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Austin Reaves' Sneakers Drop in '17 Rings' Colorways

It does not matter the style; every colorway of Austin Reaves' first signature sneaker is a hit within the basketball community. However, the Los Angeles Lakers guard will have no trouble convincing fans to buy his latest sneakers that carry pay tribute to his team's rich history.

Reaves and the performance footwear brand Rigorer will release their first official AR1 collaboration in partnership with KICKS CREW. Reaves and Rigorer have enjoyed a successful start to the sneaker line, with KICKS CREW helping bring the shoes to fans worldwide.

KICKS CREW has been the official and only launch partner for Rigorer and Reaves since the NBA star's hoop shoe debuted in August 2023. Now, KICKS CREW will officially be the first brand to have a cobranded collaboration with Austin Reaves’ signature line.

“The KICKS CREW team has welcomed Rigorer and me into the crew like family, and we couldn’t have been prouder to have a partner like them that has helped us bring the AR1 to fans worldwide. This is why we chose them as our first collaboration on such an important release. The ‘17 Rings’ colorway celebrates the championships that inspire me every day and the legends behind them,” said Reaves.

Side view of Austin Reaves' white and gold sneakers.

The Rigorer AR1 '17 Rings' colorway.

The AR1 ‘17 Rings’ launch will mark the seventh release from Austin’s signature shoe line. This limited edition collaboration features a Lakers-inspired colorway, combining yellow and purple hues on a white base.

The Lakers' championship years are highlighted on the inside of the tongue, while the shoe's medial side displays the franchise's retired jersey numbers. KICKS CREW branding is located on the heel and tongue of the shoe and can also be found on the specially designed packaging.

The AR1 '17 Rings' release also introduces a new and exciting giveback initiative for customers, known as The Hunt For The Golden Ticket. In the hunt for the Golden Ticket, 17 tickets will be placed in 17 random boxes, with 2 Golden, 5 Purple Tickets, and 10 White tickets each offering unique prizes.

The KICKS CREW x Rigorer AR1 ‘17 Rings’ will be released at 11 a.m. EST on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Lakers-themed sneakers will be sold exclusively on KICKSCREW.COM for $110 in adult sizes. Fans can sign up on the AR1 event page for a chance to win 1 of 5 free pairs.

KICKS CREW has helped unlock the true potential of Reaves' signature sneaker line with Rigorer. Combine that with Reaves' star status in Los Angeles, and the sky is the limit. Stay locked into FanNation Kicks for all your most important sneaker news.

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