For the first time in more than 50 years, the New York Knicks have won the NBA championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in a 94-90 victory on Saturday night. With the performance of Knicks forward OG Anunoby making headlines, his shoes have also been in the spotlight.
As a brand ambassador, Anunoby is the first player to ever wear Skechers basketball footwear on the NBA Finals court, sporting its SKX nexus style in particular. He tipped in to clinch Game 4 with 1.2 seconds to spare in a player-exclusive colourway, and wore a bold yellow shade in the championship-winning Game 5. He’s also been seen wearing the SKX reign, a mid-top shoe delivering enhanced elevation and boosted traction.
Hailing from the Skechers dedicated basketball line, SKX, the nexus is billed for providing speed, stability and springiness. Whether you’re celebrating the win by getting your hands on some Anunoby-approved sneakers or you’ve been inspired to start playing yourself, I’ve spotted you can get your hands on a pair at Amazon right now. Keep reading for more details.
Skechers SKX nexus: £77, Amazon.co.uk
Designed to help with speed, stability and support on the court, the SKX nexus is a pro-worthy style. It’s billed as a unisex shoe and is available in UK sizes 6-13. While the bold blue and orange nod to the Knicks colours worn by Anunoby isn’t available to buy, the nexus is available in variety of bright and low-key colourways, like pink with red and yellow, black and white, and turquoise and deep purple.
The low-top silhouette features a lace-up design and a mesh upper for breathability. A performance outsole by tyre manufacturer Goodyear is featured to provide good traction and stability, while the foam midsole cushioning with torsion plate should make the shoe more responsive, and further improve stability. Finally, to optimise comfort (on and off the court), it utilises a lightweight insole and ankle support.
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