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WNBA Sneaker Surge: 938% Sales Jump Fuels Comeback

At the Toyota Indiana YMCA in Princeton, Skechers unveiled a mural honoring Jackie Young, where local students received pairs of the SKX Nexus, led by Young.
Skechers added WNBA All-Star Jackie Young to its roster, just ahead of the 2025 All-Star Weekend in Indiana.
In her custom sneakers, Young includes the phrase 'Just a kid from Princeton' and numbers 3 and 5 on each heel, representing her high school and college jersey numbers.
Marking her first on-court appearance as a Skechers athlete, Jackie Young will debut her custom Player’s Edition SKX Nexus at the midseason showcase, marking a significant milestone.
After a 938% increase from 2023 to 2024, WNBA signature sneakers remain on track for double-digit growth this year.

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