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Reebok Pump Friends & Family Edition
Having all the right connections in the sneaker industry opens the door to many things that many people would die for. One of the many advantages of course is getting sneakers extremely early, or getting sneakers which will never be released to the general public. One such person who has connections like this, as you should all know by now is DJ Clark Kent.
One of the latest pickups which DJCK got is a Reebok Pump designed in honor of the Pump20 campaign which honors and celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Reebok Pump. There is nothing all to special about the design compared to previous models we have seen. They use one of the OG colorways originally used on the Pump when it debuted, which is something we have seen on one of the Size? x Reebok Pump models.
However, what makes these sneakers rare and unique is the fact that the general public cant get them and on the back of the tongue theres a tag which states “Friends & Family Edition” and “You have received 00″. Limited releases like these are always a must have among collectors and with the sneakers clearly stating “Friends & Family Edition” you already know these bad boys could fetch some high figures on the bay.
Click here now to check out a few more pics and props to TSG for the photos.
Rogue Status ‘Alpha’
Mecca isnt the only company looking to capitalize on the footwear industry this holiday season. Streetwear brand Rogue Status, known mainly for their signature gun show print and controversial t-shirts is gearing up to release their very own sneaker known as the Alpha.
The Rogue Status Alpha will be available in high and low top designs which you can clearly see are mock-ups of the classic Chuck Taylors. One of the high tops and low tops will include the gun show print in white on a black base while the other two sneakers consist of a black upper with a white toe. The Rogue Status face logo is seen plastered onto the side of the black high tops with a Rogue Status tongue tag on all four.
Watch for the Rogue Status Alpha high top and low top to release on November 7th, 2009 at the Rogue Status flagship store in Venice, California.
Jordan Six Rings ‘Motorsports’ – A Closer Look
Thanks to the man Kreig Robinson from Michael Jordan Motorsports we are able to provide you with a closer look at the Jordan Six Rings ‘Motorsports’ we showed you the other day. As y0u should know by now the Six Rings were created alongside the Air Jordan VI ‘Motorsports’ to celebrate the 6th Anniversary or Michael Jordan Motorsports. The design scheme and colorway on each of the sneakers was done up in a fashion to match the new paint jobs the sportbikes and trailer received, as well as match the uniforms of the team members. The whole package is just lovely. The Six Rings, the VI’s and the bikes and trailer to match. A match made in heaven.
Unfortunately for all us Air Jordan fans these sneakers will never be released and have only been produced in extremely limited numbers exclusively for the riders and crew of Michael Jordan Motorsports, and close personal friends of MJ. There may be a pair or two which pops up on eBay or through one of the consignment shops, but dont ever expect to see these sitting on stores shelves.
Click here to check out more photos of the Jordan Six Rings ‘Motorsports’ and please give props to Brian J. Nelson who snapped these photos at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ.
Stolen Riches x Reebok Pump Preview
And the Reebok Pump previews continue, this time coming from the only Canada based boutique to take part in the Reebok Pump 20th Anniversary Collection, Stolen Riches holding it down in Toronto. Along with being the only shop in Canada to take part in the project this is also the first collaboration for Stolen Riches involving a major brand such as Reebok.
Due to the harsh winters Canada usually encounters Stolen Riches decided to design their version of the Reebok Pump with a style that could be worn in the mist of a cold and snowy winter. There will be no worries when wearing these during the rough elements of the winter as the grey pinstripe upper has been teflon treated to repeal water and snow, and the inner lining is constructed from red leather to ensure a snug and warm fit. Making sure your feet dont get to warm though and start to sweat is a black perforated leather tongue. Upon their release the sneakers will included three pairs of laces; black, red and yellow, and will come with two Reebok keychains, one which has Reebok branding with the Stolen Riches logo and another which resembles the yellow Reebok Pump unit with the area code of Toronto (416) printed on it along with a silhouette of the CN Tower.
At this time no official release date for the Stolen Riches x Reebok Pump have been announced, however the collection is set to start releasing on November 20th, 2009, so you should expect a releasing soon after that. Just like all the other Pumps in this collection this pair will be limited to 31 pairs.
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Atmos x Reebok Pump Preview
Seeing as how we are now officially in November and the release of the Reebok Pump 20th Anniversary Collection is nearing more and more shops involved in the project are coming forward with previews or detailed photos of the Pumps they have designed. Offering us a little bit of a teaser for now when it comes to their Reebok Pump design is Atmos Japan.
From what we can see by the preview the Atmos x Reebok Pump sports a black leather base with plenty accents of purple and what appears to be a neon green speckle on certain portions. Knowing Atmos Japan, and how they love to included glow-in-the-dark features in a lot of their designs we are led to believe that those neon green speckles on the black base could possibly have a GITD effect to them. Until further details and pictures arise though we cant be to certain just yet so make sure you stay tuned for further details.
Watch for the Atmos x Reebok Pump to officially release on November 20th, 2009
Solebox x Reebok Pump – A Closer Look
Hikmet from Solebox, known as the “collaboration king” by us here at Sneaker Obsession has provided us with somewhat of a closer look at the extremely limited Solebox x Reebok Pump which will be releasing in the near feature. The shoes sport a black/grey/yellow color scheme with an upper constructed from soft gloving leather, a tongue made from neoprene, and a black memory foam inner lining. Although the sneakers may appear to be somewhat of a simple design there is actually more then what meets the eye at first glance. The Reebok Pump unit features the use of a light which can be turned on and off by a hidden switch incorporated into the tongue of the shoes. Theres also some glow-in-the-dark features included into the design with the yellow plastic pieces glowing at night.
Click here to check out a few more pictures of the Solebox x Reebok Pump and watch for the sneakers to officially release on November 20th, 2009 in a limited run of 30 pairs at exclusively at Solebox.
