With the skill of being at the top of the WNBA comes the chance to headline Nike's exclusive roster of signature shoe deals, a slot that is reserved for the best of the best, such as Micheal Jordan or those who are pushing the culture forward in their own lane like Travis Scott. The newest addition to those illustrious names in sneaker fashion is the Las Vegas Aces' A’ja Wilson. The deal was made official in 2024, and as we enter the 2nd month of 2025, an official look has been let out of the vault for what fans can expect from Nike X A'ja Wilson.
The appropriately named Nike A’One has entered the lineup and already has athletes buzzing about what can come from the 2 time WNBA champion and Nike Brand.
The look and technology integrated into the sneaker were carefully crafted for the shoe of a champion on the court, as Wilson will be sporting the new piece of footwear herself, but also for the next generation of athletes that will be inspired to wear the shoe as well. The Nike A’One looks to have the main goal of combining cushioning, traction, fit, and support all into one place to create the ultimate hooping shoe.
Design sketches of the Nike A’One from Ben Nethongkome, lead designer of A’ja Wilson’s signature shoe ✍️ @_ajawilson22 https://t.co/lYnL1JRRUA pic.twitter.com/6p5Gd6xj1J
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The details of the shoe offer heavy thought into the creation process, offering printed designs implemented behind the tongue, which are in honor of Wilson's parents, while on the opposite side is her new logo inspired by her actual signature. Included on the heel is her known postgame quote reading: "Weakness. Weakness, we don't have time for that." Met by a pearl swoosh across the side in Nike fashion, this sneaker offers a whole new level of effort as the comfortability is not forgotten, offering a full level of cushion layered on top of a support midsole piece, giving the athlete a piece of structure and support needed during game time. The shoe is completed by a super unique lace design that Wilson says is one of her favorite parts of the design aspect of the Nike A’One.
No matter the color, this looks to be yet another contender in a large battlefield of best basketball sneakers in this current era. The Nike A'One arrives this May.