Reebok Pump Omni Lite review

Who should buy Reebok Pump Omni Lite

Reebok Pump Omni Lite is a great choice for basketball sneaker fans looking for head-turning classic shoes that have superb hold and control, even on hard courts.

Premium materials of Reebok Pumps

The shoes also used premium and synthetic leather all throughout the upper finishing with warm off-white color for the leather upper to give the shoe that vintage look.

Comfort cushioning

In terms of features, the Reebok Pump Omni Lite has a HexRide cushioning technology with a visible hexagonal-shaped air cushioning displayed at the bottom. 

Pump Ball inflation system of Rebook Pump

The Omni Lite also has a molded sock liner and midsole and a Pump ball manual inflation system that helps keep the fit snug in place inside the shoe.

Durability and traction of Reebok Pump Omni Lite

The shoe also has a high abrasion rubber outsole delivering durability and traction.

History of Reebok Pump Omni Lite 

The Reebok Pump Omni Lite was originally launched in 1989 but it was only in 1991 NBA slam dunk contest that it got noticed by sneaker fans. Boston Celtics point guard Dee Brown won the slam dunk contest wearing this iconic shoe.  In his signature “No Look Back” dunk, Brown wowed the crowd during the competition by adjusting his Omni Lite’s pumps before doing the stunt.

This seemingly new technology of the Pumps at that time sparked a generation of basketball fans who have considered this footwear trendy and advanced.

Since then, Reebok began releasing retro versions of the shoe and collaborated with a few retailers such as Lemar Dauley, Basquiat, size, BSTN, and Bape for unique colorways of the iconic basketball kicks. This latest version of the Reebok Pump Omni Lite released in 2017 is designed with the classic silhouette updated with modern styling.