NEW Vtg 2006 Reebok “The Pump” ATR TEAM Basketball Shoes 12.5 White/Black

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View NEW Vtg 2006 Reebok “The Pump” ATR TEAM Basketball Shoes 12.5 White/Black with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Step back into the golden era of mid-2000s basketball footwear with this clean pair of Reebok Pump ATR Team Mid sneakers. Although considered a basketball shoe, the Reebok Pump was originally released in 1989. New w/ Tags No original Box Vintage! 2006 Were these your High School Basketball Team Issue Shoes? Rare! Brand: Reebok RBK Model: Reebok Unanimous MID Team "The Pump" Model #: RB 706 FLU Style/Product #: 4-176292 UPC: 883191940078 Colors: White/Black Size: US Men’s 12.5 UK 11.5 EU 46 CM 30.5 Step back into the golden era of mid-2000s basketball footwear with this clean pair of Reebok Pump ATR Team Mid sneakers. Featuring the iconic Pump inflation system, classic RBK branding, and a white, black, and silver colorway, these shoes capture the look and performance of Reebok’s basketball lineup from the 2005–2006 era. These are becoming increasingly difficult to find in this condition and are perfect for collectors, vintage sneaker enthusiasts, or anyone looking to wear an authentic Y2K basketball shoe. Details: These basketball shoes bring back the classic Reebok Pump to an updated shoe. It features a full leather and synthetic upper with a non-marking sole with Reebok Pump technology to give you the perfect fit. History/Legacy: Born in 1989, the Reebok Pump has evolved significantly throughout its history and has definitely sealed its place in sneaker legend. Although considered a basketball shoe, the Reebok Pump was originally released in 1989. It was considered as much a tennis shoe as anything else, with relatively unknown Michael Chang winning the French Open at only 17 years of age. After winning that Grand Slam title, Chang was targeted by Reebok to advertise one of the first pumps in their series, the Court Victory. Reebok also then released SXT and the Omni Lite. And although Reebok used 9 time all star Dominique Wilkins to advertise their pumps, it wasn’t until the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest that the Reebok Pump really blew onto the scene. This was when another ‘new kid on the block’, Dee Brown, cemented the Pump in NBA history. Whilst making the All-Rookie team with the Boston Celtics that year, Dee also entered into the Slam Dunk Contest against fierce competition. As a 6ft 1 ′ rookie, it’s safe to say that he wasn’t favourite.. The ‘No Look’ Dunk As you can see before Dee’s signature ‘No Look’ dunk, he made sure to pander to the crowd and play the sportsman, pumping up his Reebok’s beforehand. This had kids all over America amazed by their technology. “Those pumps can make you fly” was heard all over the playground the next day, and sales of the Reebok Pump went through the roof. Considered as the only serious rival to Nike and Michael Jordan’s mass empire, the Pump grew throughout the early and mid 90’s. Shaquille O’Neal was one of their biggest stars with his own audacious brand of pumps that matched his personality, the Shaq Attaq, whilst the Pumps were featured in a variety of different films and TV shows. Probably most notably was their feature in two of hip-hop artist Tupac’s films, Juice and Above the Rim (of which released their own ‘Above the Rim Pumps’ with the release of the film. Skip forward to the modern day and Reebok has done a few things with the Pump throughout the start of 2013; they re-released a few retro versions of the old Pumps, like the Omni-Lite, but they also gave the Pump a complete makeover. Reebok introduced several versions of the Pump as more of a cross training shoe; they did do this originally back in the early 90s, but the popularity wasn’t anywhere close to what it is today. Below, we’ve listed a few of the currently available version of the Reebok Pump. Bare in mind this is just a small selection and for the truly rare sneakers, you might have to go hunting. Shaquille O'Neal; Allen Iverson; Yao Ming; Dee Brown; Condition: New without box. Category: Sporting Goods › Team Sports › Basketball › Clothing, Shoes & Accessories › Shoes › Men. Brand: Reebok.

Brand

Reebok

US Size

12.5

Main Color

White

Sport

Basketball

Type

Shoes

Width

Medium (D, M)

Country of Origin

China

UPC

883191940078