Paul George Says Nike Will Retro His Signature Sneakers
After more than a year of heavy speculation, Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George confirmed the end of his signature sneaker line. The news was first reported by Travis Singleton of SneakerReporter.com on Sunday night.
George told the outlet that his signature footwear and apparel deal with Nike ended after the sixth model. However, the silver lining is that George is remaining with Nike, and the brand is planning to issue retro releases of his earlier basketball shoes.
George signed with Nike before his rookie season in 2010, and his signature line launched in 2017. During its run, the Nike PG line was a hit with players and fans thanks to its combination of quality technology and fun colorways at an affordable price.
Fans and industry experts began to assume George's line ended when the 8x NBA All-Star began wearing shoes from the Nike Kobe line in November 2022. The timing coincided with Nike launching signature sneakers lines for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker.
While it was far from the longest sneaker run, George did enjoy a very respectable signature line. His shoes were always well-received and almost completely drama-free (minus Zion Williamson's infamous sneaker blowout during his freshman season with the Duke Blue Devils).
George is only 33 years old, made an All-Star team last season, and plays for a championship contender in Los Angeles. So, the decision to end his popular sneaker line is vexing, but the footwear industry is a fickle business. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your sneaker news from the sports world.
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