This new pack from Reebok consists of three sneakers. All three carry very similar uppers that include premium leathers, nubuck and synthetics. They all come in a black & hyper green colorway with only the Insta Pump Fury adding a little bit of white to the midsole. Another feature on all of the sneakers is a snake skin texture located on the overlay pieces of the Omni Lite and Graphlite and on the underlay of the Pump Fury.

Check out each of these sneakers now at the EASTBAY VAULT. A little heads up too, they will be receiving the Nike Dunk Destroyer pack very soon.

Pump Omni Lite

Insta Pump Fury

Pump Graphlite

It’s weird to me that I don’t ultimately dislike these at first glance. There is something about them, a certain je ne sais quoi. Anyway, I don’t think I’m somebody who could pull them off, but maybe you are. If you are, they’re available now over at BBC/IceCream JP. They are hittin for approx. $169 USD after conversion from the Yen. If you are located in the U.S. you might check with the Soho BBC store in NY about a release happening there soon.

These come from BBC’s Season 8, and you can get the kicks, matching bags and other items from the collection at BBC/IceCream JP now.

It was an interesting year for shoes to say the least. The biggest year in Jordan Brand history was overshadowed by an economic downfall, and not nearly as many people could afford to buy Jordans this year. That in-turn allowed people to cop their packs days after dropping. There weren’t long waits and you didn’t risk injury like camp outs for the white/red X or the Altitude XIIIs. Imagine that, you could order your Black/Cement IIIs or Bred IVs online with no worries and in some cases you could grab them at the store weeks later. It’s kind of crazy when you think about it, grails like Bred IVs & Black/Cement IIIs were easier to get than white/red Xs. The packs weren’t all that JB was up to though, they had the lineage to think about with the XX3 debuting. I was hyped on them for sure, but I could never quite break in my stealth pair for ballin unfortunately. For me, it was still too stiff of a shoe, even after 5 hard wearings. The XX3 is a sweet shoe though and if you’re reading this Kevin Martin, get at me, I’m trying to snag those black/purple XX3s.

What else? The High-Top game came full force and if you couldn’t afford the ATOs than you’re lucky Supra was around, kind of the leader of the pack I would say. They delivered the goods in a major way and had one of the biggest stars of ‘08 backing them (Weezy F. Baby.) The most comfortable shoe I wore all year was by far the Lunar Racer. I went to Europe for a month just traveling and all I wore was those during the day, and Pradas at night. The Racers were dead halfway through the trip but I still managed to get around comfortably in them. Love that shoe!

Below are my personal picks of the Best of ‘08. Hate, love, enjoy and do ‘09 bigger than last year!

Best Pair From CDP: Bred Air Jordan IV

Although the Black III’s are my favorite sneaker of all time it was the Bred IV that I have been waiting for. I’ve been pining for them since ‘99 and bought a pair about two years ago that were in fairly good shape for about $250. Yikes, I wore them one time and they busted on me! I was distraught for weeks, and I was even offered a fairly good amount of money for the busted pair but I had wanted that shoe for so long I couldn’t let them go.

Best Non-Nike: CLAE

I’m loving CLAE right now. The model I have below is the Parker. It looks great with jeans and can be worn in the club or just on the street. Great shoe! They also make other awesome models like the McQueen and the Russel to name a couple. Unfortunately for me it seems they don’t do too well in Portland, but this is a shoe that I have no problem with ordering off the net.

Best Effort: adidas AZX Project ( JB/Compound)

This was quite the effort from adidas to do something really special, in fact I thought this was done much better than the Superstar 35th Anniversary stuff. There were a lot of great models, especially Goodfoot’s, Undefeated’s and Neighborhood’s (in a league of their own,) but the kicker for me was the Hometown favorite, the pair made up for Just Be/Compound! They go by Compound now but for the AZX Project adidas used them as the J, as Just Be was the store’s previous name. These are just hands down one of the dopest pairs with materials like Black denim, 3m, a nylon diamond midsole wrap and red rose laser etching. Not to mention - Blazer colors. Woo, these are nice!

