NBA Star Austin Reaves Debuts Rigorer AR1 ‘Hillbilly Bogey’ Release with Global Marketplace KICKS CREW

New York City, NY - Following the debut of his first collaborative release, NBA star Austin Reaves and performance footwear brand Rigorer will release a new AR1 in partnership with KICKS CREW.

The performance footwear brand and Los Angeles Lakers star has had a very successful start to the signature AR line, with each release being driven through storytelling from Austin’s life. Now, the ‘Hillbilly Bogey’ colorway builds on that even further with a design inspired by Austin’s passion for golf and his alter ego on the golf course, Hillbilly Bogey.

“The Rigorer design team has let me use the AR1 as a canvas to share my journey and life, and now we are combining two of my passions. I’ve been playing golf my whole life, and to be able to combine it with my signature basketball shoe means everything to me,” said Austin Reaves when discussing his new release.

The AR1 ‘Hillbilly Bogey’ will mark the eighth release from Austin’s signature shoe line. This limited edition release features a golf-inspired colorway, combining green hues on a white base. The bubble lacing system is covered with faux grass, and an avatar of Austin on the golf course is embroidered on the inside of the tongue. A specially designed golf-inspired box will also accompany this limited edition release.

Engineered to excel, the AR1 features the latest performance technology inspired by Rigorer’s journey in basketball. 

Key features include:

• Woven Cocoon Upper represents Austin’s continuous growth; the cocoon-inspired upper offers breathability and lockdown support.

• Showtime Foam Tech Midsole encapsulated in an EVA foam. Rigorer’s latest midsole was designed with players like Austin in mind, who prefer a low-court feel while receiving immediate energy return.

• Bubble Lacing System – an innovative and never-before-seen bubble design utilized on the AR1’s tongue, with encapsulated foam “bubbles” to eliminate lace bite for players.

• Anti-Torsion TPU Plate made with a carbon fiber and nylon composition to enhance midfoot stability while performing lateral movements.

• Anti-Slip Sole with an all-new, zone-patterned traction design engineered with anti-slip rubber for the ultimate court grip.

• Front Sidewall TPU panels are utilized on the lateral sides to enhance forefoot lockdown and eliminate foot slippage.

• Heel TPU to enhance heel stability when landing, preventing severe ankle injuries.

KICKS CREW continues to be the exclusive global launch partner with Rigorer and Reaves for the AR1 ‘Hillbilly Bogey,’ 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 AR1 ‘Hillbilly Bogey’ will be released at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT  on May 18th, 2024, exclusively on KICKSCREW.COM and RIGORER.COM for $100 USD. Fans can sign up on the AR1 Event Page for a chance to win 1 of 5 free pairs.