How The Reebok Pump Became a Cultural Icon
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2020
- There is no sneaker more nostalgic than the iconic Reebok Pump. In the late 80s and early 90s, these shoes were the coolest shoes in North America. When Reebok's Pump technology came out, it was far ahead of its time. In this video we'll be taking a closer look at the history of the Reebok Pump and how it became the cultural icon it is today.
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Reebok are still lowkey fire. The ad "pump up air out" had me dead. Reebok just roasted Nike and its Air tech.
haha they was cold to Nike
"No Bull" Diss towards the Bulls.
@Kaiser Edward tf you need that for lmao
nike was so pressured to make a pump shoe after Reebok made "The Pump" in 1989, that they made the Nike Air Pressure a few months later lol
Rodman hit a major diss with the pump up “air” out
Don T 22 yes he did 😂😂
Also: "When it comes to protection, this is no bull"
But Rodman had Nike shoes later in his career
@@006ahenry
Rodman dissed Nike Air & the Bulls
That shit is crazy! And then started wearing nikes & playing for the bulls.
🤦♂SMH 😂😂😂
I had a pair of those new type of pump when working as a bartender/waiter so I walk for hours. The are amazing, probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever tried
What!! Alright I’m sold. Need a pair
I’ve never had a pump, but wanted them when I was a kid. My whole team had the same Reebok basketball shoes in 94.
Brandon Christison do you remember the model you guys wore ?
That Sinbad commercial is an American treasure.
These were, and still are, my personal grails as a kid. Growing up poor, I remember scouring through thrift stores trying to find them to no avail. Even though I love my jays, these would make me happy. Come on Reebok, rerelease then already!
Same man. Growing poor we wanted a pair so bad
I thought they rereleased them. A Store I saw selling them a couple years ago.
It pains me I can only find ones in colors I don't like enough
Reebok still has potential. Back in the early 2000s Rbk was everywhere and I felt proud to cop their products. The decline started when adidas bought them. Adidas said they bought Reebok to compete with nike in the US, but that wasn't the case. They actually almost killed the brand so that there is one less huge competition for them not just in the US but in the world. Reebok needs to buy themselves back from Adidas if they want their glory days back. And yes, instapump fury are the coolest shoes ever. I just bought one pair and I can't tell you how much more attention and praises they get over any of my Jordans and nikes.
Too bad adidas bough Reebok and doesn’t give them the attention they deserve. I love Reebok
@@NachoAverageFinds adidas took everything from Reebok and they don't let Reebok do their own thing. Reebok lost all their major sponsorship deals for NBA, NFL, MLB as soon adidas bought them. For example, Reebok had a ten year deal with nba from 2001. But Adidas scrapped that and all NBA uniforms were made by adidas from 2005. That was insanely unprofessional. They made sure Reebok isn't seen as a sports company and made them a fitness company that no one cares. Someone needs to buy Reebok back from the Germans ASAP. We should start a Twitter hashtag and protest about this. Sad part is no one gives a fuck. People are happy with their Jordans.
Never owned a pair as a kid or an adult. But as a kid these were way out of my price range lol
None of Thee above haha I remember one kid on my block had them. Everyone surrounded him
NachoAverageFinds dude was a legend. The neighborhood still telling stories about him. 😂
it a toy... i play around with it...
Cheryl aye don’t I know you 😂
Cheryl I just picked up a dead stick pair of 91 brig-backs 😂 176 AUD shipped WTF ...but here’s the thing...I wish they were my size!!! 😂
Had some back in the day when they dropped...they were dope. Actually got a pair again about 13yrs ago when some were re released. Still rock the Reebok Classic sometimes. And of course regularly I rock my Reebok Allen Iverson kicks! Really liked when Reebok introduced the DMX technology.
Thanks for showing the pump to the world, greetings from Spain, I'm a fan of Pump
@Cheryl🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️ It seems like a lie, but now I don't have time. I make the most of my work for fear of confinement.
I had the newer version. I got it at an outlet mall in 2016. They were only $26 on clearance. They were white and bright green. I loved the gimmick and always had fun with it at parties and none of my friends new about pumps (neither did I, I just got them cuz I liked them). My dad told me I was dumb to fall for such a gimmick. I don’t feel like the pump made much of a difference but they were my go to shoe until I trashed them while drunk at a music festival. I still have them though! I made a lot of good memories at college with those shoes :)
3:46 "as you walk the shoe would pump up", this same technology was finally introduced to mass market as pump 2.0. Which was used in many performance basketball models and running models in the early to mid 2000s. Fun fact.
