Watch: Sharapova Sneaker Shopping


Maria Sharapova packs a whole lot of sole traveling to tournaments.The five-time Grand Slam champion gears up for the holidays going sneaker shopping with Complex’s Joe La Puma.Watch: A Day in the Life of Dominic ThiemAs a long-time Nike endorser, it’s no surprise Sharapova sings the praises of the swoosh in her shopping trip.The former No. 1 also confesses to a kicks addiction. Sharapova typically packs anywhere from seven to nine pairs of sneakers when traveling to a tournament.“I bring about five pairs of tennis shoes on my trip,” Sharapova told Complex. “I go through each one like two or three times a week. I bring one or two pairs of running shoes and maybe two off-court pieces, so that’s a fair amount, right?”The 6’2″ Russian says her height and comfort are two primary reasons she packs so many sneakers.“The sneaker culture is crazy,” Sharapova said. “Thank God. When you’re six-two, I’m like so thankful there’s better sneaker options and better options without a heel, to be honest.”Photo credit: Mark Peterson/Corleve ]]>

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