[Pics] Dwayne Wade Launches Sock Line

Dwayne Wade has teamed up with Stance for his new sock line. Stabce launced The Wade Collection in partnership with NBA Miami HEAT Champion and style icon, Dwyane Wade. The Wade Collection showcases casual and gentlemen socks designed and developed by Wade himself and includes 13 different styles that will be available at Champs stores and select boutique retailers nationwide.

Dwyane is the first NBA player to step into the sock game.

‘We’re very excited to unveil the Wade Collection,’ said Jeff Kearl, CEO of Stance. ’Dwyane has had an undeniable influence on the NBA and on fashion, and we are thrilled to collaborate with someone that is so passionate about everything that he is involved in. This is one collection that really speaks for itself.’

The Wade Collection features both casual and gentlemen sock collections—gathering inspiration from Dwyane’s style on and off the court. In designing the collection, Wade collaborated with Calyann Barnett, Creative Director of Brand Wade, to develop designs that are inspired and influenced by his personal life experiences.

He collaborated with Calyann Barnett, the creative consultant of Brand Wade, on various designs for the collection.

“We are very excited to team up with Dwyane Wade to launch the Wade Collection,” said Stance CEO Jeff Kearl in a statement. “Wade has had an undeniable influence on the NBA and on fashion, and we are thrilled to collaborate with someone that is so passionate about everything that he is involved in. This collection really speaks for itself.”

Stance has only been around since 2010, but the company has already made a name for itself in the industry, with features in a wide variety of magazine spreads. An endorsement from one of the world’s top athletes gives them that much more legitimacy in the fun and colorful world of footed fashion.

“I’m thrilled to partner with Stance on this new endeavor since fashion and personal expression is something I take pride in,” Wade said in a statement. “Socks are often overlooked in fashion, but I’ve always believed that style is about taking risks. Socks have the amazing ability to transform any ensemble into a bold fashion statement that reflects your personality and mood.”