Thabks for sharing man!
When I was playing hockey I had a pair of Reebok skates with this tech, probably the most comfortable skate I've had.
I heard about those lol that's dope man
I remember them. I had a pair of tennis shoes with orange out sole and it was "magical" as it always provided the perfect fit every time. When my feet warmed up I can always release the air and re-pump to the new perfect fit. I did not know they are still making it!
Always psyched to see these videos on my home page
Ryan Kent glad to hear 🙏
Had a pair of Reebok "Blacktop" pumps. Remember they were over $100 back in the early 90's.
Man. 2 shoes I was obsessed with as a kid, reebok pump and air max bw. Could never get my hands on either. Keep this content coming! Love from the UK
arp 909 Peace to the UK 🇬🇧 thanks for watching G 🙏
All time favourite!!!!
If Reebok was smart, they’d be releasing more colors for the iconic original Pump design. 90’s fashion is making a huge comeback in the US, and honestly I don’t think their Instapump shoes (and other designs that use similar technology) elicit the same nostalgia… Gotta have that basketball pump on the tongue - and it needs to actually work!
Reebok Pump shoes are one of the few I’m interested in picking up used, because their current lineup is so limited.
the inspiration to the pump design is mind-blowing
Genius ;)
@@NachoAverageFinds highkey
Love yall vids keep coming back and learning about my favorites shoes and silhouettes and the history behind them
Happy to make them for you
Damn I've been wanting to cop a pair of black top pumps but no place has it🤣
I got mine at Ross many moons ago lol
@@NachoAverageFinds 😂 there ainno Ross in Minnesota
Man the pump was so dope. Another great vid guys keep it up!
What's up Taylor, Yeah man, legendary shoe. History for sure. This video doesn't even scratch the surface lol
I love these videos! Look forward to these videos! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Al! Appreciate man
Awesome vid! Wanted the original pumps back in the day, and can still remember pulling the display shoe off the rack and pumping the crap out of it, just to hear the release valve. Got the retro a few years back and it’s on point. Keep the quality content coming 👍
wow!! you really made reebok pump now! the crazy thing is i suggested reebok shaq attaqs in the previous jordan 2 video! thanks for responding and taking the suggestion mannn! and thank you for the dope vid as always!!🔥🔥🔥
Dennis Romario glad you enjoyed the video yea we appreciate your input
Me and my pops were rockin them L.A. gear pumps
Love your quality content. Especially during quarantine. Love the videos, keep it up!
Jošt Levičnik Thank you man! Glad to provide some entertainment during this time
As a kid I always wanted the Blacktop, apparently 1992 model as I recently looked up trying to recall which exactly model did my classmate wore back in the day but I could never have one back then as the smallest size they had was still to big for my feet. About 30 years later I have 2 pairs of reissued Blacktops (2014 model if I remember) and a pair of red and white Shaq Attack, all of which I love and wear regularly.
dam love your content I'm very new Into the sneakers, this is filling me up with all the info man, keep it up
Hafiz Aksana welcome to the sneaker Game glad you like the videos
I had a pair of the Omni 2 and Court Victory as a kid in the early 90s (loved the tennis ball pump), and then got a pair of Pump Nanos in 2016 (best fitness shoe I've ever worn)
Killed it once again!
Best TH-cam channel love your sneaker history vids
Rowzy Thanks Rowzyyy 🙏
Now I want a pair !
Always love these videos😎. Keep em up and stay safe you guys 👍
mightyAra 69 Thank you! Stay safe brotha
Yessss a new video!!!
Haven't forgot about that Stussy request my dude. Thanks for always supporting
Loving Yr videos. 😍
Love your content!👟
Thanks Karlton!
Best sneaker culture channel for sure
Trying to give back!
@@NachoAverageFinds yo I didn't watch the video when I commented because I knew it was going to be good
I was one of the 1st kids at school to have pumps i had the teal AXT ones
Wow, bringing back memories, I was a big time sneaker head in school. My first "pumps" were the shaq attaq 1. Got the retros when they recently released a couple years ago. I remember back then Reebok was killing it.
Yessss Finaly ☝️🔥 The underrated kicks..WICH are Gr8 .. Fantastic content boys 👏👏👏👏👏👍
Thanks Richard!
