The New York Liberty season ended disappointingly with a loss in the first round against the Lynx. While players are preparing their games for the next season and competing in different leagues, Sabrina Ionescu is taking time off the court.
However, she has yet to make a meaningful impact on women’s sport, as Ionescu joins Bay FC NWSL as an advisor and investor.
While she will be busy working with the soccer players, the star couldn’t resist defending her signature shoe, Sabrina 3, as she came across one complaint from a fan on social media.
Sabrina Ionescu Defends Her Signature Shoe
The 26-year-old tops the kicks sales list with just three variants so far with the Nike. The sneaker giants released Sabrina 1 in 2023, then Sabrin 2 in 2024, and followed them up with Sabrin 3 in July 2025. Every colorway and edition received a huge response from the fans and sneakerheads.
But the star came across a complaint from a fan who called the Sabrina 3 the worst ever. Ionescu quickly responded to the post and said, “Looks like user error.”
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Multiple experts ranked her shoe line higher for its designs and productivity. The unisex colorways made them popular among the fans, as everyone was able to pick their favorite color and design. Midway into the 2025 regular season, Ja Morant also showed love for her shoe line as Sabrina Ionescu, Ja Morant traded Nike signature shoes after the Liberty’s Victory in the game.
While there are outside opinions for the former Oregon star’s shoeline, the player herself is deeply involved with them. “This shoe represents so much of me, from the vertical Swoosh that we’ve had since the Sabrina 1 to the design touches personal to me. I hope it inspires all hoopers, especially young girls, helping them continue to break down barriers and believe in themselves,” Sabrina said for her shoe line.
But it’s not just about her one particular variant. The player spoke about her shoe line legacy in an interview.
Sabrina Ionescu Talks About Her Sneaker Legacy
The Liberty star was not only the first athlete to introduce the unisex sneaker, but she also made history, topping the sneaker sales chart, when Nike’s other variants struggled to move off the rack. Recently, during her interview, she talked about her favorite colorways and favorite sneaker from her own signature shoe line.
“I think it is (having a signature shoe) something that you always look forward to in your whole life and your whole career. So I was just blessed and humbled for the opportunity,” she said on having a signature shoe.
The star added that the blue colorway is one of her favorites and her edition closest to her is Sabrina 2 Lilly for two reasons – the inclusion of her mother’s name, and she won a championship in those shoes.