What does the pump do on Reebok shoes?

According to the Reebok Archive, THE PUMP technology featured inflatable chambers fitted within the shoe which enabled the wearer to create a custom fit by either inflating or deflating the areas of the shoe around the ankle and full foot giving stability and support.

Who invented Reebok Pump?

Paul Litchfield
The shoe made Reebok a force in the basketball world for the better part of the 1990s. The Pump, and its $170 pricetag, made a major statement on and off the court. Paul Litchfield, the man who invented the Pump, tells Bloomberg how it came to be.

Who wore Reebok Pump shoes?

You can’t talk about the Reebok Pump without mentioning the name Dee Brown. NBA legends Dominique Wilkins and Dennis Rodman donned the Pumps before him. Shaquille O’Neal, Shawn Kemp and Allen Iverson created signature lines with Reebok after him.

Who made the first pump shoes?

Reebok
The eighties were the Golden Era of basketball sneakers and many innovative designs completely changed the game. One of those designs was “the Pump” (performance under maximum pressure) by groundbreaking British sports brand Reebok.

What shoes did Dominique Wilkins wear?

Dominique Wilkins’ Reebok Pump shoes back on sale. You remember the shoes, likely from Dee Brown’s dunk contest, but Dominique Wilkins rocked a sweet set up Reebok Pumps — and they are back for us to remember — and purchase.

Will Reebok Pumps come back?

This Reebok Pump will be the first in a series of Pump Omni Zone II releases in 2021. Upcoming releases will include original colorways from the 90s, retro-inspired executions and unexpected brand collaborations. Oh, and Pump Omni Zone II will make its reintroduction on court by Reebok brand partner Montrezl Harrell.

When were Reebok Pumps made?

1989
The Pump was released on Nov. 24, 1989 at $170, the highest-priced sneaker on the market by about $70, Fireman said. From conception to market, the Pump took a year — unheard of in the sneaker market at that time — to create. Despite the price, the Pump became a hit.

What shoes did Dr J wear?

In 1975, everyone’s favorite doctor, Julius Erving, signed an exclusive footwear deal with Converse. Once considered a pinnacle manufacturer of athletic shoes, it was Dr. J’s willingness to become a full-time Converse ambassador that dramatically changed consumers’ perception of the brand.