Several other brands followed suit with their own Pump mechanisms, but all of them left the gimmick behind while Reebok continued to push forward with re-engineered versions of Pump. Reebok changed the game with the introduction of ‘Pump’ technology, debuting first on the Reebok Pump Bringback. A 2011 re-issue is considered by many to be one of the most celebrated Retro releases ever completed by Nike. The ‘sock’ design served as an evolutionary starting point for some of Nike’s most breakthrough designs – namely the Air Huarache and even the Nike Free nearly two decades later. The innovative Air Flow was designed as a long-distance marathon shoe, using a neoprene upper shell to eliminate stress on the foot. These are a true underrated classic in Nike’s massive Running history! Image via Josh Cole The mesh and suede upper provided stability and air flow, while the original Grey/Pink colorway caught the attention of shoe store browsers. An otherwise understated model, the Control II utilized the two-piece midsole that connected at the midfoot. The Air Control II was a sequel to the ’86 Control. Think you’ve got some gems that nobody has seen yet? Join Sneakerpedia right now and build your own crate! Each shoe was remembered for being an impressive new innovation, a sick must-have collaborative release, or an under-appreciated sleeper, so check out this mixed bag of 25 Years of Sneakerpedia Gems below and let us know which of these is your favorite. It’s tough to pick a ‘best of’ list out of the thousands of featured shoes from over the years, so the Sneaker News staff decided to turn the clock back a quarter-century and pick out one standout sneaker gem from each year. Over the last year-and-a-half or so, the global community of Sneakerpedians have been uploading their personal collection of sneakers onto the Sneakerpedia database, creating a massive library of kicks dating back several decades for users to browse through and share with one another.
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