Best Indoor Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk

What more can I say about this shoe that every single Best Of 2008 list hasn’t already said? The technology is amazing and the play is even better. I strictly use them for indoor use only but I’m cool with that. Wouldn’t mind coming up on a pair of the McFly versions to ball in though.

Best Sneaker Related Gift: ‘04 AF1 Outsoles On ‘92 Purple AF1 High

I wore the heck out of these, going hard on them everyday, and they finally crapped out after 16 years. I thought I would never have a chance to wear them again until I received these as an early birthday gift from my friend. All I can say is thank you, I’m glad to have these back in my life and in wearable order. How “crispy” is that sole! [Tim & Eric] “Great Job!” [/Tim & Eric]

(BONUS) Best Un-Released Shoe: Kobe Friends & Family Big Nike

I love these! I remember first seeing the pictures and wanting to find out how to get them. When I realized how rare they were I just figured I shouldn’t waste my time, people want big bucks for this type of Jazz, especially when Kobe is involved. I know what you’re thinking, what about the Air Yeezy? Well, rumors are still floating around they might release in ‘09, whether that is true or not I can’t confirm, but they’re out of the running because of it. The Big Nike silhouette is actually not that bad in person, and I have been tricked into liking a number of colors at the local Finishline. I have never owned a pair but if I did it would be these. Contact me if you gotta sz. 13 and are feeling charitable.

Check the original SC post about them here.

Worst Shoe of 2008: Reebok

I can’t just choose one shoe, so I think I have to just go with Reebok in General on this one. I wasn’t a fan of the Answer XI, in fact I wasn’t a fan of much from them. I can’t think of a shoe they have that is tolerable to me right now. I like the Ventilator but that didn’t really hit much in ‘08, and if it did, not like those Miami joints from a couple years ago. I think what it is that’s been a big issue with me is the product like the Monopoly & Kool-Aid inspired Reeboks and a lot of the Alife Collabs were garbage. Those collections were terrible and make your in-line product look even worse when it’s sitting next to it. Let me say this though, I have high hopes for Reebok in ‘09 and think they have the capabilities to do some good things. I’m really excited about the Iverson Answer XII, and also believe they hold a lot of power in their retros if they ever get around to doing them in a proper manner. I’m in your corner Reebok, big things in ‘09!

We’ve seen Allen Iverson on the court rocking these for awhile now and finally we get some detailed pics of the newest offering from the Answer line. When Iverson was traded to the Pistons in early November he had no pairs of the Answer XII he could wear that would match his new jersey on court. So for awhile he was living it up rocking old pairs of the Answers and Questions. Well, Reebok finally got around to making him a couple colorways including the white, red, and blue pair you see below.

It’s understandable that Iverson was already playing in the Answer XII at Denver so we have a Denver colorway, but the only question that remains is why is there a Philly color?  Reebok could be looking to capitalize on his legacy and you should always have a white, red & black color in y0ur signature line if we’ve learned anything from Air Jordans.

The uppers of all three colorways are composed of perforated and flat patent leather panels and have a full graphic TPU heel. The graphic on the heel of the Denver colorway features a graffiti type print while the other two showcase something a little bit different. On the heel of the Philly & Detroit colorways of the Answer XII there is a poem by British Poet William Ernest Henley titled Invictus. The back of the heel and poem reads as such…

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate;
I am the captain of my soul.

The Answer XII is expected to start hitting retailers shelves come February of the new year and should ring up at about $100.

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Well the Air Yeezy won’t be the easiest shoe to come by next year and it’s nice to have something fall back on if you can’t cop those. I’m not saying this is that shoe but who knows maybe you’ll be really fiending for that hi-top, strap love.  If you are, Reebok will be releasing four colors (seen below) of the Ex-O-Fit SG Strap next February. Two more colors, a red & purple will release in April.

The Ex-O-Fit carries a price tag of $90 and will release at Footaction locations and Reebok.com.

