
You may know Storm Reid from her role as Gia Bennett in Euphoria (or from those Twitter memes that she calls “undefeated”). The 18-year-old has an impressive résumé: actor, USC Trojan, swimwear designer, and now track star—sort of.
On the opening night of New Balance's new track facility ahead of the Boston Marathon, Reid sat down with Glamour to discuss her partnership with the all-American footwear brand. The actor joined the New Balance team in October 2021, working alongside Jack Harlow and a league of decorated athletes. For Reid, her partnership with the brand, which is experiencing a major glow-up, is more than just a side project she's working on—it's a family.
“They really invested in me as a human, as a young growing person and young black girl,” she says to Glamour. “I'm not just a brand ambassador. I feel like the DNA of New Balance is to be a family brand and to connect with its consumers and the people that have loved them for so many years.”
When asked about what makes a perfect shoe, Reid’s face visibly lights up, and she proudly admits she sounds like a nerd about the whole subject: “Sneakers were made to be a medical device, obviously, to protect your feet,” Reid says. “So the fact that you have something to protect your feet and can look really, really cool is really dope to me. I'm a more of a lifestyle-sneaker girl—so I like the bright colors. I like to be able to be comfortable and pair sneakers with dresses. It's all about being different.” Her footwear of choice during our interview? A coveted white and green pair of New Balance's latest collaboration with Scandinavian fashion brand Ganni. It's every fashion girl's dream.
Even though the shoes Storm Reid is wearing during our interview sold out in the blink of an eye—you can shop plenty of our Fave's Faves online cart.
My favorite pair of New Balance sneakers
Any 550s are the crème de la crème of shoes. The Rich Paul 550s are really, really cool, and the 550s that came out on April 15—the Conversations Amongst Us—are beautiful. I actually have a pair at home I haven't worn yet because I want to wait until they come out. They're just so good.
New Balance Conversations Amongst Us 550
New Balance Rich Paul 550
The snack I eat in between takes on the Euphoria set
I go through phases with snacks. I was in a hot-fry, pineapple-soda phase for a while, and then it's like fruit and cookies…. Do you know those Little Bites muffins? I'm obsessed with the chocolate chip ones. I always try to have those on set.
Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins
My latest Netflix obsession
I don't get to watch much TV, but the last thing I binged was a show called Blood and Water. It's a South African show. It was really good, so I'm waiting for that to come out—I think they're filming their third season now, so I can't wait for that.
A fashion trend I’ve been loving
Low-rise jeans are coming back and I'm loving it. I have a lot of jeans, but I love Mother jeans and Reformation has a pair of oversized jeans that I love. Like I said, a lot of jeans. I also have a pair of Good American jeans that are my favorite.
Good American Good '90S Low Jeans
Reformation Addison Low-Rise Relaxed Jeans
Mother Denim Snacks! The Fun Dip Puddle
The sweatpants I live in
All of my friends say I live in a matching tracksuit…because, like, who has time to get ready every day? There's a whole bunch of New Balance sweat suits I have. Some of them are monochromatic or some of them are mismatched, which is really cool.
NB Athletics Minimize Tie-Dye Crew
NB Athletics Minimize Tie-Dye Joggers
My on-set remedy for long cry sessions as Gia Bennett
I take time for myself. Take a deep breath and probably take a nap. I'm big on naps recently.
My favorite makeup products for on-the-go glam
It's always going to be lip gloss, mascara, a little eyebrow, and probably some blush. I'm loving the Westman Atelier blush. Of course, the curl bounce mascara and eyebrow pencil from Maybelline. I have the vanilla Laneige sleeping mask, but I use it throughout the day. It keeps my lips moisturized.
Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Maybelline Colossal Curl Bounce Mascara
My ideal day off
Probably with friends, eating good food, chilling. Talking to my family, if I can be with my family.
The best piece in my bikini drawer
I have so many pieces from my Pacsun collection. They're all my little babies, but my favorite color is baby blue. I have this really beautiful baby blue bikini set in our new drop. It's off the shoulder with gold and silver hardware. It's so pretty, so that's my favorite one right now.
Storm Reid x Pacsun Blue One-Shoulder Bikini Top
Storm Reid x Pacsun Blue Beaded Side-Tie Bikini Bottom
The biggest purchase I’ve made
I bought myself a car!
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