@@shinobi-no-bueno God it's so dumb that people are liking your comment, it's a completely bullshit example considering people actually get run over on motorcycles several times per day while people wearing body armor and getting set on fire almost never happens, it would be akin to "And a condom won't stop a shark from biting your dick off hurhur, got ya buddi hurhur" it really shows that most motorcyclists are not intelligent people who are okay with the risks; it's morons who think ignoring the risks means it can't hurt them.
I just hit on these in the MSCHF raffle. I'm even more excited to get my pair now after watching this and seeing that it is actually a proper wearable shoe and is decent quality. Haven't had a pair of pumps since the 90's. I can't wait
Id be interested in a dissection of Portland Leather/ Patina brand boots. There priced aggressively and have a lot of big claims but just seen kind of sketchy
Yes please! I’ve got one of Portland leathers backpacks and got my girlfriend a bag after how much I loved the backpack, really curious about they’re shoes
Wow, they have some pretty impressive looking products - this should be interesting... (also, I really wish EVERY company offered an "almost perfect" grade, I'll gladly take a blemish pair of work boots for a discount!)
You saying "if you enjoy it, it's still worth it" means so much to me as an artist. I like to sew but I'm nervous to put my work out there for fear of failure. But it is something I truly enjoy and I know I'm good at it.
I was in middle school when the pumps came out, so many kids wanted them. For a lot of kids at my school this was like a Christmas present level expense, and one kid found where his parents hid his Christmas pumps sometime in mid-November and he started sneaking them to school in his bag , and once other kids found out about it they'd try and stomp on his feet to scuff them up lol
Have you guys looked into William Lennon boots? They're a small maker based in Engand using unique construction techniques, I'd love to see a pair cut in half!
I had a pair in the very early 90's. I liked them quite a bit. It is weird the tech didn't go mainstream since it def made a noticeable difference for fit and support.
Been watching Rose Anvil vids for a few months but I still wince every time that knife starts cutting into the toebox. Amazed that all the pumps function. Credit to MSCHF for making these crazy things actually work and not look completely stupid.
I've always wanted a pair of reebok pumps but I grew out of wanting one before ever owning a pair. I own 3 pairs of MSCHF shoes and I really like them so when I saw this collaboration, I knew I had to get one. I put my name down for the sun aged pair, so fingers crossed I get to add one of these to my collection.
I hand whittled wands also. Sold them for $20 no lathe or anything just hand made.. and fun fact I used boot polish to make them look antique and aged. Sucks into the wood amazingly.
I still have my size 8 pumps from when I was a little kid, also the newer ones with the little air cartridge (neon green) that automatically pumped up the shoe. I was lucky enough my parents kept my old basketball shoes, from some odd reason. I have a collection of about 40 or 50 shoes from the late 80’s and early 90’s along with my modern day collection.
I definitely wondered if all those pumps were functional. Thank you for dissecting this shoe and getting us some answers. I never expected them all to work, but I’m pleasantly surprised. That’s cool as hell.
I had a pair of Reebok pumps when I was a kid in the early 90s and when I was 17 they released again and I had to have a pair so these are right up my alley I hope they release more colors I might end up grabbing a pair.
Rocky elk trackers, reasonably priced hunting boot, and one of the only ones on the market advertising heritage style construction. Wouldn't mind seeing them compared to Irish setter and maybe Russell moccasin or something similar in that they're all advertised as heritage hunting boots
I never owned a Reebok pump, but I had an alternate version that used a pump on the side of the ankle to inflate around the foot, instead of the tongue. I think they were Nike's.
I just won the draw for the suede pair. Looking forward to getting them on foot. Like you, I'm pretty much a fan of the technology but appreciate the wearable art. Always excellent content btw!
