30-Aug-2010
This is a look at the Reebok Insta Pump Fury in Black/White/Citron/Red. Features a black nylon/patent leather upper with an aqua blue sockliner and citron yellow/red accents. A white-to-grey-to-black gradient midsole and a carbon fiber shank underfoot complete the look. Available now at Kicks-Crew. Continue reading for more images of the Reebok Insta Pump Fury in Black/White/Citron/Red.
29-Aug-2010
Here are images of the Reebok Insta Pump Fury Flight CL in Moss Green/White/Orange. The shoe’s green upper is contrasted by a orange sockliner and a white midsole. Underfoot, a green rubber outsole and a carbon fiber shank cap the look. Available now at Kicks-Crew. Continue reading for more images of the Reebok Insta Pump Fury “Moss Green”.
26-Aug-2010
Category : Reebok
This is the Reebok Pump Omni Lite in White/Black/Grey. Features a white leather base, a black sockliner, and grey/white accents. Available now at Finish Line. Retail is $100. Continue reading for more images of the Reebok Pump Omni Lite in White/Black/Grey.
25-Aug-2010
This is the Reebok Pump Omni Zone in Black/Space Grey/Awesome Blue. Features black leather, blue plastic stabilizers and trim, and grey accents. A white midsole and black/blue herringbone outsole cap the look. Available now at overseas retailer The Good Will Out. Click here for CounterKicks’ exclusive three-part interview with Reebok Pump inventor Paul Litchfield. Click here for CounterKicks’ Reebok Pump Chronology. Continue reading for more images of the Reebok Pump Omni Zone in Black/Space Grey/Awesome Blue.
17-Aug-2010
Category : CounterKicks
Not even the sweltering Texas heat (the high was 102) could keep sneakerheads, aficionados, and those with just an interest in kicks away from Kixpo 2010, which was held on Sunday August 15. Kixpo is Dallas, TX’s signature sneaker event bringing in dealers and buyers from across the state and country. The heat may have been brutal outside but it was similar to a sauna inside the event held at Lofty Spaces just south of downtown Dallas. The warehouse easily fit 200-300 sweaty people at a time inside of it all, eager to check out the wares. Continue reading for more info and multiple images of CounterKicks’ Kixpo 2010 Event Recap Coverage.
13-Aug-2010
Reebok and atmos have collaborated once again to bring us another pack of Insta Fury Pumps. Dubbed the Original Mesh Pack, these colorways are all reminiscent of those that would have dropped in the 90s when the shoe debuted. Each colorway is based on a black pump membrane and white sole, with either blue, purple or red mesh. The pack is now available at Japanese retailer atmos. Continue reading for more images of teh Reebok x atmos Insta Fury Pump Original Mesh Pack.
05-Aug-2010
A lot of people always ask what it’s like designing for an athlete? I have designed for a few NBA, NFL, and WNBA stars but one of my favorites of all time beside Stephen Jackson had to be two of the Lakers’ big men: Shaquille O’Neal and Andrew Bynum. In part one of “Shaq vs. Bynum” I will tell you the process of designing for one of the greatest big men in the history of the game. In part two, I will tell you about designing for one of the next generation of championship Lakers big men, Andrew Bynum. Continue reading Stokes Life With Dallas Stokes: Shaq Vs. Bynum Part 1…
05-Aug-2010
Category : Reebok
Here’s a look at a Reebok x Solebox collab on the Pump Omni Zone. The Black/White/Grey-Red shoe features light-up side panels. Speculation targets Spring 2011 for a limited release. More info to come as it develops. Stay tuned. Click here for a look at Pump history with CounterKicks’ Reebok Pump Chronology. Continue reading for another image of the Reebok x Solebox Pump Omni Zone.
29-Jul-2010
Category : Reebok
Yesterday, Houston Astros outfielder Hunter Pence posted on his official Twitter account (@HunterPence9) a new Reebok Zig technology based model. While the official model name and release schedule isn’t available yet, Pence has went ahead and given the shoe his own name: the Reebok Zig Turf. Based on the image provided, the shoe features a sturdy constructed upper and what looks to be a more splayed out Zig configuration with added solid rubber traction at the forefoot as seen on the basketball Reebok Zig Slash model. More info to come as it develops. Continue reading for a screen capture of Hunter Pence’s original Reebok Zig “Turf” post.
26-Jul-2010
Category : AND1, Converse, CounterKicks, Design Insight, Other, PEAK, PUMA, Pony, Reebok, Stokes Life, adidas
This week’s interview is with Dallas Stokes. A veteran in this game we call shoe design. Dallas has been all over the industry and back. He has managed to not only be successful within the walls of corporate design but also by owning and operating his design firm. Dallas offers some great insight in his answers, take time to read and learn from them like I did. Continue reading Design Insight: Sessions Vol. 4 With Dallas Stokes…
