Austin Reaves committed to be Rigorer’s endorser in 2022, so ranking as the 26th active NBA player with a signature shoe deal. AR 1 surfaced one year after partnering with the Chinese brand. Different hues were made available to the public for more than a year.

The guard from Los Angeles Lakers is on a summer tour in China. Not unexpectedly, per Nick DePaula, the Lin Chenyao-owned company timed it to unveil the newest Reaves’ shoe edition. Those who have been hankering after the sneaker to launch will have to wait a few more days before they show up online.

Three colorways of the AR 1 were introduced by Austin Reaves this year before the AR 2 debuted. February’s “Valentine’s Day” rendition was a smash. Reaves’ trademark sneaker unveiled a collab with Kicks Crew called “17 Rings” at the beginning of the playoffs. The “Hillbilly Bogey” followed a month later before the “Family Ties” concluded the two-week run.

The AR 2 shoes of Austin Reaves weigh how much?Retails for the AR 2 cost $100, same like for AR 1. The latest model is the Sniper, a term Rigorer has not yet explained. It might have something to do with Reaves’ outside shot. The LA Lakers’s shooting guard had a 36.7% from deep average last season.

Not yet are the technologies or AR 2 specs accessible. But based just on appearances, it seems more ordered with at least reasonable support. The sides of the newest shoe include TPU that reaches the heel unlike those of the AR 1.

Though it still has to be seen if the traction and bounce are as good as the original model, the sole is somewhat similar to the AR 1.

Austin Reaves could wear the AR 2 for one of Las Vegas’ Lakers preseason games.May saw the LA Lakers declare they would have three exhibition games in Las Vegas. Going to Sin City for tune-up games to excite their supporters has become team tradition. Austin Reaves might have something especially for Laker Nation on October 15.

Reaves and most likely a few others will see activity against the Golden State Warriors. The presence of Bronny James will cause more scrutiny than normal whenever the Tinseltown team plays. If AR launches his AR 2 on that day on the court, he will take front stage.$\The Lakers want to go deeper in the playoffs than they did in previous season. For newly appointed Coach JJ Redick, Austin Reaves will be quite important. Reaves’s feet will be the AR 2 for the campaign 2024–25.