Alife Rivington Club, atmos, Bodega, colette, Cmonwealth, 24KILATES, "Kasina", Packers, Patta, St. Alfred,
Sneakers&Stuff, SoLeBox, StoLen Riches, UNDEFEATED
Reebok brought together 20 of the leading global affiliate partners to work on an exclusive collaboration of on
e of Reebok’s most iconic shoes―The Pump. Working with the Reebok team, each
retail partner designed a limited collaboration of The Pump which will be released
alongside the two original colors on November 20th, 2009.
As you may already be aware, the Reebok pump is celebrating a big birthday this year. The innovative
Earlier this month, we posted a teaser image of the Reebok Pump 20 x atmos. Now, we have a detailed look at the sneaker created by Tokyo based atmos. The sneakers come in black leather with purple accents and lime yello
Pump technology was first introduced in 1989 and no
t only made a big splash at the time, but left a legacy of fond memories in the
minds of those who were around to appreciate the first go-around of Pump sneakers. To celebrate the
Pump’s 20th birthday, Reebok will be teaming up
with 20 different sneaker shops from all over the world, allowing each to bring their own vision of t
he Pump to life. We have
already given you some sneak peeks at a couple of the upcoming collab editions of the OG Pump,
but now we get a look at the entire list of contributors, as well as a video showing some of the Pump20 collaborators discussing their thoughts on the project. Keep reading for a full breakdow
n of all the shops that will be involved with the upcoming collection, and stay tuned on November 19th for the official unveiling of all 20 designs.
One of the bigger names to immune to any sort of preview or unveiling till now has been Alife Rivington Club as we take a look at their participation in this year’s Pump 20. No strangers to the Reebok Pum
p, A.R.C. drops a light-colored offering in suede form. A logo is seen towards the flex portions of the front as well as hints of a gum sole peeking out at the front and heel portions of the outsole.
Earlier this month, we posted a teaser image of the Reebok Pump 20 x atmos. Now, we have a detailed look at the sneaker created by Tokyo based atmos. The sneakers come in black leather with purple accents and lime yellow speckles on the tongue and heel. Look for these to release this weekend, limited to 31
pairs exclusive to atmos.
3..Bodega X Reebok Pump 20 
As the 20th Anniversary leaks begin to pour in, the good folks at Bodega give us a first look into their new project, celebrating the two decades since Reebok officially launched their epic Pump
technology. Taking on a military theme, the sneakers are quickly emerging as one of the retailer’s most anticipated campaigns of the year. Always
prolific in their collaborations, this new project is no exception, pairing soft nubuck uppers with contrasted canvas, reflective materials, and custom details such as trek
laces, a mesh tongue, and dog/hand tags. Limited to only 31 pairs, each Bodega “Outback” will be individually numbered and brilliantly packaged in military spec
ammo cases with a special edition Bodega x Reebok tee. Also, in keeping with true Bodega fashion, its rumored that each shoe will feature printed coordinates giving instructions to a special hidden
location. The Reebok x Bodega “Outback” will release Friday, November 20th, exclusively at Bodega.
As Reebok celebrates the 20th Anniversary of their trademark Pump design, the brand looked towards some of the more influential retailers in the game for a special run of limited
edition pump sneakers. Amongst these chosen stores, colette was given free design reigns for a pair of their own Reebok Pumps. Utilizing a fleece base, the Parisian boutique created a simple pa
ir of high tops in a Grey/White colorway while implementing their signature colette Blue into the palette. Only 30 pairs of each design will be created with a launch date set for November 16th and worldwi
de release on November 20th.
Cmonwealth will hold a special in-store event at their Norfolk location to celebrate the drop of their Reebok Pump 20. The goal of the Reebok Pump 20 was to put together a neutral colorway with an understated ‘flash’ but has a versatility of different colorways through the selection of branded shoe laces.
Yet another Reebok PUMP 20 makes its rounds around the blogosphere, this time featuring a design from Spanish outfit 24KILATES (24 Carats in English). Paying tribute to the already timeless design of the PUMP, the retailer remade the classic into a updated version with the same color scheme although featuring contemporary elements. The shoes will release on November 20th at 24 KILATES. Only 31 pairs are available.
Little known Korean retailer Kasina joins the Pump 20 parade with their first big-time collaborative release seen here. The shoe’s upper features a few different materials including patent and croc leather. The colortone is reflective of Korea’s standard red and blue. For more details, check out Sneaker Freaker for an interview with Kasina’s SJ Park regarding both the Korean scene and the Kasina x Reebok Pump 20.
Packer’s Reebok Pump 20 has been aptly dubbed the Nique in honor of its inspirational driving force and for those of you who are not basketball fans that person would be NBA legend Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks. The Human Highlight Film’s homage is a proper representation in every single way from color
way to detailing.
Somehow, Dominique Wilkins, The Human Highlight Film, never got his own sneaker for any of the 9 all-star games he played in. So to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the Reebok Pump, Packer shoes is honoring both the heritage of the Reebok Pump and the career of Dominique Wilkins. There will be only 31 pairs of the Packer model released on this night only, while 29 pairs of both of the original colorways in black and white will also be available for sale. All three of the pumps will be individually numbered with a Packer tag on the inside of the tongue.
