Ionescu’s Nike Sabrina 2 Sneaker Gets a ‘USA’ Colorway for the Paris Olympics

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Sabrina Ionescu’s second signature sneaker from Nike is getting the Olympic treatment.

The Nike Sabrina 2 “USA” will release in August during the Paris Olympics, where Ionescu will be playing for Team USA in its bid for an eight-straight gold medal. The red white and blue sneaker sees its upper taken over with a tonal red treatment. The midsole is then split into red and dark blue, while the Swooshes and Sabrina logo are rendered in white.

Like its predecessor, the Sabrina 2 has been a hit since launching in June. The unisex basketball sneaker sheds 28 grams of weight from the Sabrina 1 while being the first Nike basketball model to feature a Cushlon 3.0 foam midsole. A Zoom Air unit is placed at the forefoot for energy return and responsiveness, while an updated band system wraps around the midfoot for a glove-like fit.

During a panel discussion to promote the Sabrina 2, Nike revealed that more than 80 NBA players wore the Sabrina 1 during the previous season. The brand also said Sabrina’s line is one of its fastest growing in both the U.S. and China.

So far, the Sabrina 2 has been released in just two colorways, “Court Vision” and “Conductor,” but it’s also been made available on the Nike By You platform with a wide range of customization options.

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The Nike Sabrina 1 “USA” will release August 1 through the Nike website and select third-party retailers. Pricing is set at $130.

About the Author:

Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.

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