Quick Facts
- Sue Bird's Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 is finally getting a public release
- Bird wore the sneaker during her first WNBA championship season
- The pair is themed after the Seattle Storm
- Expect a drop July 24, 2026 for $190
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The WNBA is experiencing a massive surge in popularity, breaking attendance and viewership records season after season. Footwear companies are taking notice and finally giving the ladies signature sneakers again. Right now, there are five active WNBA stars with their own sneakers, A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clark. Before the abundance of signature basketball shoes, many of the league’s talent would get their own player-exclusive versions of inline products, like the legendary Sue Bird. After recently getting a statue unveiled outside of the Seattle Storm’s arena, Bird’s Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 is finally getting a retail release.
Following a dominant run at UConn, Bird played in the WNBA for 20 years, sticking with her Seattle Storm for the entirety of her career. During her time in the league, she helped lead the Storm to four NBA championships and was selected to the WNBA All-Star team 13 times. When it comes to her footwear, Bird was a Nike athlete throughout her entire career, consistently lacing up player-exclusive sneakers. She even launched her own colorways of the Nike Kyrie 4 Low, but her Air Zoom Huarache, which she wore during her third WNBA season, was never released to the public.
The Zoom Huarache 2K4 Sue Bird rocked was done in Seattle Storm colors of white, green, and yellow to match the team’s home jersey in 2004. She would go on to wear the pair throughout the Storm’s championship run, and today it’s been immortalized on her statue. Outside of the color palette aligning with her team, the sneaker featured “Birdy” text on the collar. It’s unknown whether or not the 2026 release will contain this added branding.
The Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 Sue Bird PE will release July 24, 2026 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in unisex sizing, the pair will retail for $190. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app for updates on the latest releases and restocks.
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