Five Retro Reebok Sneakers Every Basketball Fan Needs

Listing five classic Reebok sneakers that every basketball must own.

Nostalgia is a drug, especially when it comes to sneakers. People of all ages and backgrounds line up to buy old-school shoes every chance they get. Luckily for basketball fans of a certain age, Reebok has us covered.

During the golden era of the NBA, Reebok was one of the biggest brands in the sneaker industry. All of its shoes were iconic, while the players wearing them on the court were equally legendary. Below are five retro Reebok sneakers that every basketball must own.

Reebok Question Mid

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Product Description: Reebok was around long before Philadelphia 76ers rookie Allen Iverson crossed over Michael Jordan in a Question Mid shoes. However, no player is as synonymous with the brand as Iverson. Luckily, Reebok re-releases Iverson's retro shoes on a regular basis.

How to Buy: The Reebok Question Mid is available for multiple colorways at a retail price of $160 on Reebok's website.

Reebok Hurrikaze II

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Product Description: Most of the younger generation have never heard of the Seattle SuperSonics. Much less Shawn Kemp. The 'Reign Man' was one of the most violent dunkers in NBA history. Reebok is here to remind fans of all ages that Kemp was a force to be reckoned with on the court, and so were his kicks.

How to Buy: The Reebok Hurrikaze II is available in two colorways for $120 on Reebok's website.

Reebok Shaq Attaq

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Product Description: Fans can entertain the GOAT debate all they want, but the most dominant player ever was Shaquille O'Neal. During his days with the Orlando Magic, O'Neal wore the Reebok Shaq Attaq, which recently enjoyed its 30th birthday.

How to Buy: The Reebok Shaq Attaq is available in multiple colorways for $150. However, the black and blue colorway releases on Friday, February 10 at midnight Eastern Standard Time for $180.

Reebok Shaq Victory Pump

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Product Description: Just as O'Neal helped elevate Reebok's status in the basketball world to new heights, several of the world's best tennis players wore the brand on the court. The new Reebok Shaq Victory Pump celebrates the best of both worlds.

How to Buy: The Reebok Shaq Victory Pump releases on Friday, February 17 at midnight Eastern Standard Time for $180.

Reebok Pump TZ

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Product Description: Every basketball fan wanted some Reebok Pump basketball shoes after Dee Brown's performance in the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Reebok is reprising the iconic hoop shoe later this month.

How to Buy: The Reebok Pump TZ releases on Friday, February 17, at midnight Eastern Standard Time for $170.


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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Kicks On Sports Illustrated. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.