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Not a whole lot is known about the Embossed Leather Pack from super friends ALIFE & Reebok except that they are toned down from ALIFE’s normal collaborations but carry all the fine detail of their past releases. The pack consists of three Reebok CLs in the colors black, grey and white. The upper of each is embossed with ALIFE all-over print, and there is an embroidered ALIFE logo on the heel and a speckled midsole that contrasts against the upper well. Lots of branding, pretty much. As usual with an ALIFE release these will come with three sets of laces. Personally they remind me a lot of the Air Jordan Oreo IVs and Speckle IVs with the leather, color and speckled midsole.

More information on these should surface soon and you can be sure we will let you know what we know when it does!

Aside from breaking some kind of trivial record for quite possibly the longest name in sneaker history, the Reebok Above The Rim Hex Ride Lock It Up is shaping up to be quite a sleek looking new hoops shoe coming straight outta Canton, MA. After first debuting along the tooling of the Pump Omni Hex Ride, Reebok’s new Hex Ride cushioning technology makes its way onto the ATR HR LIU (see what I did there?), offering up deep impact protection in its many air-based hexagonally cylindrical columns.

There’s no word just yet in terms of a potential release date for the Lock It Up, but for now, note its sharp TPU external heel counter that aims to provide some much need lockdown, as well as the ankle fit strap along the collar for some added protection and several perforations along the mid panel. This shoe will most likely be retailing for $100 just as the Pump Omni Hex Ride did, and for an in-depth review of the Pump Omni Hex Ride and some thoughts about Hex Ride cushioning, be sure to check back later this week for a performance review!

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The guys over at Orchard Street have been given the opportunity to collaborate on a unique silhouette from Reebok known as the Re-Up Lux. It looks as though it utilizes some interesting textures including suede while most of the upper is designed in a grid-like pattern. The shoe also takes some noticeable cues from the Alien Stomper and features an off-center lacing set-up. Another Reebok model coming from this capsule collection is the Reebok Pump Omni Hex Ride, no pics are available yet but we’ll be updating you soon.

These will release soon, before the Holiday is upon us and carry a price tag of $90.

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atmos partnered up with Reebok to produce the Hologram Neon Pack. The Pump Omni Lite & the Court Victory Pump make up this pack and both have some eye catching features that surely won’t be missed when you’re walking in them. The Pump Omni Lite has a metallic silver upper with popping pink laces & accents. The addition of a black liner & plastic eyelet piece really brings the shoe together. The Court Victory Pump on the other hand infuses some of the silver but adds a mostly black iridescent upper with neon yellow laces and accents for the right amount of pop against the eye catching textures.

Both are available now at atmos online for 16,800 yen (before taxes) or $180 after conversion.

Reebok is pushing the Freestyle like it is the Iverson Question for women. They loved it in the 80’s during aerobics classes, why wouldn’t it be hot again now with the 80’s movement still fairly strong? While there is still a market for this sort of thing I don’t foresee the movement lasting to much longer. Don’t mind my style forecast. This shoe is apart of the “Style Cities” pack and celebrates New York City, featuring a yellow police tape upper with taxi cab accents. The upper hints at locations around NY, these should be releasing at select Reebok retailers over the next few weeks.

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It was a night of many firsts earlier tonight in Los Angeles, as not only did Allen Iverson and the Detroit Pistons (that still sounds odd) hand the Lakers their first loss of the season, but AI also broke out his newest signature shoe, the Reebok Answer XII. (Kobe Bryant also wore his Hyperdunk upper/Kobe IV tooling hybrid shoe for the first time at home.) The debut of the XII meant the unveiling of a sleek and streamlined look that Iverson’s fans so dearly loved early on in his series’ timeline, as the XII’s toe cap is reminiscent of a more speedy Question. While the XI, which detailed a great Mortal/Immortal backstory and performed excellently on-court, was designed by up and coming designer Drew Winfield, the XII received its design cues from Japanese-born Reebok designer Kohei Kanata, who also designed the Answer X. Both Winfield and Kanata have been trading off between the past three Answer models to allow for a longer design window and more attention to the development process, as it could be argued that the Iverson series lost its gusto during the VI-IX era. Luckily for Iverson and us, the line has been in good hands the past three years.

