Throwback Thursday: Reebok Instapump Match Low
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Oct 23, 2008 When the topic of tennis sneakers comes up, Andre Aggassi tends to dominate many conversations with his line of shoes worked up by Nike, but one tennis champ that should not be cut out is Michael Chang. At the young age of 16 Chang turned pro winning his first and only Grand Slam at the age of 17. For the rest of his career he was near the top winning 34 tournaments in total. Back to the footwear though, Chang had arguably Reebok’s best series of tennis shoes. Though none of the shoes ever officially had his name on the products or box, he was the face of Reebok Tennis.
The series of outstanding sneakers worn by Chang began with the Reebok Court Victory Pump, followed by the Court Victory II, but in the 1993-94 tennis season Chang took the court (grass, clay, and carpet) in the Instapump Match. The early days of Reebok Pump required one to manually “pump” their shoes with air, but the Instapump utilized CO2 cartridges and a high tech valve where one could instantly pump up their kicks. Not messing around with one’s comfort or performance, the Instapump Match Low featured three different air chambers giving one the most custom fit. Reebok also added full length soft EVA midsole, Hexalite cushioned heel, and Goodyear engineered Indy 500 rubber outsole giving ultimate grip and longevity. Michael Chang also wore a mid cut version of this shoe, but it is so different that you will need to tune into Throwback Thursday at a later date to get a glimpse of that one. Enjoy pics of the kicks after the jump. |
Reebok Instapump Match Low
Reebok Instapump Match Low
Reebok Instapump Match Low
Reebok Instapump Match Low
Reebok Instapump Match Low
Reebok Instapump Match Low
Reebok Instapump Match Low
Reebok Instapump Match Low
Michael Chang wearing the Reebok Instapump Match Low
Jul 8, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I wish they would release this shoes again. One of the best tennis shoes back then.
Jan 17, 2009 at 8:04 pm
If I see them in shops, I would immediately buy them. Gorgeous shoes, I got a pair like this but mid match with difference color in old days.
Jan 7, 2009 at 9:38 pm
DEz R FRESH L0VE DA C0L0R WAY ! YEA CHANG
Oct 31, 2008 at 1:13 am
Ohhhhh Shyytt, the Michael Changs, next to the Agassi’s the best pair of sneakers from nike.
Oct 26, 2008 at 4:09 pm
cool sneaks. love that ’90s flavor!
Oct 24, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I REMEMBER MICHAEL CHANG, BUT ALL HE DID WAS WIN A FRENCH OPEN, BUT HE WAS ALWAYS CONTENTING IN OTHER GRAND SLAMS, SO HE WAS CONSIDERED TO ME, A PRETTY GOOD TENNIS PLAYER. NICE SHOES TOO.
Oct 24, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Nice kicks! and thanks for the Beautiful photography! The macro-mode detail on the sole showing the Goodyear logo is awesome, just what we fanatics love to see. Also like the use of dimples across the tongue and sole. And the colors… Yummmmmmm.
Oct 24, 2008 at 10:35 am
NICE KICKS !!!
Oct 24, 2008 at 10:26 am
chang had some hot kicks way back…i think he had a low-cut rendition of the blast, too. nice.
Oct 24, 2008 at 10:07 am
Hot, piece of history
Oct 24, 2008 at 12:26 am
I dont KNo n-e thing bout that guy BUT the kicks are F***’in FResh, Retro RBK I will BUY!!!!!!
Oct 24, 2008 at 12:25 am
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Oct 23, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I love my omni lites, these look cool, my brother had the firt iverson pumps and they broke, alot of them did, anyone hear of these braking?
Oct 23, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Just as I thought, very few people leaving comments on this Throwback Thursday since kids just don’t know about Michael Chang. These shoes are absolutely insane. I had a pair of the basketball Instapump kicks and yes, they are WAY better than the traditional pumps.
Great throwback yet again. Kids, take notes and learn your history.
Oct 23, 2008 at 8:15 pm
wow these r very nice
Oct 23, 2008 at 7:29 pm
those look so comfyy
Oct 23, 2008 at 7:13 pm
4th lol that s*#t is so lame… nice kicks
Oct 23, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Chang was nice back in the day. I remember him when I was small.
Oct 23, 2008 at 6:55 pm
them joints are ILL!! ..love ta have a pair
Oct 23, 2008 at 6:53 pm
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