After years of working with the Reebok brand, Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal was named President of Reebok Basketball in 2023. The former basketball star, who wears a size 22 shoe, regularly steps out in Reebok sneakers, whether he’s hitting the red carpet, pounding the pavement or appearing on a talk show.
During an FN interview in 2021, Shaq revealed that he is actually a size 20, he prefers to size up whenever he buys shoes. “My shoe size is 20 but I like to wear a 22 because when I was young we couldn’t afford proper shoes so I had to wear my shoes tight,” he said. “[Now] I always get my shoes too big to make sure I have room.”
When the legendary athlete isn’t sporting Reeboks, he’s been known to pair a dapper suit with timeless loafers. He’s also not afraid to take footwear risks. Ahead, discover some of his most stylish moments through the years.
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno – Season 8
Image Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal Shaq wore a sneaker style from his Dunk.Net brand to an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in 1999.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal hits the stage at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena August 29, 2004 in Miami, Florida.
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Shaq Vs. Press Conference
Image Credit: Getty Images The NBA player attended a press conference for ABC’s reality show “Shaq Vs.” held at the Lowes Hotel on August 5, 2009 in Santa Monica, California wearing a pair of square toe leather dress shoes.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal attends the Disney ABC Television Group’s Summer TCA party at the Beverly Hilton on August 1, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal attends the “Grown Ups 2” New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 10, 2013 in New York City.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal attends the hand printing session for Reebok Classic on August 20, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images for Tribeca Film Fe Shaquille O’Neal attends the “30 For 30: This Magic Moment” premiere at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016 in New York City in a pair of classic loafers.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Shaquille O’Neal appears on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on September 12, 2016 rocking some silver sneakers.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal has his number retired during a game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Arena on December 22, 2016 in Miami, Florida.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal attends the ‘Carpool Karaoke: The Series’ On Apple Music launch party at the Chateau Marmont on August 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Robin Marchant Shaquille O’Neal arrives for the Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Ballroom at Bayou Place on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on December 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal arrives at the NBA All-Star Game 2018 at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California wearing a pair of cobalt blue dress shoes.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images for Turner He wore a similar shoe and color when he attended the Turner Upfront 2018 at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 2018 in New York City.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images for Reebok Shaquille O’Neal attends an event celebrating Reebok and Victoria Beckham’s partnership at The House on Sunset on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images for Sports Illustra Shaquille O’Neal attends the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson Of The Year 2019 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Dec. 9, 2019 in New York City.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images for Turner Shaquille O’Neal attends the WarnerMedia Upfronts at Madison Square Garden on May 15, 2019 in New York City.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images for Tyler Robinson Shaquille O’Neal attends Imagine Dragons’ sixth annual Tyler Robinson Foundation Gala at Wynn Las Vegas on Sept. 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal attends the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Party at Century City Park on February 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: CBS via Getty Images Shaquille ONeal appears on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on April 4, 2022 in New York City.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images for RBC Shaquille O’Neal attends RBCxMusic Night with Special Guest DJ Diesel (aka Shaquille O’Neal) at RBC House Toronto International Film Festival 2023 on Sept. 8, 2023.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Style Evolution
Image Credit: Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal attends the 37th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at Cipriani South Street on November 29, 2023 in New York City wearing a pair of navy blue sneakers.
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Celebrity Sightings In New York City – July 17, 2024
Image Credit: Raymond Hall/GC Images Shaquille O’Neal is seen outside “Good Morning America” on July 17, 2024 in New York City. Shaq matched his suit to a pair of Nano X3 Training Shoes from Reebok.
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UK Launch Of ‘Gin & Juice By Dre And Snoop’ At Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace, London – Red Carpet Arrivals
Image Credit: Dave Benett/ Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal attends the UK Launch of ‘Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop’ at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace on July 18, 2024 in London, England.