Hypebeast blogger and instrumental Patta member Master Lee gives up a preview of Patta’s upcoming effort within Reebok’s PUMP 20 campaign. Quite possibly one of the cleanest designs leaked from the project, the kicks pair a full grain leather upper with nubuck, mesh, lava orange highlights and white/gum outsoles. A release is slated for November 20th, the same as other worldwide retailer drops.
With a release just on the horizon, here’s a look into the St. Alfred version of the Reebok Pump 20. The shoe is inspired by the world of blue-collar aesthetics with the symbolic use of heavy duty Carhartt-esque canvas upper in tan as well as a tribute to workboots thanks to the lacing and eyelets incorporated into the high-top.
Continuing the 20th anniversary series of the Reebok Pump, Sydney’s Espionage has released pictures of their take on the Pump. The shoe mixes several materials across its black and white colourway; the upper is a carbon-fibre type gloss, the midsole has specs which glow-in-the-dark, a feature which also appears on one of three sets of laces. As with the other releases, this version is due to drop in a couple of weeks.
We get closer to the release of the Reebok Pump 20 Collaborations and present you today their work with UK shop Hanon. Hanons PUMP 20 is a 31 pair release constructed with a split premium suede and nubuck upper. They opted for a muted tonal color up and have included some additional old school and technical detailing. Polypag mesh features on the tongue and toe box whilst Playdry technology is applied to the collar and lining. Additional details include a flocked suede midsole section, screened granite tongue backer and woven and embossed dual branding.
HUF unveil its version of the classic Reebok PUMP, made for the brand’s 20th Anniversary of the revolutionary sneaker. The kicks follow a simple navy blue colorway with a hit of yellow and white details. A release is expected for this Friday, November 20th, 2009 at the HUF Flagship store on Hayes St. with only 31 pairs available.
Hong Kong’s JUICE gives us a closer look into its design for Reebok’s PUMP 20 initiative. Taking inspiration from an old school PUMP colorway of 1989, JUICE found a way to merge past inspiration into a contemporary design with rustic, oxidation-like uppers. The release marks JUICE’s first ever design as a retailer, seeing only 24 pairs release within its Hong Kong location on November 20th, 2009. In addition, they will be holding a special release party with Sam Lee and DJ Miss Yellow in attendance.
15... Kicks/HI X Reebok Pump 20
KICKS/HI pull the covers off their Reebok Pump 20 offering. You’ve most likely seen this shoe’s form on multiple occasions as part of Reebok’s Pump 20 campaign as of late. The work of KICKS/HI takes on a literal approach to their surroundings incorporating the “Moana” (ocean) and its subsequent mythical properties such as healing, birth, death, re-birth and energy. Never one to question the power of the ocean, this theme is applied throughout the design with an ecological element thrown in as well.
16... Reebok Pump 20 X Size?
For their version of the Pump Size? used the two original color schemes that debuted on the Reebok Pump 20th years ago. One colorway for each sneaker. Black/white/orange for the left sneaker and white/blue/orange for the left. Unfortunately for those of use who like to wear our sneakers we wont be able to do so with these. Instead of producing the sneakers in a lineup of various sizes and having people fight over a pair in their exact size Size? decided to produce something nobody can wear. A size 20 sneaker. A sneaker made truly for the collectors out there who would of had no intentions in the first place to wear the sneakers due to their limited availability.
Swedish boutique Sneakersnstuff have gone the outdoor hiking boot route with the Reebok Pump 20, as the sneaker is ultra high top and does resemble boots or snowboard boots to some extent. They have run with that concept and came up with a beautiful Scandinavian piece that is subtle yet loud. Keeping it functional with the use of nubuck and wool on the upper that is accessorized with lace hooks and D rings that pronounced the hiking theme. Laced up tight in bright safety orange laces with grey SNS details, plain orange, dark grey or cool grey for different occasions. Thinsulate and Play Dry was use on the inner lining to make sure that annoying moisture will be removed from the inside yet keep the foot warm. A Swedish Scout motto “alltid redo (always ready)” finishes the sneaker off nicely with a little bit of humour. Only 31 pairs will be released from November 20th at Sneakersnstuff store
Berlin’s Solebox offers a preview its design for the Reebok PUMP 20 program. The shoes follow a rather simple colorway with a Black/Grey/Yellow color scheme and contrast elastic laces. Stay tuned for a closer look into Solebox’s rendition in the coming days.
Stolen Riches of Toronto also linked up with Reebok for the PUMP’s 20th birthday celebration. Stolen Riches is the only shop is Canada that’s part of the Pump 20th anniversary collection. SR unveiled their Reebok Pump 20 collaboration, and a few detailed images are waiting to be viewed after the jump. These Pumps are ultra limited like the others, so good luck obtaining a pair.
Tired of the Pump 20 yet? It’s literally one of the only shoes being covered now which for some of you is pure hell. But for those of us who are into the moon boot like basketball sneaker we have possibly one of the last in the series to show you. Undefeated’s version are named the Rain Check thanks to its waterproof upper and while that is a great feature to have the question at hand is does it deliver by way of style? Emphatically yes. Blue and yellow is as much of a crowd pleaser as black and yellow is. These go on sale November 20th
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