The XII is sharply sculpted along the heel, as the TPU structure is contoured around the ankle area and Achilles to provide stern protection for the most speedy of guards. The mid panel is also generously perforated for greater breathability and the clean suede toe sets off a nice balance to the simple yet sharp overall look. The outsole features a sticky rubber wavy herringbone traction pattern and cushioning comes via DMX Ride. With the unexpected nature of Iverson’s trade to Detroit, Reebok had to scramble at the last minute and alter the shoe’s tongue from the ‘I3′ logo to the ‘ai’ icon, as well as alter the shoe’s toe cap so that it included his new number #1 instead of the #3 that was planned for production. Over the past week, AI wore the ATR Vertical III, Answer VII and classic Question Low in white/red while he was awaiting his Pistons colored kicks.

Expect a widely available launch in February of the Answer XII, and Reebok intends to keep the Iverson signature line at the $100 retail price point.

Starting this Saturday, November 15th, 169 Bowery in New York City will be inhabited by first time pop-up store owners Reebok. The Reebok Flash store will stay in business for only 4 weeks, offering a brand new, never before seen, limited-edition sneaker each week. As each week passes, the previously released sneaker will be gone and a new one will show up in its place, with each new shoe available for one week only. Specially selected apparel and footwear will be available in the store too.

Seeing that Reebok’s first pop-up store is opening in New York, it’s only proper that their first release comes inspired by NY. The NYC Court Victory Pump will be the first limited sneaker made available at the store and comes in the classic NYC taxi-cab yellow, with red and teal accents. Other interesting characteristics on the shoe is the pretty cool looking patterned sock liner and insole that reads ATM across it. The NYC Court Victory Pump will retail for $135.

As far as future releases go, there are little details available, but we hear they will continue with the NYC inspiration next week, giving a classic Reebok silhouette the Coney-Island treatment.

Reebok is continuing their work with well known graphic artist John Maeda. John is currently the President of the Rhode Island School of Design and has often been sourced by Reebok to do graphic design work on a number of different models. With a full fledged onslaught of the Reebok Freestyle hitting shelves it’s only right that John Maeda gets his chance at designing some. So here we have them, not one but two Reebok Freestyles for women, the black/pink ones are titled Emoretion while the second color scheme goes untitled. These are available for about $140 over at Colette but you better act quck because only 300 of each pair were produced.

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With a combination of mesh, leather and patent leather, Undefeated has thrown together another eye catching release known as “The Running Man” pack. Using the Reebok Pump Fury as the base in this collaboration, the colors began as simple tonal uppers before adding a rainbow fade to the midsole and outer collar with the inner lining coming in different colors for each of the 3 different pairs being released. There is no word on a drop date yet but check back at www.SOLECOLLECTOR.com for more information as we receive it.

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Coming up this Saturday, November 8th, Leaders 1354 will be releasing their new collaboration with Reebok. The model they chose to work on is the Reverse Jam and nothing was held back in the making of these. The upper of the shoe boasts a number of different materials including metallic silver, 3M, perforated suede, crackled leather, patent leather, premium leather, ostrich, and croc’d leather. After all that, they still managed to add a number of colors in the form of accents and speckles on the midsole and laces. The sole of the shoe draws inspiration from Lake Michigan (the transparent blue sole) and the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) train system map.

Only about 75 pairs will be available along with limited edition tees and hats at the Leaders 1354 North Side location and online at their web store this Saturday.

To learn more about Leaders 1354, be sure to check out next month’s Issue 25!

