November 24, 1989
There are so many things that make us nostalgic for the 90’s, but few are as iconic as the Reebok Pump. The Pump actually launched just shy of the dawn of the new decade—November 24, 1989—and introduced the public to a never-before-seen shoe with that inflated to provide a custom fit. The Pump was an instant smash.
What NBA player wore Reebok Pumps?
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 bought out Reebok?
adidas
Authentic Brands Group has agreed to purchased Reebok from adidas for a total consideration of up to $2.4 billion, the companies announced Thursday. The majority of the deal will be paid in cash at closing and the transaction is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2022.
Is Adidas buying Reebok?
Sixteen years after acquiring Reebok for $4 billion, the German sportswear giant Adidas is selling it for a little more than half that to Authentic Brands Group, the voracious acquirer of struggling brands.
What is Reebok worth?
approximately $2.5 billion
In a deal estimated at around €2.1 billion (approximately $2.5 billion), Authentic Brands Group purchased Reebok from Adidas, roughly 15 years after the latter acquired the U.S. fitness company and tried to revamp it.
Who did the no look dunk?
Dee Brown
Dee Brown was the NBA dunk contest champion in 1991. His iconic “No-Look” dunk was not his original idea though. Brown explains how the dunk unfolded.
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.
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.
Who is Adidas selling Reebok to?
Authentic Brands Group
Adidas is selling struggling sneaker maker and athleticwear company Reebok to Authentic Brands Group. The retail conglomerate already owns numerous bankrupt brands, including Brooks Brothers, Aeropostale and Forever 21.
