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Stefon Diggs Ditched ASICS for Adidas Before NFL Preseason Game

Stefon Diggs wore adidas sneakers before the NFL Hall of Fame Game.

Pat Benson

Stefon Diggs wore adidas before the NFL Hall of Fame Game.
Stefon Diggs wore adidas before the NFL Hall of Fame Game. / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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The NFL Hall of Fame Game officially kicked off the preseason on Thursday night. None of the star players took part in the exhibition game, but they still had all eyes on them in Canton, Ohio. Few NFL players had a more important offseason than 4x Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

Diggs was traded from the Buffalo Bills to the Houston Texans, and launched his first sneaker with ASICS. However, Diggs did not wear his own shoe or even represent the brand before the game.

Thanks to the Texans' social media team, fans were treated to pictures of Diggs' pregame outfit. It appears that Diggs wore the Wales Bonner x adidas Samba Pony in the 'Leopard' colorway.

The limited-edition adidas sneakers were released in November 2023 for $160 in adult sizes. They now have an average resale price of $434 on the sneaker platform StockX.

Diggs's fashion choice begs the question—why did he not wear ASICS? In June, he announced on social media the launch of his first "signature shoe." It was actually the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 in an unreleased white, silver, and pink colorway.

Diggs is a legitimate fan and partner of the brand. He wore custom ASICS cleats on NFL fields during warmups. Diggs officially partnered with the brand in 2023, signing a sneaker deal focused on lifestyle and fashion.

On the ASICS website, Diggs is described as "an American football wide receiver. Off the field, he's a fashion trendsetter known for his bold and sophisticated style."

The 2024 NFL Preseason is officially here, and plenty of exciting footwear stories are on the way. Fans can follow Kicks on SI for all their sneaker news from the sports world and beyond.

Further Reading: Caleb Williams wore popular Nike sneakers to his first NFL preseason game.

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Pat Benson

PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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