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Initially released in ’94, the Insta Pump Fury emphasized Reebok’s unique Pump technology. Designed as a laceless runner, the shoe was dependent on a series of strategically placed bladders to provide a sturdy fit. In recent years however, the shoe has transitioned away from its performance roots, becoming a popular casual option in trendy circles across the globe.  RBK recently released the Fury in a scheme that is polarized by an alluring Cheetah print that envelopes the toebox and ankle. Black and grey accents add visual contrast to the product that is available now at Gettry’s online store.

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A shoe we haven’t seen from Reebok in while surfaced this month as one of the models used in their Artist Collection with design group KANAE. Not much is known about KANAE except they are creating some very unique pieces with Reebok for this Artist Collection. The Alien Stomper is the model of choice used here and is being offered in 3 colors, including black, grey, and white. They use mostly tonal colors with the exception of the gold hit on the tongue of the black pair. These are available now on Flauge for a price of ¥22,050 (about $234,) but you must be quick only 350 pairs of each were made

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Wausau, Wisconsin based catalog superstore Eastbay has gone to great lengths to diversify their product offerings, seeking new connections and collaborations never before seen from a company of their size and history. More particularly, the brand is offering up player exclusive models of the Reebok Pump Omni Hexride Mid—which to my knowledge is the first time any third party is selling special make-ups from the Vector. All told, six players—Allen Iverson, Yao Ming, Rajon Rondo, Baron Davis (Uh-oh), Jason Terry, and Jamal Crawford (What?! Marvin Williams and his Hawks’ color scheme could’ve been nasty!) –will be headlining the project. The exclusive versions of the Hexride Mid will be available for purchase exclusively at the ‘Bay on November 3.

Jason Terry

Baron Davis

Jamal Crawford

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Coming this month, Reebok is slated to release the Reverse Jam Mid modeled after the 1988 cult-classic movie, Beetlejuice.  The shoe is toned up in white/black/yellow and is distinguished by graphics from the film. More specifically, the Jam’s sockliner features bio-exorcist Beetle’s haunting smile, a mischievous character played by actor Michael Keaton. The comedy-horror themed shoe is scheduled to drop at the end of the month here stateside, but they’re already available via atmos Tokyo.

Source: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/atmos-tokyo/10005557/

Reebok’s Fall/Winter 2008 line is quietly developing into a nice conglomeration of kicks. Whether you’re a hooper looking forward to the Heel-Only Hexride or the Answer XII, a runner hoping the brand’s excellent Smooth Fit options continue, or a casual head searching out the Pump Paydirt, RBK has you covered. Also available in the anti-leisure vein is the brand’s Reverse Jam Mid, which made noise when the reissued in ’07. The mid top will be available in royal blue/silver/white and hyper green/gold/white and both are accented by an eminent triangular patchwork pattern that resides along the shoe’s upper collar. Both color schemes of the Reverse Jam are available now at Overkill.

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In a somewhat surprising move considering they also just lost Clippers guard Baron Davis, Reebok has decided to not re-sign Dallas Mavericks forward Gerald Green and simply let his contract expire. Green, drafted 18th in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics out of Houston’s Gulf Shores Academy, has surely had a somewhat rocky start to his career, having played just 12.3 minutes per game with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season before being gifted to the Houston Rockets, where he was cut after just one game. But, Green is also a Slam Dunk Contest winner, where he wore a special makeup of the Pump Unamimous, a skilled slashing swingman and an amazingly gifted athlete that stands 6′8″. His shooting is also very underrated, though his shot selection and defense could use some needed improvement.

Just three years into the league, Gerald Green’s future looks pretty uncertain at this point, and according to Reebok, their Sports Marketing division “decided to not resign him once his contract expired and he was not with a team” after he was cut by the Rockets and ended the season jobless. Do you think Gerald can learn the Mavs offense under new coach Rick Carlisle and pick up how to move without the ball? Or, is he just another insanely athletic High School player that never could quite develop into the promising forward of the future, and did Reebok make the right move in cutting their ties now? Nike seems to have at least a surface level of interest, as they have signed Green to a merchandise deal, where he’ll be given free Team Bank product to wear on-court in his first season in Dallas. On Media Day, Gerald Green was wearing a team colorway of the Air Force 25 Low, as he’ll be moving on from his days with Reebok.

