Skechers Is Launching Limited-Edition ‘NYC Blue’ Sneakers Honoring OG Anunoby
An orange-and-blue homage to the shoes worn during his amazing shot during the Knicks’ Game 4 NBA Finals victory.
OG Anunoby and 2026 NBA Champions the New York Knicks are already enshrined in the annals of sporting history, and Skechers is offering up another way to get in on the action with a player-approved set of kicks.
The SKX Nexus “NYC Blue” PE Limited Edition is available for pre-order now via the California footwear brand, a consumer-ready nod to the style worn by Anunoby as he helped the Knicks secure a mad-dash Game 4 NBA Finals victory with an awe-inspiring tip-in. The 2023 NBA steals leader and standout defender averaged 16.7 points and 5.2 rebounds across the regular season, proving instrumental as the Knicks rallied in the NBA Finals from deficits as large as 29 points.
It’s the first signature shoe from Skechers designed for Anunoby, as the company celebrates “OG’s championship style.” Other NBA stars like Terrance Mann have worn Skechers to great effect on the court in past season. With just 1.2 seconds left, Anunoby tipped in Knicks’ guard Jalen Brunson’s miss, giving New York a 3-1 series and eventually, an NBA title for the first time in decades. Of the shot, sports and culture commentator Bill Simmons proclaimed, “OG Anunoby’s heroic tip-in will go down as one of the greatest moments in NBA history,” a sentiment many seem to agree with.
Anunoby and the Knicks have been enjoying the spoils of victory, celebrating the historic championship (the Knicks’ first since 1973) with appearances on the likes of Good Morning America and a massive championship parade through Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes last Thursday that drew throngs of ravenous supporters. The series also drew star-studded crowds at home and on the road, as Kylie Jenner turned heads wearing Knicks gear alongside her boyfriend, Marty Supreme star Timothee Chalamet.
The SK Nexus (priced at $100 via Skechers for its flagship models) proved a fitting match in terms of technical specs for a player like Anunoby, featuring a low-top, basketball-ready design and features like a breathable mesh upper, lockdown ankle support, a torsion-plate for added stability and Goodyear Rubber for added grip and traction. The SKX Nexus “NYC Blue” PE Limited Edition has already gone down in history at Madison Square Garden, and with the potential to join your sneaker rotation, this is a limited-edition drop not to be missed.