Jason Sudeikis attended the 2024 Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles yesterday, where he was nominated for his acclaimed performance in the successful Apple TV comedy Ted Lasso. The charming actor had already made a statement before the ceremony even began, walking the red carpet in a relaxed lilac sweater and a burnt orange suit. While not as daring as the tie-dye hoodie he wore to the 2021 Globes, it was enough to earn him some outraged critics, particularly from some irate English pundits who will never be satisfied until men go back to wearing Tom Ford.

The highlight, the distinctive touch of this ensemble, was Sudeikis’ choice of sneakers for the occasion: a pair of Nike Sabrina Ionescu, WNBA standout. The West Coast Roots edition of the popular basketball shoe comes in a dark pink with bright yellow accents that add a lively touch to its sleek and high-performance silhouette. It was a bold move for a traditionally formal event like the Globes, and also a move only a sneaker enthusiast as savvy as Sudeikis could pull off.

Since its release last year, the Sabrina 1 (available and customizable on the official Nike website for €129.99) has made waves in the basketball world, becoming not only the flagship sneaker of the WNBA but also one of the most sought-after models on NBA courts. Yet, the silhouette hasn’t had a big impact in the streetwear scene: we have yet to see the shoe worn off the court, let alone paired with a formal outfit at a Hollywood awards show; therefore, the choice seems much more deliberate and, dare we say, original compared to what the actor could have gone for with Dunks or another favorite sneaker model. The combination really works, thanks to the classic vibe of the Sabrina 1 and the eye-catching colorway.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Sudeikis has impressed with his footwear. A well-known sneaker collector for years, he reportedly owns 250 pairs, according to an interview he gave last year to the New York Times. It’s also not the first time he made a statement with his shoes at this particular awards show: in 2016, he walked the Golden Globe red carpet in a pair of iconic Jordan 11 Concord and has since honed his skills in the field. He’s been spotted in a pair of rare Travis Scott Jordans, fan-favorite KDs, and the Chunky Dunkys poised for viral fame. Even in Ted Lasso, he always sported sneakers: the football coach character played by Sudeikis loved to showcase so many exceptional and highly coveted models that there’s an entire blog dedicated to identifying them.

The third and, for now, final season of Ted Lasso aired last year, so this will be the (for now) end of his show’s reign at an awards ceremony like the Globes. However, when Jason Sudeikis returns with his next project, whatever it may be, one thing seems certain: he’ll do so with another fantastic pair of sneakers. We can’t wait to see what he chooses.

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