Basketball shoes Reebok

From Bolton to the NBA courts

The story of Reebok begins in 1895 in Bolton, England, where Joseph William Foster makes some of the first spiked running shoes. In 1958, two of his grandsons, Jeff and Joe Foster, create a new brand named after the name of an African antelope found in a dictionary that Joe had won as a child in a sprint race. Long focused on athletics, the brand establishes itself in basketball in the late 1980s with a technical innovation that defines a generation, followed by a series of signature shoes worn by some of the biggest personalities in the NBA.

Other brands

Basketball shoes are also available by brand:

• Nike.
• Jordan.
• adidas.
• Puma.
• Under Armour.
• Peak.

All shoes are gathered on the shoes page.

The Pump, an air chamber in the upper

Launched in 1989, the Pump integrates an air chamber in the upper that can be inflated by pressing a small bulb-shaped pump located on the tongue: the player adjusts the fit around their ankle, then releases the pressure with a simple valve. The shoe becomes an icon during the dunk contest of 1991 when Dee Brown, a rookie for the Boston Celtics, bends down to inflate his shoes in front of the cameras before taking off and winning the contest with a dunk done with his forearm. The Pump has since been reissued many times, in its original form.

Shaq Attaq, Kamikaze and Question: the signatures

In 1992, Reebok signs Shaquille O'Neal before his rookie season: it is in the Shaq Attaq that he breaks a backboard in April 1993. Shawn Kemp, the spectacular power forward from Seattle, receives the Kamikaze in 1995, then wears its successor during the 1996 NBA Finals. The same year, the Question is released, the first signature shoe of Allen Iverson, who was drafted as the first pick by Philadelphia, which Reebok had signed before even his first professional game. Its leather upper and translucent sole have made it one of the most reissued basketball models, extended by the Answer range.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a regular pattern: Black Friday at the end of autumn, year-end festivities, the winter sales, French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently asked questions

Do Reebok basketball shoes fit large or small?

Start with your usual shoe size and then check when trying them on: half a centimetre in front of the big toe and a heel that doesn't lift when you step. Reissues with thick padded uppers should be tried on with thick basketball socks.

Can you play basketball in a Reebok reissue?

A reissue faithfully reproduces the design of a shoe from the 1990s and is often worn casually. For competition, check the cushioning and grip, which are generally less advanced than those of a recent performance shoe.

High-top or low-top basketball shoes: which one to choose?

High-tops wrap around the ankle and provide reassurance for interior players, who are often in contact. Low-tops, being lighter, allow more mobility for speedy guards; the support then comes from the lacing and a rigid heel counter.

Can you play outdoors with indoor basketball shoes?

This is not recommended: asphalt quickly wears out the soft rubber of indoor models. For the playground, choose a harder and thicker sole, and keep your indoor pair for the court.

How to care for a pair of Reebok white leather shoes?

Clean the upper with a damp cloth and mild soap, then brush the sole with a soft brush. Avoid the washing machine, which distorts the leather and peels off the reinforcements, and let them air dry out of direct sunlight.