Before gyrating on Dancing with the Stars and losing respect from millions worldwide, Emmitt Smith was quite the respectable tailback, accumulating over 18,000 yards from scrimmage at more than four yards per clip.  The eight-time Pro Bowler sported Reebok apparel and sneakers for much of his career, including the awesome, Hexalite-directed ES-22 and the PUMP Paydirt Mid. The Paydirt, worn by the back during the ’92-93 season is set to release this October in a Cowboys-inspired color scheme for $95.

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Japanese sneaker store recently partnered up with Reebok to manufacture a unique pair of the brand’s laceless runner, the Insta Pump Fury. The shoe has received cult-like attention in the Far Eastern world, as it was initially sported by pseudo-martial artist Jackie Chan upon its initial release in the mid-90s. The collaborative effort is entitled “Flashback 1997” and is toned up in a safari-inspired white/beige/brown upper with Mita graffiti accents inscribed along the shoe’s ankle. Japanese boutique Flauge will be releasing the Flashback this coming October. A stateside release is doubtful, but we’ll keep you abreast of any changes!

Source: http://zozo.jp/shop/flauge/

Over the past ten months, Reebok has reinvigorated their brand image with product innovation, ornate design interpretation, and tasteful reissuing. The Canton-based crew has brought back their celebrated Omni Pump, Sir Jam, and Reverse Jam models, all with great success in the retail market. RBK is banking on the good fortunes to continue this fall, as they’ll be releasing the Pump Paydirt Mid. The turf shoe was sported by Emmitt Smith when it released in the ‘90s, and while I can’t guarantee you’ll break the NFL’s Total Rushing Yards from Scrimmage record, I can pledge you’ll have some sweet feet with the shoe’s speckled midsole, wavy overlays, and midfoot support strap. Fit is augmented by PUMP bladder technology which is nestled in the Paydirt’s tongue.  When we get information regarding the turf trainer’s release, I’ll be sure to update you here!

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With the recent introduction of Hexride and Smooth Fit into their athletic line-up, Reebok has made great advancements and improvements from a technological standpoint. (I think everyone was getting weary of standard EVA and IMEVA cushioning formats in the Iverson line.)  RBK’s ’08 Team hoops line doles out an eclectic flavor from an aesthetics outlook, as the Dry Erase-inspired ATR Talkin’ Krazy , Flash Hexalite, and Omni Hexride all furnish a completely different set of design cues (Look forward to more news regarding the Omni in the coming weeks).

The Flash Hexalite is the budget buy from Reebok’s ’08 line, but, I’m happy to report the shoe plays and looks nothing like your standard K-Mart affair.  The shoe offers a sturdy block of Hexalite in the heel (The hexagonal honeycombed structure made famous by the cultish Question 1.) and features a removable Poron sockliner so if you wear orthotics, the Flash will accommodate.  The shoe is encased in an all patent upper, and provides a series of ventilation studs along the midfoot, and reinforced coverage along the ankle. Get yours at www.eastbay.com for a price of only $69.99.  

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Canton, Massachusetts-based Reebok is reinventing patriotism with their ’09 “USA Flag Pack.” The release is rooted in Pump-pride, as the brand’s popular Insta Pump Fury and Court Victory Pump make yet another retail appearance.  The shoe’s are color schemed up in U.S. red, white, and blue, and feature the state stars in varying materials along the upper. (The Court is marked by a leather upper, while the Fury is distinguished by its vivid implementation of patent.) The package is set to release sometime in the Spring of 2009; when we get an exact release date, we’ll be sure to update you here!

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Reebok has teamed up with Eastbay to offer up a new sweepstakes that kicks off today and includes the Reebok ATR Talkin Krazy basketball shoe. The shoe’s theme began as a Reebok Basketball Product Manager’s insight to the fact that now more than ever, ballers at the High School and collegiate levels are writing all over their sneakers. Many include phrases from their favorite Weezy lines, their initials or number, or even inspirational quotes or the initials of lost loved ones. I’m more of a ‘Get Buckets’ kinda guy in the spirit of Ricky Davis.

