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Joel Embiid Debuts His First Signature Skechers Basketball Shoe
- Embiid unveiled his first signature basketball shoe with Skechers, named the JE 1, amid a double overtime loss to the Hawks.
- Skechers teased the JE 1 on social media ahead of an official December 4 announcement.
- Skechers plans multiple JE 1 colorways, including a white/black/red/gold option to match Sixers uniforms.
- Embiid’s footwear journey includes previous deals with Adidas and Under Armour before Skechers.
- Embiid has worn Skechers SKX Float on the court and appeared in brand advertisements off the court.
- The announcement followed Skechers’ celebration of Embiid’s Olympic gold medal performance with a SKX Float colorway.
- Other Skechers athletes include NBA players and WNBA players, expanding the brand’s basketball appeal.
- Sports Illustrated’s Kicks On SI will continue coverage of sneakers and footwear news related to Embiid’s JE 1.
- Pat Benson reports on Embiid’s signature shoe and related NBA footwear news for Kicks On SI.
- The story integrates social media teasers, official announcements, and colorway plans to build hype for JE 1.
- The game setting involved Embiid and the 76ers losing to the Hawks, but the footwear milestone stood out.
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