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2019 Women of Inspiration Shoes

September 6, 2019

  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Each Mercury player acknowledged and highlighted the women who have inspired their journeys, through a series of specially designed, custom, hand-painted sneakers.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    "More than any other league, ours is about more than just the game we are playing," said Vince Kozar, Mercury COO.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    "It's about diversity, inclusion, widening the circle of acceptance and participation, and uplifting the stories of women who are doing great things on and off the court" Kozar added.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Local artist Zoe Ruff, Ruff Customs, collaborated with the Mercury on this project.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Diana Taurasi & Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Sophie Cunningham honoring all of the women in her family and her childhood growing up in Columbia, Missouri.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Sophie Cunningham.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Sophie Cunningham.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Sophie Cunningaham.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Briann January and Maya Angelou, Michelle Obama and Wilma Rudolph.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Briann January and Maya Angelou, Michelle Obama and Wilma Rudolph.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Brittney Griner honors her mother.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Brittney Griner.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Leilani honoring many of the women in her family: Nana, Grandma and Mom.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Leilani Mitchell.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Leilani Mitchell.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Brianna Turner honoring both her mother, who worked in the justice system, and Serena Williams.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Brianna Turner.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Brianna Turner.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Alanna Smith honoring her mother and Australian WNBA legend Lauren Jackson.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Alanna Smith.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Yvonne Turner showcasing her grandmother and Taylor Swift.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Yvonne Turner.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Sancho Lyttle honoring her Mother, Grandmother with the colors of their native Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Sancho Lyttle.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Essence Carson representing Rutgers Head Coach Vivian Stinger, her mother and grandmother.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Essence Carson.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Essence Carson.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Camille Little and Lauren Hill.

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    Evan Millstein
  • Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Women of Inspiration Shoes for Phoenix Mercury

    Camille Little and Lauren Hill.

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