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How Zac Efron movie and first date with his wife inspired Tyrese Haliburton’s new signature shoes

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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton reveals the sweet story behind his new signature shoes.

Tyrese Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season because of a torn Achilles injury he suffered during the 2025 finals.

Haliburton has recovered well from the injury and is expected to be back in action soon. Prior to that, the offseason has been nothing short of amazing for the Indiana Pacers star.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and his fiancé Jade Jones watch the Seattle Storm play against the Indiana Fever on August 26, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Tyrese Haliburton’s Puma Hali 1 are inspired by Zac Efron’s High School Musical

Before the start of the new season, Haliburton has already made his fans happy by marrying Jade Jones after dating for seven years.

Haliburton has now unveiled his first-ever signature shoes with Puma and he was clearly inspired by his sweet love story with Jones.

The sneakers will be called Puma Hali 1 ‘Troy Bolton’ PE as they are clearly inspired from Zac Efron’s High School Musical.

Considering this was the first movie that the couple ever watched together, it’ll always hold a special place in the hearts of the Haliburtons.

As of now, the new signature shoe does not have an official release date, but fans can expect the Pacers star to don them during the regular season.