this isn\u2019t centel \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n \u2014 egoMamba\ud83d\udc0d (@egoMamba) August 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n One fan took the trolling to another level by posting a picture of two actual bricks, stating he had already got his hands on the shoes before the release date.<\/p>\n \u201cI copped. Size 13,\u201d said<\/a> the fan.<\/p>\n I copped. Size 13. pic.twitter.com\/HhjUhtAQCF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kodakavelli Orange (@rtruth901) August 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n While most fans were busy trolling Reese for her comments, one fan took a different approach. Instead of joining the criticism, they showed some love for the upcoming shoes.<\/p>\n \u201cI speak for everyone when I say WE WILL be BUYING her signature shoe,\u201d said<\/a> the fan.<\/p>\n I speak for everyone when I say WE WILL be BUYING her signature shoe<\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\udd39\ud835\udd60\ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd68\ud835\udd63\ud835\udd5d\ud835\udd55 (@BolWrld) August 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n For now, Reese\u2019s sneakers are set for a high-profile launch. But whether fans will proudly wear them or continue the trolling online remains the real question.<\/p>\n On the court, Reese still has a shot to close out the season. While the Sky are essentially out of the playoff race, Chicago coaches clarified last week that the former LSU standout is already in the process of preparing to return.<\/p>\n
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