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

ACES And Penny Hardaway Connect For A 1-Of-1 Nike Air Max Penny 1

Helming the reigns of his alma mater for the past five seasons, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway’s career with the pebble-grain leather basketball has stretched from being...

By Jared Ebanks March 5, 2023
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UNC Football Shares A Detailed Look At Their Air Jordan 1 Low OG PE

Before making history with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was a proud Tar Heel, spending much of his college days right in Chapel Hill. And...

By Michael Le March 2, 2023
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Ja Morant Debuts A “Reverse Scratch” PE Of His Nike Ja 1

Fresh off the heels of exclusively releasing the inaugural two colorways of his first signature silhouette with The Swoosh at his Mt. 12 Skii pop-up...

By Jared Ebanks February 24, 2023
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Here’s A Look At The Ultra Rare Air Jordan 4 “Wild ‘n Out” PE

A large chunk of Nick Cannon’s entertainment portfolio lands on Wild ‘n Out, the freestyle variety show that debuted way back in 2005. Nearly two...

By Sneaker News February 16, 2023
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Tattoo Artist Steve Wiebe’s Air Jordan 4 PE Features Laser-Etched Uppers

Since entering the League in 2017, Jayson Tatum has begun slowly covering his skin in tattoos drawn from the hand of famed artist Steve Wiebe....

By Jared Ebanks February 4, 2023
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Detailed Look At Blake Griffin’s Air Jordan 10 PE

Blake Griffin, like many Jordan Brand athletes, has received several Player Exclusives over the course of his career, from Superbad-inspired Air Jordan 35s to Clippers-themed...

By Michael Le January 30, 2023
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Nike Blesses LeBron James’ Alma Mater With A LeBron 20 “SVSM” PE

For over two decades, LeBron James has proffered one of the best catalogs of Player Exclusive propositions. From his recent run of FAMU-centric efforts to...

By Jared Ebanks January 15, 2023
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An Unreleased Air Jordan 6 Low Sample For Nicki Minaj’s “The Pinkprint” Surfaces

Whether you’re a certified “Barb” or can’t stand her, Nicki Minaj has been a force to be reckoned with over the last decade and change....

By Jovani Hernandez January 10, 2023
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Jayson Tatum Debuts A Boxing-Inspired Air Jordan 37 Low PE

Since signing with Jordan Brand in 2019, Jayson Tatum has proffered one of the best Player Edition rosters amongst the League’s sneaker kings. Holding a...

By Jared Ebanks December 28, 2022
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