Video: WNBA's Angel Reese Shows Off 'Barbie' Shoes, Calls Herself 'High Fashion'

Julia StumbaughJune 1, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 1: The sneakers worn by Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky before the game against the Indiana Fever on June 1, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese said a love of fashion drove her decision to wear custom Barbie-themed sneakers to Saturday's road game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

"I'm into fashion. I'm high fashion. I'm a high-fashion girlie," Reese said during a pregame interview with SportsCenter. "As you know, I'm super into fashion. I went to the Met Gala, I was in Vogue and stuff.

"I want it to be known, you can be girly on and off the court. That's why they call me the Barbie."

Reese then pointed out her shoes, a custom pair of pink ombre Reeboks designed in partnership with Chicago artist Marvin Baroota.

Marvin Baroota @MarvinBaroota
Angel Reese 'Barbie' Edition for Saturdays game against Fever. <a href="https://twitter.com/Reese10Angel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Reese10Angel</a> <a href="https://t.co/4WusccxUxa">pic.twitter.com/4WusccxUxa</a>

When asked how she would describe her pre-game style, Reese answered, "A little bit of edgy, a little bit of streetwear."

Reese was wearing a very different pair of shoes when she arrived at Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Saturday's game:

WNBA @WNBA
Can't even front Angel Reese, we felt that 😂<br><br>Even the Barbie has a time limit on how long she can wear heels, but per usual she's serving on the game day look <a href="https://t.co/QikVVwulgX">pic.twitter.com/QikVVwulgX</a>

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Reese recorded eight points and 13 rebounds, while adding an assist and a steal, during the Sky's 71-70 loss to the Fever.

Through the first seven games of her WNBA career, the former LSU star is averaging 10.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.