How The Reebok Pump Changed The High-Tech Sneaker Game Forever
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Date: 2023-06-09
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Patrick
I got the InstaPumps later in the 90s. Came with a CO2 handheld fill up device. At 12, I freaked out when I broke the seal of the co2 canister when I put in the device and tried to take it out. Froze my hand pretty good. Once I got over the fear, not but a few days later, I blew one of the bastards blather up cause I over inflated it. My mom was pissed. Was the last time I ever got expensive shoes until I bought some myself.
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I got the InstaPumps later in the 90s. Came with a CO2 handheld fill up device. At 12, I freaked out when I broke the seal of the co2 canister when I put in the device and tried to take it out. Froze my hand pretty good. Once I got over the fear, not but a few days later, I blew one of the bastards blather up cause I over inflated it. My mom was pissed. Was the last time I ever got expensive shoes until I bought some myself.
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Andrew
My grandmother had a pair of penny loafers. You're supposed to put pennies in the shoe somewhere undr a flap, buckle or string. She got them brand new to wear on a date. When the date came to a close the guy she was seeing said put out ot get out so she walked home and it ruined her shoes. Long story short, that dude aint my grandfather.
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My grandmother had a pair of penny loafers. You're supposed to put pennies in the shoe somewhere undr a flap, buckle or string. She got them brand new to wear on a date. When the date came to a close the guy she was seeing said put out ot get out so she walked home and it ruined her shoes. Long story short, that dude aint my grandfather.
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James
Got a teal pair as a kid, after begging my parents for weeks. It meant no allowance for many months, but this was life or death. I made a big deal about pumping them up before playing b-ball, only to find that I still sucked at sports. I also grew out of them before I d even paid off the shoes. 120 well spent!
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Got a teal pair as a kid, after begging my parents for weeks. It meant no allowance for many months, but this was life or death. I made a big deal about pumping them up before playing b-ball, only to find that I still sucked at sports. I also grew out of them before I d even paid off the shoes. 120 well spent!
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Rui
A friend of mine, whose stepdad was a pilot, brought a pair for him from the US - living in Portugal, that was the only way you could get your feet in pair. They seemed like they came from another dimension! Love these Weird History episodes!
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A friend of mine, whose stepdad was a pilot, brought a pair for him from the US - living in Portugal, that was the only way you could get your feet in pair. They seemed like they came from another dimension! Love these Weird History episodes!
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High
I bought a pair 1991 for 130. Back then. that was almost a whole paycheck. Really wasn't a comfortable shoe to wear. Mainly just a fashion statement. I paired them with my muscle pants which were a trend at the time.
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I bought a pair 1991 for 130. Back then. that was almost a whole paycheck. Really wasn't a comfortable shoe to wear. Mainly just a fashion statement. I paired them with my muscle pants which were a trend at the time.
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btetschner
Eating a Weird History meal right now!
Eating SpaghettiOs (which is on the thumbnail of the the Weird History Food video Fun Facts About Your Favorite 90s Foods ) while I watch this Weird History video!
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Eating a Weird History meal right now!
Eating SpaghettiOs (which is on the thumbnail of the the Weird History Food video Fun Facts About Your Favorite 90s Foods ) while I watch this Weird History video!
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Allison
These were SO popular. We didn t have that kind of money when I was a kid, but I had a friend that got a pair & she let me try them on during gym. It was fun but I didn t think they worth it, even as a kid.
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These were SO popular. We didn t have that kind of money when I was a kid, but I had a friend that got a pair & she let me try them on during gym. It was fun but I didn t think they worth it, even as a kid.
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You
Bloody great video, Shaqnosis n Shawn Kemps Kamikaze are Awesome shoes, bulky n stylish.
Though Nikes, The Glove shoe, made for Garry Payton is the best looking n most comfortable shoes ever in my opinion.
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Bloody great video, Shaqnosis n Shawn Kemps Kamikaze are Awesome shoes, bulky n stylish.
Though Nikes, The Glove shoe, made for Garry Payton is the best looking n most comfortable shoes ever in my opinion.
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Julio
My first visit to the United States. 1993 last year of high school. I have my pumps saved as a souvenir. I am from Argentina. on that trip i tried pepsi cristal and tried nachos for the first time.
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My first visit to the United States. 1993 last year of high school. I have my pumps saved as a souvenir. I am from Argentina. on that trip i tried pepsi cristal and tried nachos for the first time.
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btetschner
I had a pair of black Reebok Blacktops, but never a pair of Reebok Pumps or Air Jordans. All three of those were so cool.
I would certainly take any of those three shoes today!
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I had a pair of black Reebok Blacktops, but never a pair of Reebok Pumps or Air Jordans. All three of those were so cool.
I would certainly take any of those three shoes today!
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JOK3R
The pump tech from Reebok was so advanced, that at the time, when Reebok was still making hockey equipment, even the skates had a form of the pump system for better ankle support
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The pump tech from Reebok was so advanced, that at the time, when Reebok was still making hockey equipment, even the skates had a form of the pump system for better ankle support
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wayne
Australia 1980s i was around 14 years old i remember i had converse shoes ankle high blue and white, or was it black and white colour and still wearin the converse until the 90s
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Australia 1980s i was around 14 years old i remember i had converse shoes ankle high blue and white, or was it black and white colour and still wearin the converse until the 90s
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DPSFSU
4: 24 the best B role shot of someone jumping hurdles ever! Guy didn't even jump over, he was behind it and thank goodness because he would have hit his nuts really hard.
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4: 24 the best B role shot of someone jumping hurdles ever! Guy didn't even jump over, he was behind it and thank goodness because he would have hit his nuts really hard.
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vaibanez17
When I think of Reebok pumps, I think about me at 6 years old pumping them before every play in rinky dink basketball, and Dee Brown winning the Dunk Contest.
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When I think of Reebok pumps, I think about me at 6 years old pumping them before every play in rinky dink basketball, and Dee Brown winning the Dunk Contest.
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Pamela
So, Jane Hathaway came up with the Pumps graphic design. Looks like Miss Jane finally had enough of her skinflint boss Mr. Drysdale and went on to a new career.
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So, Jane Hathaway came up with the Pumps graphic design. Looks like Miss Jane finally had enough of her skinflint boss Mr. Drysdale and went on to a new career.
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Christopher
I still think of these shoes when I hear the word pump in reference to footwear, even when referring to dress shoes. Makes for some goofy head visuals lol
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I still think of these shoes when I hear the word pump in reference to footwear, even when referring to dress shoes. Makes for some goofy head visuals lol
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btetschner
A+ video!
Incredible how an innovative idea and an extremely effective endorser (Dee Brown) could help the shoe become a pop culture phenomena!
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A+ video!
Incredible how an innovative idea and an extremely effective endorser (Dee Brown) could help the shoe become a pop culture phenomena!
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MsBluefox101
It was one of my most wanted shoes when I was 15. Unfortunately, I ve never had a chance to own one until it disappeared from the market.
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It was one of my most wanted shoes when I was 15. Unfortunately, I ve never had a chance to own one until it disappeared from the market.
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lp2317
I'd heard of these--you were around then, you HAD to have--but even if I had that kind of money, don't know if I'd have bought them or not.
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I'd heard of these--you were around then, you HAD to have--but even if I had that kind of money, don't know if I'd have bought them or not.
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