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.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart wears the Nike Kobe 5 Protro.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry wore his old Nike basketball shoes during warmups on Christmas Day.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant wears an adidas Christmas Day uniform in 2015.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark starred in a Christmas Day commercial for Nike.

Luka Doncic debuts the Jordan Luka 5.

News

Official images, tech specs, and release information for the Jordan Luka 5 basketball shoe.

The Nike Kobe Offcourt slides dropped in three new colorways.

News

NBA legend Kobe Bryant's Nike slides just dropped in three Los Angeles Lakers-inspired colorways.

Skechers has unveiled three heartfelt player-exclusive basketball shoes for the NBA on Christmas Day.

News

Interview with Isaiah Hartenstein, Julius Randle, and OG Anunoby about their Skechers basketball shoes for NBA on Christmas Day.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry rocked three pairs of shoes on Monday night.

On Court

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry wore shoes from Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and Jimmy Butler against the Orlando Magic.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant revealed his favorite Nike KD basketball shoe.

News

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant explained why the Nike KD 6 is his best signature basketball shoe.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has exciting new Nike sneakers on the way.

News

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama's upcoming Nike GT Cut 4 is exciting NBA fans thanks to its otherworldly design.

The Nike Sabrina 3 was on NFL fields and college basketball courts on Sunday.

News

WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu's third signature Nike basketball shoe grabbed headlines in NFL and NCAA basketball games on December 21.

The adidas Adizero EVO SL running shoe.

News

How to buy the adidas Adizero EVO SL running shoe for 20% off and get it before Christmas Day.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James wears the Nike LeBron 22 "USA" colorway.

From LeBron James to Stephen Curry, the NBA had several important sneaker storylines on December 20, 2025.

Kirk Herbstreit took a shot at the Miami Hurricanes' adidas uniforms.

Kirk Herbstreit's comments about the Miami Hurricanes' adidas uniforms highlight a larger issue with the partnership.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry wears the adidas Anthony Edwards 2 "Blue Fusion" colorway.

Anthony Edwards shared the story behind Stephen Curry wearing his signature adidas basketball shoes.

The Nike Air Foamposite One is available online in multiple colorways.

NBA legend Penny Hardaway's Nike Air Foamposite One retro basketball shoes are available in multiple styles online.