The Poison Angel colorway drops June 25, pulling its electric green palette directly from Reese’s viral 2024 Poison Ivy look.
Angel Reese has been building her signature line with Reebok since last September, and her latest release is the most personal yet. The Reebok Angel Reese 1 ‘Poison Angel’ drops June 25 at 10 a.m. Eastern and traces its design directly back to a Halloween costume the Chicago Sky forward wore in 2024.
That year, Reese dressed as Poison Ivy, the DC Comics character associated with plants, power, and a very specific shade of green. The costume went viral. Now it has a shoe.
What the sneaker looks like
The colorway is built around a vibrant electric lime-green the brand calls Grid Green, paired with red accents that add contrast without overwhelming the palette. The design reads as bold and intentional rather than loud for its own sake, which mirrors the aesthetic Reese has established across her public persona since entering the WNBA.
The silhouette carries over the angel wing-inspired lateral structures that have become the visual signature of the Angel Reese 1 line, giving the shoe a distinct profile that sets it apart from most other basketball footwear on the market. The upper combines breathable mesh with molded synthetic reinforcements designed to provide support and stability during lateral movement.
Underfoot, Reebok uses its Energy Return System paired with nitrogen-infused SuperFloat foam, a combination aimed at delivering cushioning and energy return throughout a full game. The shoe is built for players who operate in the paint, which maps closely to how Reese plays.
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Why this colorway matters beyond the design
Reese has been one of the WNBA’s most visible personalities since her NCAA championship run with the LSU Tigers. Her arrival in the league was accompanied by a level of cultural attention that extended well beyond basketball, and she has consistently treated her public image as an extension of her identity rather than a corporate obligation.
The Poison Angel release reflects that approach. Drawing a direct line from a Halloween costume to a signature sneaker is not a typical product development move. It requires a player whose off-court moments carry enough cultural weight to justify building footwear around them. For Reese, that weight exists. Her 2024 Poison Ivy look circulated widely enough that connecting a shoe to it is a reference her audience will recognize without needing explanation.
The shoe is available in both adult and children’s sizes at a retail price of $140 through Reebok’s official website and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
The bigger picture for Reebok Basketball
The Angel Reese 1 line is part of a broader effort by Reebok to rebuild its basketball division under the leadership of Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson. Both figures carry significant credibility in the sneaker market and have been instrumental in shaping the brand’s strategy for returning to relevance in performance footwear.
Betting on Reese as a signature athlete represents a specific kind of bet. She is one of the most talked-about players in the WNBA, generates strong engagement off the court, and has demonstrated that her audience follows her personal brand as closely as her on-court performance. For a brand trying to re-establish itself in basketball, that combination is a meaningful asset.
Reebok also recently signed St. John’s University commit Tounde Yessoufou to its basketball roster, and the brand is planning to re-enter the soccer market on July 1 with a new performance boot. The Angel Reese 1 Poison Angel is arriving at a moment when Reebok is trying to signal that its return to performance sport is serious rather than nostalgic.
Whether the shoe sells at the level its design ambitions suggest will depend in part on how Reese continues to perform and how the WNBA’s broader cultural moment translates into sneaker demand. The early indicators from her first signature release suggest the appetite is there.
