PE

PE sneakers refer to “Player Exclusives,” 1-of-1 editions of sneakers typically produced for a single athlete only.

The sneaker world can often seem like it’s dominated by a sea of collaborations and hyped Jordan releases, yet oftentimes PE pairs are the grails of all grails. Outside of their highly limited production numbers, it provides an opportunity to clad classic silhouettes in team-centric palettes they’d never take to otherwise. However, getting your hands on a pair typically ranges from literally impossible to just practically so.

Despite that, sneakers like the Nike LeBron 4 “Fruity Pebbles” or Air Jordan 5 “Oregon” have managed to buck the trend. That is to say, they went from extremely sought after curiosity to widely available pair almost entirely on the strength of public demand. The sneakers you’ll see covered below are likely to stay (quite literally) player exclusive, but you never know…

PE

Matas Buzelis To Debut Reebok Engine A PEs At The NBA Dunk Contest

As the Chicago Bulls jettisoned Zach LaVine out of the Windy City, taking on a future-facing trajectory in the process, many eyes in Chicago are...

By Matt Varga February 13, 2025
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A’ja Wilson Gifts Dawn Staley A Pair Of The Nike A’One “Black Label”

Though their relationship began way back in 2014 with a player/coach dynamic at South Carolina, Dawn Staley, and A’ja Wilson’s relationship has now developed into...

By Matt Varga February 12, 2025
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Travis Kelce To Wear Air Jordan 11 PE Cleats For Super Bowl LIX

Travis Kelce might have the best shoe game among the Kansas City Chiefs. Earlier this week, he was spotted wearing the upcoming Nigel Sylvester x...

By Sneaker News February 9, 2025
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Detailed Look At The Air Jordan 4 “Oklahoma” PE

The Oklahoma Sooners are the next Jumpman-sponsored college hoops team to get an Air Jordan 4 “First Class” PE, unveiled here by new images posted...

By Andrew Rizzo February 6, 2025
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Vanessa Bryant Reveals A Nike Kobe 6 “BHM” PE Checkered In Purple

Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa has been a direct source of first looks at PE-style colorways of Nike Kobe footwear, often revealing some breathtaking styles that...

By Sneaker News February 3, 2025
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The UCLA Bruins Debut Their Air Jordan 4 PE For 2025

The 2025 Air Jordan 4 PE collection for Jordan Brand’s collegiate partners has been making waves. Already revealed in player-only colorways for the UNC Tar...

By Sneaker News January 31, 2025
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Nike Celebrates Victor Wembanyama’s First All-Star Nod With The GT Hustle 3

In a span of just over 12 months, Nike genuinely pulled off a coup in basketball, signing easily the most electrifying talents in both the...

By Matt Varga January 31, 2025
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A Closer Look At The Air Jordan 4 “Florida Gators” PE

PE Jordans have long captured the attention of collectors, inherently ultra-limited pairs of retros that you can only hope to get your hands on with...

By Matt Varga January 30, 2025
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LaMelo Ball Pours The “Golden Child” Colorway On The PUMA MB.04

The LaMelo Ball Ninja Turtle shoes collection cast into stark relief how the Hornets standout can grab headlines, an unprecedented “buy four get one free”...

By Matt Varga January 24, 2025
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