Pat Benson

Pat Benson

Joined: Jul 1, 2022

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Kicks On Sports Illustrated. As a leading voice in footwear journalism, he breaks news, spotlights important stories, and interviews the biggest names in sports. Previously, Pat has reported on the NBA and authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)." You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

Angel Reese has unveiled multiple new colorways of her signature Reebok basketball shoe.

The Air Jordan 1 x Union x Fragment "Black and Varsity Red" colorway.

Anthony Edwards and adidas have put together a strong NBA season.

Ja Morant has more unreleased colorways of the Nike Ja 3.

News

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant's Nike Ja 3 has appeared online in a new "Mardi Gras" and "Grizzlies" colorway.

The Nike LeBron 23 "Good Intentions" colorway.

News

NBA All-Star LeBron James' Nike LeBron 23 "Good Intentions" revisits his infamous decision to leave Cleveland for Miami.

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro "Perspective" colorway.

News

Five of Kobe Bryant's signature Nike sneakers have been restocked online for a limited time on February 18, 2026.

The Air Jordan 6 x Paris Saint-Germain 'Metallic Silver' colorway.

News

Official images, pricing, and release information for the Air Jordan 6 x Paris Saint-Germain 'Metallic Silver' sneakers.

Michael Jordan debuted upcoming Air Jordan sneakers.

News

NBA legend Michael Jordan was spotted wearing Nigel Sylvester's upcoming Air Jordan 4 colorway at Disney World.

The adidas Samba OG Jamaica x Bob Marley.

News

Official images and shopping information for the five sneakers featured in the adidas x Bob Marley collection.

The Air Jordan 3 x Levi's "Indigo and Gym Red" colorway.

News

Official images, pricing, and release information for the Air Jordan 3 x Levi's sneaker collaboration.

Adidas has teamed up with Metalwood on a golf capsule.

Off Court

Official campaign images and shopping information for the adidas Golf x Metalwood collaboration.

LeBron James wears the Nike LeBron 23 in the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

Rankings, pictures, and shopping information for the ten best basketball shoes worn during the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

The Air Jordan 4 "Lakers" colorway.

Official images, pricing, and release information for the Air Jordan 4 "Lakers" retro basketball shoes.

Stephen Curry wore player-exclusive adidas shoes on NBA All-Star Saturday night.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry debuted a player-exclusive colorway of the adidas Anthony Edwards 1 at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend.

The Nike Air Foamposite One x Stranger Things "Vecna" colorway.

Official images, pricing, and shopping information for the Stanger Things x Nike Foamposite "Vecna" sneakers.