Skechers Unveils SKX Full-Court Press Basketball Shoes
Skechers Basketball is stepping up its game with the debut of the SKX Full-Court Press™, a high-performance basketball shoe designed for WNBA, NBA, and emerging players seeking an edge on the court. Drawing inspiration from the high-intensity defensive strategy known as the full-court press, this shoe is engineered for athletes who thrive under pressure and command control from baseline to baseline.
At the forefront of this exciting launch is Rickea Jackson, forward for the Los Angeles Sparks, who introduced the SKX Full-Court Press at the start of the WNBA season. Jackson headlines the brand’s marketing campaign, embodying the dynamic and relentless energy the shoe is built to support. In the promotional materials, the SKX Full-Court Press is showcased as a tool that enables players to maintain speed, stability, and all-day comfort, crucial for navigating the nonstop demands of modern basketball.
“We designed the SKX Full-Court Press for players who work every inch of the court to change a game’s momentum and earn that win at the final buzzer,” said Ben Stewart, Vice President of its’ Technical Performance Division. “Rickea is the perfect athlete to introduce this shoe. As the first WNBA player to join our team, she radiates confidence and resilience, traits that shine both on the hardwood and in her Basketball campaign.”
For Jackson, the fit is more than just physical—it’s personal. “it has nailed the comfort and performance,” she said. “What sets this shoe apart is how it aligns with my style of play—fast, fluid, and explosive. And it looks good off the court too, so you carry that confidence with you the moment you lace them up. You feel like a pressure machine out there. It’s amazing.”
Blending function and fashion, the low-top SKX Full-Court Press features a sleek yet aggressive design. One of its standout elements is the wraparound TPU Versa Wing™ in the midsole, designed to provide top-tier stability during hard cuts and agile movements. On the bottom, a Goodyear® rubber outsole in a herringbone tread pattern ensures multi-directional grip, giving players traction and control during rapid pace changes. The Skechers Move Foam™ cushioning technology—lightweight and highly responsive—delivers lasting comfort that holds up throughout four quarters of action.
The SKX Full-Court Press is now available on the Skechers website, at select Skechers retail locations, and at specialty sports retailers worldwide. Fans interested in updates and behind-the-scenes looks at product drops can follow @skechersbasketball on Instagram and TikTok.
Rickea Jackson joins a growing roster of elite Skechers Basketball athletes. The lineup also includes fellow WNBA talents Kiki Iriafen and Jackie Young, alongside NBA stars like Julius Randle, Joel Embiid, OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Jabari Walker, and Josh Green.
Skechers’ foray into basketball is part of its broader commitment to performance sports. In addition to basketball, the company offers high-performance footwear tailored for running, soccer, golf, pickleball/padel, and cricket, catering to athletes of all levels—from professionals to weekend warriors.
As Skechers continues to expand its influence in the performance sportswear market, the SKX Full-Court Press underscores the brand’s ability to blend innovation, comfort, and style—creating footwear that empowers athletes to rise to the occasion and take their game to the next level.
About SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company® based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and more than 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500® company, Skechers manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
