by Brandon Richard
Last June, Allen Iverson's number 3 Philadelphia 76ers jersey took its rightful place in the rafters of Wells Fargo Center. Iverson played 12 seasons in Philly, averaging 27.6 points, 6.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. He was named the 95-96 Rookie of the Year and made 11 trips to the NBA All-Star Game. In 2001, he received the league MVP award and led the Sixers to the NBA Finals. After stops in Denver and Detroit, Iverson briefly returned to the team that drafted him in 2010.
With Iverson taking it back to where it all began for him, we did the same from a sneaker standpoint. Released during A.I.'s rookie campaign in 1996, the Reebok Question is without a doubt one of the all-time iconic basketball shoes. Behind Iverson's famous crossover and explosive moves to the bucket, the Question stood out among a field of giants. The shoe featured a leather upper, pearlized (or suede) overlays, Hexalite cushioning and a translucent outsole. After it hit the market, the Question was an instant staple in court and street fashion.
Now 19 years old, the Question is more popular than ever. It seems to drop in a new colorway every other week, including collaborations with some of the world's leading boutiques and artists.
As Iverson turns 40 today, we're bringing back the history of Question colorways. This list may not include every pair — but it does include most of them. That's more than100 different pairs of Questions compiled in one place for your viewing pleasure. Scroll through the list and let us know what your all-time favorite Question colorway is.
Special thanks to @nickengvall, @theezway for photos
White/Red Suede Toe
Released: 1996
White/Red Pearlied Toe
Released: 1996
White/Navy Pearlized Toe
Released: 1996
Black/Gold
Released: 1997
White/White & White/Black
Released: 1998
White/Black
Released: 1997
White/Navy Suede Toe
Released: 1999
White/Orange
Released: 1999
White/Grey-Royal
Released: 1999
White/Grey
Released: 1999
Carolina Blue/Navy
Released: 1999
Grey/Red
Released: 1999
Grey/Navy
Released: 1999
White/Light Grey
Released: 1999
White/Red
Released: 1999
White/Orange
Released: 1999
Oatmeal
Released: 1999
White/Yellow
Released: 1999
White/Light Blue
Release: 1999
White/Navy
Released: 1999
White/Navy Pearlized Toe
Released: 1999
White/Red Pearlized Toe
Released: 1999
Grey/Black
Released: 1999
Michigan State
Released: 2000
All-Star
Released: 2000
Flash Red
Released: 2000
Black/Silver
Released: 2000
LeBron James PE
Released: Unreleased 2002 PE
White/White
Released: 2002
Reflective Silver
Released: 2002
LeBron James McDonald's All American Game PE
Released: Unreleased 2003 PE
Yao Ming PE
Released: Unreleased 2003 PE
Bling ($65,000 Question)
Released: 2004
10th Anniversary
Released: 2006
White/Black
Released: 2006
Croc
Released: 2006
UNDFTD x Reebok Question
Released: 2006
Black/Blue
Released: 2006
Black/Red
Released: 2006
Black/White
Released: 2006
Rajon Rondo 'Home' PE
Released: 2006
Rajon Rondo "Away" PE
Released: Unreleased 2006 PE
White/Royal
Released: 2007
White/Navy
Released: 2007
Tobacco
Released: 2007
White/Light Blue
Released: 2007
White/Black
Released: 2007
Allen Iverson PE
Released: 2007
Allen Iverson PE
Released: Unreleased 2007 PE
Question Mark
Released: 2007
Multicolor
Released: 2007
White/Grey
Released: 2007
White/White
Released: 2007
Steel
Released: 2007
UNDFTD x Reebok Question
Released: 2007
McDonald's All American Game PE
Released: 2007
Nuggets Home
Released: 2007
Nuggets Away
Released: 2007
Nuggets Alternate
Released: 2007
White/Gold
Released: 2007
White/Royal
Released: 2008
White/Red
Released: 2008
Grey/Red
Released: 2008
Red Sox
Released: 2008
Yankees
Released: 2008
Yankees
Released: 2008
Royalty
Released: 2008
Boston College PE
Released: Unreleased 2008 PE
Black/Silver
Released: 2009
Sole Collector x Honda Fit x Reebok Question Design Contest
Released: Friends & Family 2009 Sample
Gilbert Arenas "Away" PE
Released: Unreleased 2011 PE
Gilbert Arenas "Home" PE
Released: Unreleased 2011 PE
Isaiah Thomas "Mr. Irrelevant" PE
Released: 2012
Pearlized Red
Released: May 25, 2012
Burn Rubber x Reebok Question "Apollos Young"
Released: September 1, 2012
Pearlized Navy
Released: October 5, 2012
Packer Shoes x Reebok Question "Practice"
Released: October 19, 2012
Packer Shoes x Reebok Question "Part 2"
Released: December 14, 2012
New Year
Released: December 29, 2012
Georgetown
Released: March 8, 2013
Sneakersnstuff x Reebok Question "The Crocus"
Released: March 20, 2013
White Collection
Released: March 22, 2013
Sneakersnstuff x Reebok Question "A Shoe About Nothing"
Released: May 29, 2013
Summer Canvas Pack
Released: June 7, 2013
Patriot Pack
Released: June 28, 2013
BAIT x Reebok Question "Snake"
Released: August 10, 2013
#1 Pick
Released: August 23, 2013
Black/Purple-Emerald
Released: September 6, 2013
Packer Shoe x Reebok Question "For Player Use Only"
Released: October 14, 2013
Ghost of Christmas Future
Released: December 20, 2013
White/Black-Pink
Released: 2013
Rivet Grey/Teal Gem-Black-Candy Pink-White
Released: 2013
Black/Yellow Sample
Released: Unreleased 2013 Sample
Year of the Snake Sample
Released: Unreleased 2013 Sample
Valentine's Day
Released: February 7, 2014
Banner
Released: March 14, 2014
Easter
Released: April 18, 2014
White Noise
Released: May 23, 2014
Stash
Released: June 27, 2014
Ice Princess
Released: July 11, 2014
First Ballot
Released: August 15, 2014
Stash
Released: October 31, 2014
Houndstooth
Released: November 7, 2014
VILLA x Reebok Pump Question "A Day in Philly"
Release: November 24, 2014
Sneakersnstuff x Reebok Question "15 Stars"
Release: December 12, 2014
Packer Shoes x Reebok Question Saint Anthony PE
Released: December 17, 2014
Pump Question "OG"
Released: December 24, 2014
Green/Yellow GS Sample
Released: Unreleased 2014 Sample
Valentine's Day
Released: February 9, 2015
Packer Shoes x SNS x Reebok Question Token38 "A Shoe About Crocus"
Released: February 11, 2015
Packer Shoes x SNS x Reebok Question Token38 "MSG"
Released: February 11, 2015
All-Star
Released: February 13, 2015
Easter
Released: March 27, 2015
Green Fifteen
Released: April 3, 2015