Rather than have players use their shoes as a one-time canvas, Reebok created the Talkin Krazy, which incorporates a Dry Erase upper and includes a dry-erase pen, allowing the wearer to write one message for one game, and an entirely different saying or phrase the next. Call it a gimmick, but I’m down for the concept as long as the upper performs up to par with your standard synthetic leathers and textiles. It’s great to see Reebok take a chance on a new initiative and try and make some noise.

As part of the sweepstakes, Eastbay will give the winner nine single signed and designed Reebok Talkin Krazy shoes from NBA players Jamal Crawford of the New York Knicks, Jason Terry, guard for the Dallas Mavericks, and my breakout-season pick, Marvin Williams, of the Atlanta Hawks. The Sweepstakes begins today and will end October 6th, 2008! For full details on the Sweepstakes, hop on over to Eastbay!

What sayings or phrases do you have in mind for your Talkin Krazys?

KD does it again with a great rendition of the Pump Fury. This one featuring a great ’80s punk rock newspaper print. “Filth and the Fury” is found centered on the shoe and the KD logo is stitched on the heel. Another great colorway and theme from Keanan Duffty released in 2002.

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One of my favorite Insta Pump Fury’s of all time. Leave it to Duffty of Slinky Vagabond clothing to come up with another whacked-out colorway. These feature a shiny white Pump area, with a rainbow graphic and the signature KD stitched on the heel. These were released in 2002 but were very limited and hard to get. Also, they are dubbed the “Nevermind The Pollocks.”

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These are one of the first samples of the Pump Fury design. As you can see the evolution process from this model to the finished product you see on released models has changed a bit. Changes like the toe piece, heel, and midsole. The upper stays relatively same though. As these are samples they were never available to the public.

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Remember how happy the contestants acted when they won some sweet Reebok gear? The “Survivor” Insta Pump Fury features a nice translucent green over the Reebok-and-”Survivor”-patterned upper, and “Survivor” stitched across the tongue of the shoe. Want a pair for yourself? Too bad! You won’t find these anywhere!

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Camouflage has hit the Insta Pump Fury, and it looks good. This unisex colorway blends hot pink with an understated black and grey camo that definitely looks great. Doesn’t this shoe make it seem like camo belonged on the Fury? I’d say so. These were released in 2005 and are extremely rare with limited distribution. Good luck finding a pair of these.

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This Fury Millennium is part of the Reebok Pastel Collection which was released in 2002. The clear part on these shoes is pearlized, and is really set off by the pink. If you thought this was a women’s colorway, then you thought correct.

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This Fury Millennium colorway was released in 2002 to commemorate the World Cup. This is considered the “away” colorway. A crazy combination of materials, including denim, mesh, and a clear Pump upper. Like the other World Cup commemorative Pumps, these were released exclusively in Asia.

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Mesh uppers have always been a staple on running shoes, and why not? They look good and the mesh provides ventilation and breathability. This colorway looks very New York-inspired, either the Mets of the Knicks, take your pick.

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This is one of the best looking Insta Pump Fury’s to date. The camouflage patterns are great! I am not alone in the liking of this shoe either. British/New York fashion designer Keanan Duffty was the one who came up with this design. This shoe features “I AM THE FURY” stitched on the top of the tongue and “KD Keanan Duffty” stitched on the heel.

keys: Reebok Pump, Reebok Pump Fury, Reebok Fury, Reebok Shoes

This Insta Pump Fury features just enough orange amidst the grey upper to make this colorway very appealing. The patent leather toe piece is a nice touch as well. The cool thing? This colorway was released exclusively in Europe. So if you didn’t know anyone over there when they released, good luck trying to get your hands on a pair now.

keys: Reebok Pump, Reebok Pump Fury, Reebok Fury, Reebok Shoes