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.

More details have emerged about Stephen Curry's split with Under Armour.

The Reebok Angel Reese 1 'Midnight Diamond Dust' colorway.

The Skechers SKX JE1 is available now for $130 in adult sizes.

Adidas Basketball announced a partnership with Club 520 podcast.

News

Official images, details, and quotes from the new partnership between adidas Basketball and Jeff Teague's Club 520 podcast.

Michael Jordan discussed what is wrong with current signature logos.

News

Michael Jordan discussed issues plaguing current signature sneaker logos for NBA players during his segment on NBC.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry wore adidas and Nike shoes on December 2.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry wore Gary Payton's retro Nike sneakers and James Harden's new adidas shoes on December 2.

The Stefon Diggs x ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 14 dropped in a new colorway on December 2.

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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs' latest ASICS shoes dropped online today for $160 in adult sizes.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James wears the Nike LeBron 23 "Stewie" colorway.

On Court

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James wears the Nike LeBron 23 "Stewie" colorway against the Phoenix Suns on December 1, 2025.

The Nike LeBron 23 "From This Point Forward" colorway.

News

Official images, pricing, and shopping information for the Nike LeBron 23 "From This Point Forward" colorway.

The Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 "Racer Pink" colorway.

News

Tennis legend Andre Agassi's Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 tennis shoes are marked down to $56 at Foot Locker.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid debuted the Skechers JE 1.

On Court

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid debuted his first signature Skechers basketball shoe against the Atlanta Hawks.

The Nike Kobe 3 Protro "Christmas" drops this holiday season.

Vanessa Bryant shared a video and picture of the upcoming Nike Kobe 3 Protro "Christmas" scheduled for release on December 24, 2025.

The Nike Air Diamond Turf 'Cowboys' colorway celebrates Deion Sanders' time in Dallas.

Football legend Deion Sanders' Nike Air Diamond Turf sneakers are dropping in a Dallas Cowboys colorway on December 5, 2025.

Oregon Ducks football coach Dan Lanning debuted his new Nike Sabrina 3 shoes.

Oregon Ducks football coach Dan Lanning debuted his new Nike Sabrina 3 colorway against the Washington Huskies.

Baron Davis shared a legendary sneaker story involving Allen Iverson.

Baron Davis recounted the story of Allen Iverson supplying the UCLA Bruins basketball team with new Reebok sneakers in the late 1990s.