20 Things You Didn't Know About the Reebok Shaqnosis

The details behind the big fella's best.

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Tomorrow marks the return of one of the most unforgettable sneakers ever created, the Reebok Shaqnosis. Shaquille O'Neal's fifth signature sneaker (not including the equally unforgettable Shaq sandals), the Shaqnosis was a bold design for a big man, the hypnotizing upper being particularly effective in Shaq's own size 20-plus. Now, 18 years after the initial release, the Shaqnosis is set to return for the first time this week. Before you cop, check out 20 Things You Didn't Know About the Reebok Shaqnosis and study up.

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The Shaqnosis was designed by Jonathan Morris, who also designed the Kamikaze II.

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The Shaqnosis wasn't originally designed for Shaq.

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The Shaqnosis didn't use any design cues from the previous model.

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Shaq's would-be next signature shoe wound up going to Emmitt Smith.

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The Shaqnosis inspired sneaker designs outside of basketball.

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The original tooling had to be completely recreated for the retro.

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The Shaqnosis was featured on Shaq's MTV Cribs episode.

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Shaq was robbed in San Antonio wearing the Shaqnosis.

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The Shaqnosis was a love it or hate it shoe.

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The Shaqnosis inspired footwear for other Reebok athletes like Nick Van Exel.

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The Shaqnosis was used to hypnotize opposing defenders.

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The Shaqnosis was a crime-fighter's best friend.

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The Shaqnosis was the key to world domination.

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Shaqnosis designer Jonathan Morris also designed the take-downs that emerged from the Shaqnosis.

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There were multiple versions of the Shaqnosis.

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The Shaqnosis was the last sneaker the big fella wore with the Magic.

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There was once a Shaqnosis that scared the entire sneaker community.

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Performance helped make the Shaqnosis a classic.

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Shaq was integrally involved in the design and functionality of the Shaqnosis.

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Shaq's pairs of the Shaqnosis were better than yours.

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