San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is rapidly moving up in the NBA and footwear industry. Wembanyama just made his first NBA Finals appearance in June before signing a signature sneaker deal with Nike in July.

However, what makes Wembanyama so great on the basketball court can sometimes create confusion with his shoes.

For example, Wembanyama is a proponent of minimalist footwear and walking barefoot whenever possible. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year made his case in a 60 Minutes interview.

Victor Wembanyama Promotes Minimalist Footwear

“This is what I wear for 60 Minutes interviews,” says 7-foot-4 NBA star Victor Wembanyama, showing off what he calls his maximalist shoes.

He says he goes barefoot whenever possible, typically favors minimalist shoes, and adds that his feet are the key to not just his mobility,… pic.twitter.com/w5YICLt3ef

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