 Across the world at 20 select retailers and on computer screens across the globe, the Reebok Pump celebrates 20 years. While I am sure you have all seen plenty of Pumps over the past several weeks, Complex has posted a wrap up of the best moments in Reebok Pump history.
Click here to see the high moments of the Reebok Pump. |
In case you haven’t noticed, we have showed you a limitless amount of collaborative Reebok Pumps that are a of the Reebok Pump 20 Program. In celebration of the Pump’s 20th year in existence, Reebok held an event last night in New York. The event was held at Meatpacking District’s Pop Burger in New York and featured special guests including Dallas Cowboys legend Emmit Smith and Atlanta Hawks legend Domonique Wilkins. In addition, the collaborative Reebok Pumps involved in the Reebok Pump 20 Program were on display hanging from the ceiling. Click here to view photos of last night’s Reebok Pump 20th Anniversary event. |
 Twenty years ago Reebok created one of the most legendary technologies to ever be deployed in a shoe - the Pump. The first shoe to feature the new technology developed by designer Paul Litchfield was properly named the Reebok Pump. All month long we have brought teaser shots, videos, and interviews about the upcoming Reebok Pump 20 shoes that celebrate two decades since the Pump’s release in 1989.
Behind the Reebok Pump was not only a unique and revolutionary design, but also an aggressive marketing campaign. Reebok went head on with print and television ads with industry leader Nike with memorable lines that included “Pump Up, Air Out.” The highlight of the shoe’s moment in history happened All Star weekend in Miami when Dominique Wilkins wore the Reebok Pump as he threw down for his second Slam Dunk crown. Each of the 20 stores in the Pump 20 campaign will sell their own versions of the Reebok Pump to the tune of 31 pairs per door this weekend, but each door will also have 29 pairs available of the original White/Blue colorways as well as this one, in Black/White/Orange. |
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Over the past month, we have seen an abundance of videos and photos pertaining to the 20th anniversary of the Reebok Pump. In addition, Spine TV has hooked up with former Boston Celtics guard Dee Brown to discuss his involvement with Reebok. If you recall, Brown won the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest while wearing the Reebok PUMPs. With that said, check out the video above in which Dee Brown reminisces on his aforementioned win. |
With the release of the Pump 20 Collection only days away, many of you have wondered where the Reebok collaborations we haven’t seen are. But don’t fret, Pump fans, because today we present the entire collection to you, with all of the Pumps to be released in very limited quantities this coming weekend around the world. With every Pump we’ve seen, we’ve asked which is your favorite. And now that we get a look at all of them, we can finally ask you to decide once and for all. Head to the comments section and list your top 3 picks. Read more…
Solebox has a history of solid collaborations. From their adidas Consortium “Your City” work to the hybrid Saucony Shadow 90, Germany’s sneaker spot of lore has proven themselves time and time again. In the above video, Solebox’s Hikmet Sugoer discusses his inspirations and Reebok’s meaning to him and other collectors, as well as their own Pump collaboration. |
 St.Alfred has finally released detailed pictures of their Reebok Pump 20 collab shoe that will be releasing Friday. Last week, Nice Kicks brought you a teaser pic that consisted of the tag emblem the shoe comes with as well as some information provided by Saint Alfred’s own, Saint D. Saint D stated that the concept behind the Saint Alfred Reebok Pump will be revolving around the blue-collar working class nature of Chicago and similar characteristics that relate to general “work wear” that can be seen in Chicago. The shoe was first introduced when the STA team leaked a picture of the Pumps tag that showed a gold quilted tongue and also revealed that the pairs were numbered from 1 to 31. St. Alfred will be having a launch party before the shoe drops on Thursday at Angels and Kings in Chicago from 9 PM to 2AM. Early arrival is strongly advised. View more pictures of the pump after the jump. |
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