When I want to know about shoes I google your videos first great production quality keep it up!
Alex I’m flattered man. Thank you Alex!
I played junior ice hockey in 2000s and even then reebok skates had pump technology. I didnt even know they were so succesful that they made it to sports equipment.
haha That's a recurring story here in the comments. They must have had a deal with the NHL or something. How did you like them?
Great vid. More Reeboks please.
Dominique actually was the first person to pump his shoes in the 1990 dunk contest.. check it out
Whattt 🤯
Loved the original bulky reebok pumps but I always get nostalgic bout the Patrick ewings ev time I see the pumps
I had a pair of the Reebok Crossfit nano pump, it fit great and I even used it for skateboarding. I found that the pump didn’t change to much for me either when skateboarding or just walking around.
Alex Bailey I remember when Reebok brought out a very short lived skate line with a pump club C I think 🤔
Reebok was crazy a few decades ago, my uncles and dad probably rocked them in the UK. Sick vid keep it up, probably my favourite channel on TH-cam no lies 🙏🏽🙏🏽💥
V K Yo appreciate it G! That’s wild that they made waves in the UK too
I had a pair of Blacktop's, loved them. My 1st pair of serious basketball kicks :)
I have some dead stock! I love em
I wanted a Pump back in elementary school but my mom wasn’t coming off that kind of money for school shoes.
Phillip Reynolds There was like 1 kid per block that had them lol
Yesss he dropped a video this my favorite TH-cam channel no cap🔥🦈🦈🦈
You the man! Thanks bro. Much appreciated!
This vid low key makes me want to try out pump
Haha Do it. Let me know how it goes
I was watching the older sneaker history videos and then I got a notification for this one
I'm glad you took the time to watch them Eduard!
NachoAverageFinds I really enjoy watching them
blacktop! my dream whn i was a kid
Wish they make them again my shoes of a dream
Good job Bryan, pump is my favorite shoes of all time
Great video as always! Very informative too since I was born in 2000s, the shoes from the 90s aren't that familiar to me so this is a great help!
Bren Anthony Rivera the Reebok pump was a huge deal back in the day
@@NachoAverageFinds yup, and thanks for letting me know! Stay safe g!
Great content 👍 💯
Thanks Eric!
Reebok is making me want to buy my 1st "dad's shoes" aged 32/33. But I haven't found one as cool as the pump, too bad I haven't had any chance to try them on yet.
@Cheryl Well, I'm not into collecting per se, so any good reuissue would be fine. At about 30-45min drive from home there's a huge outlet (it's from a European corporate owning lots of outlet villages across Europe), there's Vans, Nike, Adidas (all close to their non-outlet counterparts), Puma & Reebok (just outlet for the latters).
I had some Omni pumps with hexalite. Most comfortable shoes I ever had.
Worth noting Bell did a line of cycle helmets with pump technology.
I just love this quality content.
alex thelizardking thanks man mean a lot
I remember seeing L.A. Gear sneakers With a similar system, wasit regulator?
Eventually Adidas acquired Reebok, Reebok was also big in Europe, a lot of football(soccer) teams were sponsored by Reebok, like Liverpool, Sporting Portugal, Bolton, Fiorentina, West Ham, Atletico Madrid...
Regarding The Pump shoes I had the Pump Hexalite "Above the Rim" in black suede and a black and gum sole.
Hallo Nacho and Co....i have the Reebok Pump Omni Zone 2 Celtic...i love this shoes...thank you for the the Information...
We need a Reebok Shawn Kemp Kamikaze 2 !
Top tier content as always
Spikeniz thanks man 🙏
Man I remember in about 93? I was very young but I had some air pump sneakers.. I don't remember if they were Reebok or not. Maybe they were LA Gear? Anyways Shaq series would be dope, my dudes.
Thanks Ryan! Def going to do the Shaq Attaq
I have about 20 pairs of the classic Reebok pump. They are all in great shape and many have never been worn. I found 3 pair at a Goodwill a few years back that had never been worn!
David Robinson wore the Nike pump version. It was popular till Dee Brown won the contest.
making the best vids as usual big fan
What's up Gerald, I really really appreciate it man
@@NachoAverageFinds i also joined the facebook
I know you’re a Reebok head Brian, my mom refused to buy me these I’m sure I annoyed here asking. These were the coolest shoe I had seen as a 10 year old. Still nostalgic to me.
