Remember the Pump? A lot of people talk about begging their Moms for Jordans, but in a lot of areas, the Reebok Pump held as much cache as any sneaker on the market. Sneakerheads who “really lived it” may contest, but hop in a time machine to 1992 and ask any second grader what sneakers they want, and you’ll get a 50/50 split.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the sneaker that had everyone pressing the air-filled basketball before sporting events, stunting in the lunch room, or just plain wasting time pretending to talk to girls. The Reebok brand is investing heavily on bringing the sneaker back with a series of new releases, and you know what? It just may work, because the sneaker has history. Hit the jump and take a walk through the Pump’s best moments…
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Michael Stipe of R.E.M. and Maison Martin Margiela collaborate on a jewelry piece that can be worn pretty much anywhere (?) not too sure about the about the eyepatch look, but good for these guys. [Hypebeast]
Star Wars iPhone cases coming soon—George Lucas can’t count this money fast enough. [Gizmodo]
Tokyo bike shop W-Base and Stussy work together on a line of t-shirts and matching chain locks. [High Snobiety]
Ever wonder what wine to go with the night’s food? How about what music to go with the night’s wine? This new iPhone app has you covered. [WineDJ]
A complete look at 20 20th Anniversary Pumps to be released this weekend! Wow, these are crazy. [Nicekicks]
Holiday decorations don’t have to be limited to Christmas trees and wreaths. Check out these fine pieces from House Industries. [Selectism]
Starks is in the kitchen with Timberland on a lowtop, and the final production is sick. Look for them in December. [Starks]
The Nixon x Primitive (Paul Rodriguez’s shop) Rubber Player goes on sale this Saturday. Get there. [Primitive]
Following a small but awesome line of bags, the Futura x Nitraid collaboration unveils a collection of “stone camo motif” accessories including a pillow, passport case, and waistbag. [Hypebeast]
Nikon presents “A Day through your Lens”, a digital film festival to be judged by iJustine, Chase Jarvis, and Rainn Wilson. Capture your typical day in 140 seconds or less for a chance to win $100,000. [Gizmodo]
The release date of the New Balance x Sneaker Freaker 850 announced via a video piece featuring Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. [High Snobiety]
Starting today, Netflix content will be available for streaming through PS3 gaming consoles. Too little too late, or juuust right? You choose. [Crunch Gear]
Check out this interview with Dee Brown, the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion who mesmerized the world with the infamous “no-look” dunk, thanks to a few pumps (jump to :50) on his Reebok Pump Onmi Lite’s. [Sneaker Freaker]
The Queen of text, Barbara Kruger, presents Between Being Born and Dying, go see it immediately. [Slamxhype]
The Flight vs Force debate continues with a newly designed Windrunner jacket from Nike. [Freshness Mag]
Fafi collaborates with adidas for a collection of sneakers and apparel featuring graphics inspired by the artist’s “doodles”. [Sneaker Freaker]
Get a sneak peek at the Hanon x Reebok Pump 20, which launches in two weeks as a part of Reebok’s 20th anniversary campaign. [Hypebeast]
Watch Charley Boorman of The Long Way Round ride and hitchhike through the Asia Pacific Rim to complete his journey from Sydney to Tokyo. Ewen Mcgregor doesn’t come along this time…[Arkitip Intel]
Still Life works with Marc Jacobs for a line of handmade fedoras in multiple colorways. [High Snobiety]
Starting today, X-Box 360 owners playing NBA Live 10 can enjoy Dynamic Season Mode, which syncs real performance data of teams and players with the videogame. Another reason not to play with the Knicks… [Crunch Gear]
Check out this interview with Paul Litchfield, the man responsible for Reebok’s most successful products such as the Pump, Hexalite and ERS. [Sneaker Freaker]
Neighborhood works with Disney for a series of hoodies and jackets. The collaboration features iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse and The Big Bad Wolf as well as subtle, well-placed branding/details. [Freshness Mag]
This guy dropped $50,000 to re-create a mile high club experience first class Pan Am cabin from the ’70s and ’80s in his garage. [Gizmodo]
Zinedine Zidane helps Adidas develop and launch the 10th generation of Predator soccer cleats. Predator X not only looks great but is billed as the most cutting-edge boot to date providing superior fit, support, and control. [Hypebeast]
New On Complex: “Feminine Touch,” a feature where we profile 5 female designers who have the streetwear game goin’ nuts: Violette, Worship Worthy, MadeMe, Cubannie Links, and Married to the MOB. And even if fashion isn’t your forte, you’ll love the way we decided to show off their latest collections: on the bodies of some dime-piece model chicks. Something for everybody. [Complex Style]
Check out the trailer for Wayne’s Dedication 3. [Nah Right]
The Reebok Pump gets some NYC love. [Nice Kicks]
Check out the lady of the day: Jessie. [Bastardly]
Yes! A cheerleader showdown. [CoedMag]
