A’ja Wilson, universally considered the best player in the WNBA and the reigning MVP, teased her fans with the long-awaited signature shoe with the Nike brand.
The A’Ones are scheduled to be released in May 2025. The two-time champion and two-time Defensive Player of the Year got the first glimpse of the sneaker that took years to come to fruition.
A’ja Wilson opens the box that contains her A’Ones
Wilson shared the special moment with her 2 million Instagram followers. As you can easily discern, Wilson has a look of anxious anticipation washed across her attractive countenance as she prepares to open the package and view her shoes for the first time.
Once the legendary South Carolina Gamecocks champion was able to behold the sneakers, she marveled at the product that bears her signature symbol.
The two-time gold medalist’s footwear is finally here.
A’ja Wilson overcome with emotion after eyeing her A’Ones
Almost immediately, Wilson’s tough exterior dissolved with emotions. The 28-year-old had waited a long time — most say too long — to get her signature shoe in 2025. Wilson had first signed with Nike as soon after she was taken No. 1 by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2018 WNBA Draft.
A’ja Wilson explained what she wants in her A’Ones
In 2024, Wilson spoke with Yahoo! Sports about how she wanted her shoe to look. She reiterated that the shoe has to be a fusion of prettiness, comfortability, and practicality.