One of the greatest
dominique juara slam dunk taon 90 kayanya konspirasi deh. biar reebok naik namanya. soalnya di final, kerenan dunknya kenny walker. makanya pas dunk kontes 91, dee brown pake gimik ngepump sepatu dulu. makin jadi jualannya reebok.
Reebok Pump! Shout out to Nacho!
Know It 2 Flip It Appreciate it Jake 🙏
Reebok just re-released the Pumps last year, and I bought several pairs at Finish Line and I got to say that I like pumping up my Reeboks. I usually wear it at my job and I like the attention I'm getting from my coworkers and boss and people that I don't know. Reebok makes the Pumps but they're only available for a limited time till they released a new colorway. I have the Omni Zone II, that's the type of Reebok Pumps I own.
I love this content. Its school without the school
haha They should teach sneaker history in school
I sold The Pump and the Air Pressure...the Pump was popular with kids but Moms didn’t like the price. Some (many) spoiled brats actually started to remove the pump “mech” then would lie to Mom on what happened. Reebok took them back which amazed me and my boss. I never hooped in Pumps but I did buy the Pressure...which featured the external pump to “collar” your ankle but also had a Nike air-bladder molded into the insoles!!!! This made the shoe incredibly stiff and nearly impossible to hoop in. I think Mark Jackson played in Pressures, I assume he got paid well for the “horror” LOL. I regret not buying the Pump in black, always loved the soft Reebok leather...most people don’t talk about that but it made a really compliant upper when lacing.
JUST BRING BACK THE REEBOK PUMP OMNI LITE ALREADY! Ive waiting for years🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Did you get the omni zone 2 in its original form? We're getting all original colourways this year.
You really know your sneakers bro👍🏾
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Thanks for watching Jose! Appreciate you
@@NachoAverageFinds thanks! 😯
*I couldn't afford them when I was a kid but when I became an adult and seen these in the mall I had to grab a paper. I also got the insta pumps they fit aweaome!*
haha Yeah same. When I was a kid they were crazy expensive
Great stuff guys, still waiting on the gel lite though 😬
K C soon enough stay tuned😎
I had a pair in elementary school. I don't think I've ever been as popular
hahaha
The Reebok Pump Omnizone II Ftwr Wild Orange/ Black just drop get em 💯🏀🏅
i had black blue reebok pump basketball high tops orange basketball on black toung. My friends had tennis one yellow tennis ball pump low top one had the cross trainer one too back in the 90s they were cool.
These and the light up LA Gears were the shoes that defined my childhood
Top Triamwong Hell yeah man too lol
Can't wait for those instapump and shaq sneaker line videos.
Yee Yee
They also made ice skates with pump tech they were decent but way diffrent then normal ice skates
Had the first pump and the shaq attack and honestly, i never use the pump so i dunno if it work. but i love the shoe. I never had any jordans. only pumps
History of the Nike Air Max 720 please
I had an OG pair of the Dee Browns as a kid. I bought the retros that came out some years ago too. Retro Reeboks have better quality than retro Jordans. The whole blacktop line was dope.
I had one when I was a Shoe salesman , and I gotta say theyre really comfy
Convinced my mom to get me some Blacktops for my birthday. They got stolen out of her car that night. Had a strong hate for thieves ever since then
I had black, white and green blacktop pumps, they were awesome. I still have my pump hockey skates/roller blades. I actually tried on the Nike pumps and almost bought them, but I didn't wanna carry that stupid pump everywhere lol
I wanted a pair back then but the price was high, bought AJ 6 Infra red instead
I had a 1990s UNLV fitted hat with the pump..I can’t even find a pic of those hats anywhere online..
I cant remember if I actually owned pumps as a kid or one of the billion knockoffs but I only remember the tounge pumping up so maybe a knockoff. The shaqnosis and kamakazies were dope shoes and proved that at least once upon a time, Reebok was on top of their game. I would love an uptempo vid (the most over the top nike shoe ever) or a flightposite (if batman played basketball, that would be his shoe). Ken griffey jr's shoe was dope too and doubly impressive as he was the only baseball player who had a shoe me and my friends would rock. I got all kinds of memories flowing right now (I was in high school in the mid nineties, arguably the hight of everything sneaker)
I miss Big Nacho 😢
No Service Me too bro 😕 damn quarantine got us separated rn
Nice vid
Gung i Thanks!!