Pat Benson

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

Articles From This Author

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatís Jr.'s blue and white cleats.

Apr 24, 2024

Novak Djokovic's white and green Asics tennis shoes.

Apr 24, 2024

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark speaks at a press conference.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

Marvin Harrison Jr. models black New Balance apparel.

Apr 23, 2024

Anthony Edwards dunks during the NBA All-Star Game.

Apr 23, 2024

De'Aaron Fox models black and teal Under Armour sneakers.

Apr 22, 2024

Rear view of purple and black adidas sneakers.

Apr 22, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard dribbles to the rim.

Apr 22, 2024

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant shoots the basketball.

Apr 21, 2024

Side view of Donovan Mitchell's pink and blue adidas sneakers.

Apr 20, 2024

Anthony Edwards wears pink and black adidas sneakers.

Apr 20, 2024

Paolo Banchero's white and red Air Jordan sneakers.

Apr 20, 2024

Side view of Stephen Curry's grey and white Under Armour sneakers.

Apr 19, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's white and pink Nike sneakers.

Apr 19, 2024

Team USA forward LeBron James dives for a loose ball.

Apr 19, 2024

Side view of Kobe Bryant's white and black Nike sneakers.

Apr 19, 2024

Side view of Isaac Okoro's green HOLO sneakers.

Apr 18, 2024

Kawhi Leonard models his pink New Balance sneakers.

Apr 18, 2024

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts after a shot.

Apr 18, 2024

Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. slides after a hit.

Apr 18, 2024

Caitlin Clark poses in a photo shoot for WNBA Media Day,

Apr 18, 2024

Side view of Kyrie Irving's navy and white ANTA sneakers.

Apr 17, 2024

USA forward LeBron James celebrates after winning the gold medal.

Apr 17, 2024

View of a Fan Outfitters store in St. Louis.

Apr 17, 2024

James Harden models black adidas apparel in a photo shoot.

Apr 16, 2024

Side view of navy and white Nike sneakers.

Apr 16, 2024

Angel Reese poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Apr 16, 2024

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram's black and teal Air Jordan sneakers.

Apr 15, 2024

Apr 15, 2024

Nikola Jokic spins a basketball on his finger while sitting in a chair.

Apr 15, 2024

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' blue and green adidas sneakers.

Apr 15, 2024

LA Clippers guard James Harden's pink and orange adidas sneakers.

Apr 14, 2024

Kobe Bryant's blue and white Nike sneakers at Dodger Stadium.

Apr 13, 2024

Apr 13, 2024

View of Tiger Woods' white golf shoes at The Masters.

Apr 13, 2024

Side view of Kobe Bryant's blue and yellow Nike sneakers.

Apr 12, 2024

Aaron Nola throws a pitch in a Skechers photo shoot.

Apr 12, 2024

Side view of Stephen Curry's white and blue Under Armour sneakers.

Apr 11, 2024

Side view of Breanna Stewart's orange and yellow basketball sneaker.

Apr 11, 2024

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday runs onto the field at Fenway Park.

Apr 11, 2024

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker's white, red, and blue Nike sneakers.

Apr 11, 2024

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry's teal and purple Under Armour sneakers.

Apr 10, 2024

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant warms up before an NBA game.

Apr 10, 2024

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s white and brown cleats.

Apr 09, 2024

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark's black and gold Nike Kobe sneakers.

Apr 09, 2024

Apr 08, 2024

Larry David sits court side during a New York Knicks game.

Apr 08, 2024

Mike Trout wears a Caitlin Clark jersey before a Los Angeles Angels game.

Apr 08, 2024

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s white and gold Under Armour cleats.

Apr 07, 2024

LA Clippers forward P.J. Tucker's orange and blue Nike sneakers.

Apr 07, 2024

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbles the basketball up the court.

Apr 06, 2024

Side view of Devin Booker's black and bronze Nike sneakers.

Apr 06, 2024

Side view of Kyrie Irving's black and white ANTA sneakers.

Apr 05, 2024

Travis Scott celebrates with the USC Trojans football team.

Apr 05, 2024

North Carolina State Wolfpack women's basketball players celebrate their Final Four appearance.

Apr 05, 2024

LaMelo Ball's yellow and purple PUMA sneakers sit on a podium.

Apr 04, 2024

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball's grey and green PUMA sneakers.

Apr 03, 2024

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' red adidas shoes.

Apr 03, 2024

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's black and orange Skechers sneakers.

Apr 03, 2024

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s silver and black Air Jordan cleats.

Apr 02, 2024

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson's black and green PUMA sneakers.

Apr 02, 2024

Mike Bibby coaches a high school basketball game.

Apr 02, 2024

LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese reacts after a foul call.

Apr 02, 2024

Side view of Austin Reaves' white and gold sneakers.

Apr 01, 2024

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' blue and red adidas sneakers.

Apr 01, 2024

Side view of Kobe Bryant's blue and gold Nike sneakers.

Mar 31, 2024

A student holds up his painted Reebok sneaker.

Mar 30, 2024

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler gives his game-worn shoes to Neymar Jr.

