Angel Reese is stepping onto fashion's biggest stage—and she's bringing her sneakers along for the ride. Just days before the annual Met Gala, the WNBA star and Reebok have dropped a fresh new colorway of her signature shoe, dubbed "Gala Green", to celebrate the glitzy week ahead.
Reese announced the release on social media this morning, posting a sleek look at the vibrant green kicks. "In honor of Met Gala Week! 💚 Angel Reese 1: 'Gala Green,'" she wrote on X. The shoe, which retails for $130, marks the eighth colorway of her signature line and is already turning heads for its fashion-forward vibe.
Fans were quick to react. "The crossover we needed: Met Gala fashion meets hoops. These are CLEAN," one user posted. Another added, "Order completed! Was actually able to order this time before people bought up my size." A third chimed in, "Perfect timing 🤍 can't wait to see you at the Met!!"
Reese has been making headlines both on and off the court. She recently faced a tough shooting night in a preseason loss, as noted in Angel Reese's Dream Debut Falls Flat. She's also been in the spotlight for her candid social media presence, including a jab at her ex-boyfriend during the playoffs and a bold declaration that she'd take a fine from the WNBA rather than back down.
The Met Gala, held each year on the first Monday in May at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a legendary blend of philanthropy, high fashion, and celebrity culture. Actors, musicians, athletes, designers, and business leaders gather for an exclusive evening where tickets are sky-high and most guests attend by invitation only. The event is famous for its themed dress code, with red carpet looks that are often elaborate, artistic, or downright dramatic—making it a global media spectacle.
Since the 1990s, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has overseen the gala, transforming it into a cultural phenomenon. Today, it's both a major charity fundraiser and a showcase where fashion, art, celebrity, and internet culture collide. Reese's "Gala Green" sneakers tap directly into that collision, bridging the world of basketball and high fashion in a way that feels fresh and authentic.
This isn't the first time Reese has stirred conversation beyond the hardwood. She's previously weighed in on pop culture drama, like picking a side in the Klay Thompson-Megan Thee Stallion split, and has even received advice from Michelle Obama, which some saw as a missed opportunity for WNBA growth.
With the "Gala Green" release, Reese is making it clear that her influence extends far beyond the court. Whether she's dazzling in a game or stepping out for fashion's biggest night, she's bringing her own style—and her own sneakers—along for the ride.
