All eyes will be on the matchup between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky tonight. Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning, but the game also features another faceoff between rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The rivalry between the two followed them from college to the WNBA, where both are playing a prominent role in their first professional seasons. Reese made this game even more memorable by debuting the first new Reebok performance basketball sneaker since the early 2010s. The “Engine A” was first teased by Reebok’s President Of Basketball, Shaquille O’Neal, and features a modern take on the brand’s 90s design language and technology.
The low-top silhouette is inspired by the brand’s ’90s Mobius line and reintroduces its Energy Return System (ERS) cushioning. The upper uses lightweight synthetic materials, a molded heel counter, and an internal counter for increased lockdown. On the midsole, the Energy Return System uses nitrogen-infused foam to absorb energy, SUPERFLOAT foam in the heel and forefoot for comfort and bounce, and a high-density foam
rim and internal shank for stability. A TPU midsole accent and ‘sway bar’ nod to classic ’80s ERS models. The outsole features a multi-directional, modified herringbone traction pattern with underfoot cutouts that display the SUPEFLOAT core.
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The Reebok Engine A will be available in Spring 2025, and the brand hinted at future news regarding an Angel Reese signature sneaker. In the meantime, she’ll play in the Engine A and recently released her first lifestyle footwear and apparel collection.
