August 8th, 2012 by John K.
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Questions, Twilight Zones, Answer IVs, Michael Changs – all these old-school bangers gave us the chance to re-live the 90′s and early-00′s, but for those who haven’t filled in their Reebok Retro quota just yet, it might because they’re waiting for the Reebok DMX Run. This short-lived running model was in fact confirmed as one of the select inclusions of Reebok’s throwback exploration, but a design of this magnitude will certainly fit right in with today’s standards of tech-forward designs. If you’re looking forward to these, check out the full shot below thanks to Frank The Butcher and fill us in with your thoughts on this Reebok re-issue.
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June 28th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Imagine if Nike Sportswear hadn’t issued hardly any of its 1990s classics, then suddenly, BAM! — a torrent of Jordans, Air Maxes and signatures that’d leave longsuffering sneakerheads in tears. That’s kind of like what’s going on right now under Swizz Beatz‘ supervision at Reebok, as the Vector brand is finally bringing back some of its most memorable silos of the past two decades. It started last year with the Shawn Kemp-inspired Kamikaze III, a descendent of the Reebok Kamikaze II that’s now getting a proper retro treatment along with a couple of Allen Iverson’s signatures. AI’s ‘Pearlized Red’ Question is on display with the OG blue colorup soon to follow, which will be joined by the Answer IV in one of that model’s many (many) first run styles. And on the running/training side of things, we’re about to be blessed with Emmitt Smith’s EM22 and the original DMX Run (suggesting a future release for it’s DMX-debuting counterpart, the Answer I?). Have a peek at Reebok’s upcoming Retro Sport collection after the jump, let us know which of these classics you’re most excited to own and if there’s another RBK model you’d like to see return (Swizz promises “Shaqs also” soon), and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for release info.
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June 17th, 2012 by John K.
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As hinted at by the likes of Reebok man Swizz Beatz, the Reebok Question was just the tip of the iceberg as far as classics they’re bringing back in the near future. So what exactly will the line up look like when they really open the floodgates? Feast you eyes upon this, a set up of samples from what’s to come featuring a laundry list of retros like the Reebok Answer IV, Reebok DMX Run, Reebok Kamikaze (in OG form) and many more. Make sure you hit the jump with us to peep the three full pages of pics from this exciting set of sneaks and let us know which model you’re most looking forward to from the Reebok 2012-2013 range. Photos: coast2coast
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June 1st, 2012 by John K.
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REEBOK 90′s CLASSICS WEEK
In our Classics Revisited column on Reebok 90′s Classic silhouettes thus far, we’ve covered an insane crop of time-honored pairs like the ES22, Shaqnosis, and Big Hurt. Quite honestly, picking the fifth and final shoe to cap off this week’s Classics was a tough task, because one week simply isn’t enough to cover all the great Reeboks that released that year. However, one particular model stood out – the Reebok DMX Run; we covered Basketball and Cross-Training, and why not talk about one of the best runners of the 90′s that just so happens to be scheduled for a release in the future? The core of Reebok’s architecture evolved at a rapid pace, particularly during the time of the DMX debut; curvy lines and were used to complement the bulbous DMX pods, almost giving the final design a bizarre, alien appeal, which essentially became the calling card of the entire DMX line.
The Reebok DMX Run, in particular was one of most unique running sneakers of the year and quickly became a hit; with the next technology and a fresh face for the brand in Allen Iverson, DMX was widely popular and the DMX was marketed as an aggressive running sneaker with the ‘Go to Hell (and back again)’ slogan while describing DMX as an ‘intelligent life form’. On top of the DMX outsole was a mix of nylon and mesh materials (it should be pointed out that the material wasn’t the most durable, so hopefully that issue will addressed in the coming re-issue). All in all, there were very few like the Reebok DMX Run in terms of design and comfort at the time, and although Nike’s Tuned Air line-up was impressive, the DMX Run was the eye-catcher on store shelves. Unfortunately, despite the DMX Run being a widespread hit, the DMX Run series was gone in the blink of an eye, but a DMX Fusion line later followed. To this day, the DMX Run remains an un-touched classic – that is, until news of a re-release surfaced back in April. Some of you may be unfamiliar with this classic model, so take a look at the original issue below and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates as we anticipate this Classic in the near future!
Reebok DMX Run
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April 9th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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The phrase “Allow me to reintroduce myself” in the context of an RBK release might imply that Jay-Z is revisiting his partnership with the Vector brand, but it’s actually another guy from the throwback-laden ‘Money, Cash . . . ‘ video that sees his name evoked with this new drop. Fans of those mid-’90s vibes are going to lose their minds up in here with word of a shoe that shares its cushioning platform with the second Allen Iverson signature, the Reebok DMX 10 Runner. This model relied on shifting air between two sets of five DMX pods to provide support where and when you need it, and this white, black and silver colorup does the exact same thing for your wardrobe with this season’s signature palette. Check them out after the jump, let us know if you remember owning an OG pair and which of those original colorways you’d most like to see hit retailers in the coming months. via Butcher’s Block
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