Nike has returned to reveal the key tech behind WNBA sharpshooter Sabrina Ionescu’s second signature shoe.
The Nike Sabrina 2, built with quickness at the fore, is 28 grams later than its predecessor. Its plush CushIon 3.0 foam midsole—the first of its kind to appear in a Nike basketball shoe—is held inside a durable CushIon foam carrier. The forefoot hosts a Nike Zoom Air unit for maximal energy return and responsiveness, and a new band system circles the midfoot for a secure fit. The rubber outsole, meanwhile, dons a new “S”-inspired herringbone pattern.
An “S” frame dictates the upper, where embroidered patterns salute Sabrina’s initials and number. The Swoosh strikes through the medial side of the shoe, “resembling shattered glass from the ceilings Sabrina continues to break,” per the brand.
Alongside the footwear silhouette, the Nike x Sabrina Ionescu collaboration includes a fully formed apparel collection, featuring a reversible bomber jacket, a hoodie, two T-shirts, and shorts. There’s also a kids’ collection, which houses a hoodie and shorts. The brand stated that more details about the clothing line will be available “soon.”
As previously reported, the Nike Sabrina 2 signature collection is scheduled to launch on June 28 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a price of $130 USD.
