NBA Star Austin Reaves Debuts New Rigorer AR Battle 2 Signature Sneaker with Global Marketplace KICKS CREW

New York City, NY—The NBA season is around the corner, and Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves and performance footwear brand Rigorer are getting ready by introducing a new budget model to the AR line in partnership with KICKS CREW.

The performance footwear brand and Lakers guard recently celebrated the first anniversary of the AR1 this summer and are now debuting a budget-friendly model to the AR line, the Rigorer AR Battle 2. Retailing at $80 USD, the AR Battle 2 delivers high-level technology focusing on outdoor performance. Austin’s love for racing inspires the design, with details drawn from the flow of racetracks. 

“My partnership with Rigorer has always been centered around delivering high-performing quality products at affordable price points. We succeeded in doing so with the AR1, and now I am thrilled to offer a brand new model at an even lower price to my fans around the world,” said Austin Reaves when discussing the new Rigorer AR Battle 2.

The Rigorer AR Battle 2 marks the first budget-friendly release from Austin Reaves’ signature AR  line, with the ‘Think Pink’ colorway being the debut release. This launch colorway features a vibrant pink design that represents Austin’s love for the game of basketball, which started when he was a child growing up in Arkansas. The predominantly pink design is accompanied by mint-green accenting that can be found throughout the shoe on areas such as the lateral TPU unit and branding.

Engineered to excel, the Rigorer AR Battle 2 features elite performance technology built to last on indoor and outdoor courts.

Key features include:

• High Elastic Upper delivers a secure fit, ensuring lockdown support and excellent breathability.

• Bubble Bounce Midsole offers immediate energy return, responsiveness, and elite comfort for all-day wear.

• Nylon Anti-Torsion Plate enhances torsional resistance, ensuring stability during cuts and quick movements. 

• TPU Sidewall provides additional stability targeted specifically at the midfoot for improved stability. 

• Rubber Outsole features a new compound design to excel on outdoor courts and offer better durability and traction. 

KICKS CREW continues to be the exclusive global launch partner with Rigorer and Reaves for the launch of the AR Battle 2 ‘Think Pink,’ leveraging the platform’s reputation for offering a borderless shopping experience to consumers worldwide. The platform differs from other marketplaces by connecting authorized retailers and brands to its global audience, with a large majority from the US. 

The Rigorer AR Battle 2 ‘Think Pink’ will be released at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT on September 14, 2024, exclusively on KICKSCREW.COM and RIGORER.COM for $80 USD. Fans can join the launch by signing up on the AR Battle 2 Event Page, and they will automatically be entered into a giveaway for 1 of 3 free pairs.