Reebok Classic Brings Back Dee Brown’s Legendary Pump Omni Lite
Back in 1991, when the NBA dunk contest was, you know, an actual dunk contest, Dee Brown set the basketball world abuzz when he threw down a jam with one arm covering his eyes. But before he flew through the air, Brown took a minute to pump up his Reebok Pump Omni kicks, and the sneakers became part of dunk contest folklore.
Tomorrow, Brown’s famous kicks make their return. Reebok Classic will re-release the sneakers for $115 on Reebok.com and other retailers. Click through the slideshow for a closer look at the shoe and for a snapshot of Brown’s famous no-look dunk.
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Reebok Classic Brings Back Dee Brown’s Legendary Pump Omni Lite
Back in 1991, when the NBA dunk contest was, you know, an actual dunk contest, Dee Brown set the basketball world abuzz when he threw down a jam with one arm covering his eyes. But before he flew through the air, Brown took a minute to pump up his Reebok Pump Omni kicks, and the sneakers became part of dunk contest folklore.
Tomorrow, Brown’s famous kicks make their return. Reebok Classic will re-release the sneakers for $115 on Reebok.com and other retailers. Click through the slideshow for a closer look at the shoe and for a snapshot of Brown’s famous no-look dunk.