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The Reebok Answer 5 OG has a release date

July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 Brandon King

The white and red Reebok Answer 5 will be releasing for the first time since its original debut way back in 2001. This version also sports a white lather upper with patent leather overlays at the forefoot and wrapping the heel. Power red is present on the lace cover, top eyelet, rear heel strap and at the top of the heel collar. This upper sits atop a white midsole that houses a DMX cushioning unit. The white rubber outsole sports multiple red areas- one with an I3 logo at the…

BAIT x Reebok Toy Story Instapump Fury

June 22, 2019 Brandon King

BAIT and Reebok have collaborated to create this Toy Story inspired Instapump Fury. One shoe of the pair is inspired by Buzz Lightyear and Woody on the other. The Buzz Lightyear are sporting the white, purple and green colors of his spacesuit complete with the same striping and red button that also appear on the suit. It sits atop a white midsole and purple outsole. The Woody shoe is yellow and blue with bovine print overlay inspired by his vest. A white midsole and gum rubber outsole sits below the…

White and Red Reebok Answer V returning

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Brandon King

The white and red Reebok Answer V makes it first return to retail since its original release way back in 2001. It sports a white leather upper with a red shroud over the laces with the same hue appearing at the top eyelet, lateral side Iverson logo and on the heel. On the insole is a picture of Allen Iverson. A white midsole and a outsole with sections of red complete the aesthetic of this sneaker. This Reebok is already available in Japan at venues such as Gallery2.co.jp. A domestic…

Reebok has been offering shoes to those who burned or tossed their New Balances

November 18, 2016 Brandon King

Earlier this week we covered the, at the time, growing movement of people filming themselves burning or throwing out their New Balance shoes in lieu of perceived company support of President-elect Donald Trump. This ire was derived from comments made by one of their execs. https://twitter.com/jonnnysan/status/796509907725885440 As a result of this recorded sneaker destruction, there were now a myriad of people that now were down at least one shoe in their rotation. Reebok was all too happy to step and rectify that. They took to twitter to offer them a…

The UFC and Reebok: A match not made in heaven

October 23, 2015 Brandon King

As most fight fans know, the UFC and Reebok signed a six year, $70 million deal late last year. By and large this arrangement has been riddled with problems and ridicule,from not only fight fans , but the fighters themselves. The arrangement has been a colossal flop for both sides, as it has made Reebok appear incompetent and UFC, even more greedy and dictatorial towards its fighters. Fighters have claimed this deal has cost them thousands of dollars, as it no longer allows the 3rd party sponsorships. When longtime cut…

SOLEcial Studies fall 2015 registration now open

September 20, 2015September 20, 2015 Brandon King

Obsessive Sneaker Disorder’s SOLEcial studies class has paved the way for many people’s entrance into the footwear industry. The 8 week course stretches the participants’ conceptions of the footwear industries and builds a sturdy foundation upon which a career in the footwear field can be built. The registration for the fall session, which commences October 13,2015, is now open. Interested parties can apply here through eventbrite. If you have questions about the class ask away at info@osdlive.com.