Mar 30, 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts rounds third base after a home run.

Mar 29, 2024

Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham dunks during a game.

Mar 29, 2024

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s tan Air Jordan cleats.

Mar 29, 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs to first base.

Mar 28, 2024

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Mar 28, 2024

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' adidas sneakers.

Mar 28, 2024

The 1992 Michigan Wolverines basketball team during a timeout.

Mar 21, 2024 9:48 AM EDT

A model wears white and orange Duvin apparel.

Mar 20, 2024 2:29 PM EDT

Weston McKennie models grey PUMA apparel.

Mar 20, 2024 11:30 AM EDT

Devin Booker's tan and white Nike sneakers.

Mar 20, 2024 9:37 AM EDT

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry's pink and black sneakers.

Mar 19, 2024 2:59 PM EDT

LaMelo Ball models PUMA sneakers and apparel.

Mar 19, 2024 1:53 PM EDT

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dunks over Utah Jazz forward John Collins.

Mar 19, 2024 10:55 AM EDT

Mar 18, 2024 9:02 PM EDT

Hailey Van Lith dribbles a basketball in an adidas photo shoot.

Mar 18, 2024 1:47 PM EDT

Side view of Kyrie Irving's purple and black ANTA sneakers.

Mar 18, 2024 10:59 AM EDT

Under Armour apparel and shoes on a green blanket.

Mar 18, 2024 10:04 AM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James' yellow and green Nike sneakers.

Mar 17, 2024 9:53 AM EDT

Black and blue Nike Kobe sneakers.

Mar 16, 2024 9:22 AM EDT

Stephanie and Chaniel Smiley at the Drew League.

Mar 15, 2024 1:35 PM EDT

Mar 15, 2024 11:39 AM EDT

USC Trojans guard Bronny James' white and cardinal Nike sneakers.

Mar 15, 2024 10:35 AM EDT

Juju Watkins holds up a contract and wallet in a photo shoot.

Mar 14, 2024 1:46 PM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden's green and black adidas sneakers.

Mar 14, 2024 9:38 AM EDT

Texas A&M Aggies forward Janiah Barker reacts to a foul call against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Mar 13, 2024 11:18 AM EDT

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony runs down the court during an NBA game.

Mar 13, 2024 10:19 AM EDT

New York Yankees right fielder Alex Verdugo's white and Navy Air Jordan cleats.

Mar 12, 2024 11:29 AM EDT

Mar 12, 2024 9:36 AM EDT

Drake sits in the Kentucky Wildcats basketball film room.

Mar 11, 2024 3:08 PM EDT

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' purple and gold adidas sneakers.

Mar 11, 2024 10:27 AM EDT

Harold Varner III's white and black Air Jordan golf shoes.

Mar 10, 2024 11:25 AM EDT

Deion Sanders poses with his black and white Nike sneakers.

Mar 9, 2024 11:31 AM EST

Ja Morant's white, purple, and gold 'LSU Tigers' Nike sneakers.

Mar 9, 2024 10:08 AM EST

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic's pink and white Nike sneakers.

Mar 8, 2024 1:45 PM EST

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry's multicolor Under Armour sneakers.

Mar 8, 2024 10:39 AM EST

Mar 8, 2024 9:13 AM EST

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Keisei Tominaga reacts after scoring a three-point basket.

Mar 7, 2024 11:18 AM EST

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden's red and gold adidas sneakers.

Mar 7, 2024 9:16 AM EST

Travis Kelce cheers on the sidelines during a Cleveland Cavaliers game.

Mar 6, 2024 11:14 AM EST

Devin Booker next to Shaquille O'Neal.

Mar 6, 2024 9:33 AM EST

Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan in a photo shoot for the 2002 NBA All-Star Game.

Mar 4, 2024 12:54 PM EST

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' blue and green adidas sneakers.

Mar 7, 2024 1:56 PM EST

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark's white and black Nike Kobe sneakers.

Mar 3, 2024 1:58 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James' green Nike sneakers.

Mar 3, 2024 9:25 AM EST

Sabrina Ionescu's green and yellow Nike 'Oregon Ducks' sneakers.

Mar 2, 2024 10:09 AM EST

LeBron James' cardinal and gold Nike sneakers.

Mar 1, 2024 1:01 PM EST

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sits on a stool in a New Balance photo shoot.

Mar 1, 2024 10:58 AM EST

Mar 1, 2024 8:37 AM EST

Devin Booker's grey Nike sneakers on a basketball court.

Feb 29, 2024 12:15 PM EST

Jay-Z attends the NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.

Feb 29, 2024 10:03 AM EST

Side view of a blue, white, and red adidas sneaker.

Feb 28, 2024 2:33 PM EST

LeBron James' white Nike sneakers next to a Fruity Pebbles cereal box.

Feb 28, 2024 1:00 PM EST

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' white and black adidas sneakers.

Feb 28, 2024 9:52 AM EST

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant during pregame warmups.

Feb 27, 2024 3:54 PM EST

Feb 27, 2024 10:21 AM EST

Kyrie Irving's purple ANTA sneakers propped on a box.

Feb 27, 2024 9:17 AM EST