The original reebok pump was so effective, it used to pump around the heel and toung, I saved up all my birthday money and pocket money to get a pair, they should make the pump standard because it really helps some people, the pump is not as effective now and they are not built as well, but they are still better than nothing, I'll try get a pair of these ❤
I don't think pumping it up would ever do more than dampen any forces exerted through the shoe, so more for walking not jumping. Same reason we use air pistons to dampen stuff like suspension. You'd need a spring to jump higher, and you'd want the structure as solid as possible to transmit as much of the force from your feet, not dampened. That being said, having people physically jump and the distances involved means statistically it'd do essentially nothing in the best case scenario anyway.
The pump is to make them tighter. That was the whole idea in the first place. You pump it up and make them tight then you can cut faster, run faster, stop better etc…
0:51It’s called the running shoe industry. All function. You might not think they’re all sexy but most of the technology that comes down to other shoes starts with running shoes.
I grow up in the 90's & the Reebok pumps were all the rage I saved up my money all summer long just to buy a pair. Wish Reebok could release some of the old school pairs like the Black tops I really love those shoes.
I love the Pumps - preferably the old school ones, pre-Above The Rim - and would wear them regardless of whether the Pump actually works because I’m a sucker for the aesthetic….& I just like that 3D basketball on the tongue haha
Aw man, I'm diggin' these. I love my Reebok Instapump Fury Overbranded in white. And when they need to be replaced, I have another box stored away, brand spankin' new, nice and crispy fresh to replace them, haha. Thanks for showing these, so cool all the pumps work too. #reebokpumplife
Hi, Weston. Have you ever done football cleats or boots in your channel? Be it American football, soccer, rugby. Traditionally they are made of kangaroo leather but with recent bans and cease of use by big brands (nike and puma, adidas partially) it would be really interesting to see your opinions on k-leather and maybe if there is better leathers or synthetic materials to replace k-leather as the upper for cleats
I have the new Omni Zone, and Twilight Zone. Both are amazing. I also have the Nike Force Pump, and they are super uncomfortable. The Reebok is the better of the two. I'd buy these.
I’d like to see an old school converse to a new school converse video like an older converse weapon to the newer releases and maybe an older air force to the newer release even if ther like a plastic layer over leather type of shoe I’d just like to see some video with an original shoe to the newer release kind of thing see how the change has came along
For actually playing basketball besides safety, don't you think lower sneakers are better for mobility? I mean higher sneakers are always restricting movement by some degree, making your performance worse. In case that's not clear I'm not trying to be sarcastic, I'm asking a legitimate question, because I don't know if I'm right.
Dude you need to make a Frankenstein shoe w all the body parts of the “fallen” shoes. I’m thinking WW2 boot w Mischief Pump tech, and maybe a full Zoom stroble. Let’s go!
I still have my Pump its from when they came out almost brand new I have the suede ones with the pink and green accents on the lower and upper. They go for a decent penny certain ones now which I find crazy but. I remember them cost like $180 or 200 back then so def not cheap.
"90's product dream logic"? That's a phrase I didn't expect to hear from a corporation. "Dream logic" is what I use to describe ego-death on hallucinogens (usually psychedelics, but it's possible on dissociatives and deliriants, as well -- possibly with massive doses of empathogens/entactogens like MDMA, too). The way the most bizarre shit in the world just seems to "make sense" in that state, can only be compared to "dream logic" -- where you're dreaming you're in school, but instead of a school it's a massive factory, and all your friends and family look completely different, but it all just kind of "makes sense" in that state. You wake up like: "why didn't I think it was weird that my house was a shopping mall and I was best friends with all my favorite celebrities?" That's "dream logic," so to hear it used to describe a shoe is pretty odd.
Hey Preston, I'd love to see a dissection of the rival of the Reebok Pumps in that year, the Nike Air Command Force. Those also have an inflatable technology. White men can't jump shoes. Pump up and Air out! Love your videos, big fan here.
What I would like to see you do is design-build a durable work boot that could be manufactured under $200. I really like my Red Wings, but I can't buy new ones because I have too many farm expenses to pay $350 for shoes.
