76ers Star Tyrese Maxey Unveils Major Move Before Title-or-Bust Season
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Tyrese Maxey 's rise from the 21st pick in the NBA draft to the face of the Philadelphia 76ers now comes with another distinction: his own signature shoe. New Balance officially unveiled the Maxey v1 on Sunday, calling it the first signature model of Maxey's career. The shoe will launch worldwide Oct. 2 at NewBalance.com and select retailers with a suggested price of $129.99. The announcement arrives as Maxey prepares for the most anticipated Sixers season in years. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined a roster already featuring Maxey, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe, transforming Philadelphia from a playoff hopeful into a championship-or-bust contender. For Maxey, the shoe represents both his growing profile and the work that brought him here. The low-cut Maxey v1 was designed to reflect the speed and sharp changes of direction that define Maxey's game. It features FuelCell cushioning, a dual-rail plate system and multidirectional traction. Its lifestyle influences include lacing inspired by the New Balance 2002 and sculpted outriggers drawn from the brand's 9060 model. "I wanted my shoe to have an iconic look that you don't need to see the 'N' to know it's a New Balance shoe," Maxey said in the company's announcement. Getty A detail view of a pair of New Balance shoes worn by Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks during the first quarter in...
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